Police say a would-be burglar was sidetracked by snack and naptime Thursday afternoon, heating up some tater tots and then taking a snooze on the sofa of the house he broke into. The San Francisco Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/1JjZBRg) a homeowner in Petaluma went downstairs to find the 44-year-old man sleeping on her sofa. The woman…… MORE
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New Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies Sworn In
FRESNO (KMJ) — Almost 30 new Deputy Sheriff’s and Correctional Officers have been sworn into Fresno County Sheriff’s Department. The event in the Veterans Memorial Aditorium in Downtown Fresno – all began with bagpipes. “It feels great”, says newly sworn in Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Carpenter. “It’s a great accomplishment – it’s great to serve the…… MORE
Arrest Made in Fire That Injured Cptn. Pete Dern
Developing… (KMJ) An arrest has been made in the arson fire that severely injured Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern. The suspect has been identified as 52 year old Julia Harper who was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Fresno PD. She’s facing charges of causing an unlawful fire causing great bodily injury. Bail was set at $75,000.…… MORE
Suspected Madera Bank Robbed Nabbed
(KMJ) Madera Police say they’ve nabbed the man who robbed the Chase Bank earlier this month. 30 year old Cesar Ramos of Bakersfield was taken into custody Wednesday and transported back to Madera to face charges. Investigators say pictures of the hold up spread on social media, helping lead them to Ramos.… MORE
NFL Cheerleader Pay Bill Debated in Sacramento
It seems strange to say cheerleaders could get employee status but given the history.. “We’ve all heard the stories of the N-F-L’s problem with women” said California Assembly member Lorena Gonzalez, a former cheerleader. photo credit: ultimatecheerleaders.com Gonzalez is leading the effort to get pro cheerleaders fair compensation and treatment under state employment laws “Including…… MORE
Report: Fiorina Set to Announce Presidential Bid
(Newser) – She lost a bid for the Senate five years ago, but now Carly Fiorina is hoping that her first political job will be even loftier: The former chief of Hewlett-Packard will launch her presidential campaign on May 4, reports the Wall Street Journal. Relative to those who have already done so, it will…… MORE
US Navy Honors Cesar Chavez
Civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez is going to be honored for a different kind of service. On Thursday, the 22nd anniversary of his death, Chavez will get full graveside honors from the U.S. Navy at his California memorial in the small Kern County community of Keene. The idea for the ceremony came from…… MORE
Wawona Students Plant 24 Trees
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) – Wawona Middle School students, staff and community members celebrated Earth Day by planting 24 Valley Oak Trees around the perimeter of the school’s athletic field. As part of the project, Tree Fresno was teaching students how to plant and care for the trees, and about the legacy of the Valley Oak, native…… MORE
Cloudy Days Ahead for the Solar Industry?
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Unless the federal investment tax credit is renewed, the solar industry could be dealt a major blow. That’s according to a new report…… MORE
Ruling forces Calif. Water Districts to Review Rates
An appeals court decision striking down punitive water pricing that was intended to encourage conservation had water agencies reviewing rates Tuesday and some residents exploring whether to bring similar challenges. The ruling Monday that found San Juan Capistrano’s water rates unconstitutional came amid a severe drought as agencies try to meet the governor’s mandate to…… MORE
