(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating a deadly stabbing in the City of Mendota. Here’s the information on this incident released by the Sheriff’s Office: Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Mendota Police responded to the 1200 block of 6th Street for a report of a…… MORE
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Poll: Recall Vote Near Dead Heat, Elder Holds Big GOP Lead
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) According to a newly released poll, Gov. Newsom is holding on to a slim 2 point lead to retain his office and stave off a recall effort. The survey from Inside California Politics/Emerson College released Tuesday surveyed 1,000 registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 3%. Pollsters say 48% of…… MORE
Lightning Strike Kills Hiker on John Muir Trail
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A Fresno man was killed Friday after being struck by lightning while hiking on John Muir Trail. The victim has been identified as 37 year old Nicholas Torchia. Witnesses say fast-moving thunderstorms moved into the area near Sallie Keys Cutoff and Torchia took cover by leaning against a large tree. The tree…… MORE
Homicide Suspect Wounded in South Valley Officer Involved Shooting
(Photo courtesy: Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – An anonymous tip to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office helps its deputies track down a wanted homicide suspect. 31-year-old Ruben Sanchez (pictured below) was wanted for the murder of 30-year-old Rachel Martinez. Deputies say he shot the woman inside a home near Avenue 168 and Road 166…… MORE
What Election? California Democrats Worry Over Recall Apathy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom should survive the recall election against him if he can convince Democrats to come out to vote. But that may not be as easy as it sounds. Democratic registration almost doubles that of Republicans in the state. But the party’s leaders are alarmed because Republicans appear more…… MORE
Chaffee Zoo Welcomes New Masai Giraffe
Fresno, CA – Fresno Chaffee Zoo has welcomed a new female Masai giraffe named Kiden. Animal care staff worked to introduce Kiden to her new home and the other giraffes. Guests can now see her on the savanna in African Adventure when they visit. “Kiden is doing great and is exploring her surroundings. The zookeepers that worked…… MORE
California’s Deadly Wildfire Season is Getting Longer
With more than 95% of the Western United States in drought, combined with a month’s stretch of above-normal temperatures, an outlook released Sunday shows fire season prospects looking grim. “Above normal significant fire potential is forecast to continue through September for much of the Northwest, Northern Rockies, and northern portions of the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain Geographic…… MORE
Fresno Mother, Shot in the Head Last Week, Dies From Her Wound
(Photo courtesy: Fresno Police Department) (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is now investigating its 43rd homicide of the year after a 25-year-old, shot last week, dies from her injuries Around 10:45 p.m. July 27th, investigators say 25-year-old Jacqueline Flores was shot in the head while she was parked inside her vehicle at Kearney Boulevard…… MORE
Search Continues for Tulare County Homicide Suspect
(Photo courtesy: Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The search continues for the man believed responsible for gunning down a woman following a weekend argument in Woodville. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Ruben Sanchez (pictured below) shot and killed 30-year-old Rachel Martinez at a home near Avenue 168 and Road 166 around 8:30…… MORE
Elderly Woman Killed in Hit & Run in Fresno Identified
FRESNO, CA. (KMJ) — An elderly woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday night in Fresno. She was identified by the Fresno County Coroner as 87-year-old Margarita Linares of Fresno. Fresno police were called to the area of Olive Ave. and Fresno St. around 8:45 p.m. for a person reportedly struck by a vehicle.…… MORE
