Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Rain In The Forecast For The First Week Of Springtime

Rain In The Forecast For The First Week Of Springtime

Posted on March 20, 2017

FRESNO (KMJ) — Heavy rain is in the forecast this week, marking a sharp break from the unseasonable warmth of the past few days. “We’re looking at a weather system that’s going to be pushing a cold front through the area,” reveals National Weather Service meteorologist Jeff Barlow. It’s set to start Monday evening and…… MORE

Tulare Union Teacher Arrested on Molestation Charges

Tulare Union Teacher Arrested on Molestation Charges

Posted on March 16, 2017

(KMJ) – A Tulare Union High School spanish teacher has been arrested on 7 counts of sexual battery on a student, and other charges. Tulare Police say 44-year-old Juan Javier Sanchez was taken into custody Thursday morning for allegedly committing sexual acts with a student against the victim’s will on campus during school hours. The…… MORE

Central Unified Teacher Arrested for Unlawful Sex With Minor

Central Unified Teacher Arrested for Unlawful Sex With Minor

Posted on March 16, 2017

(KMJ) – A Central High West campus teacher has been arrested for unlawful sex with a minor.  The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested 40-year-old Michael Dean Morton on the felony charge Thursday. Deputies say the alleged incident happened in 2015 with a 17-year-old girl who had graduated from the school.  They say none…… MORE

Council Approves Resolution Supporting Brand’s Citizens Public Safety Board

Council Approves Resolution Supporting Brand’s Citizens Public Safety Board

Posted on March 16, 2017

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — In a 5-2 vote, the Fresno City Council approved a resolution Thursday, supporting Mayor Lee Brand’s proposed Citizens Public Safety Board, which will include 9 appointees, who monitor the actions of officers and issue recommendations. Brand did not need the council’s approval. Councilmen Steve Brandau and Gary Bredefeld were the two “no”…… MORE