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Rain In The Forecast For The First Week Of Springtime

Rain In The Forecast For The First Week Of Springtime

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

(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

(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

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

Visalia Pancake Breakfast Raises Thousands For Babies

Visalia Pancake Breakfast Raises Thousands For Babies

VISALIA (KMJ) — Three of Tulare County’s top officials spent Thursday morning making breakfast outside for hundreds of hungry local workers. Their efforts were to raise money for the “March for Babies” campaign, managed by non-profit March of Dimes. Organizers set up shop on the grass near the Peace Officers Memorial in Visalia, and the…MORE