FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A fundraiser is taking place with money going to the Rod Lucas Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund. Sergeant Rod Lucas died October 31st in an accidental shooting – leaving behind his wife Jamie and their four children. Fresno Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says a group called Police and Fire: The Fallen Heroes…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Jeff Tedford will be heading back to Fresno, to lead the program he used to play for. The former Cal coach was a Bulldog quarterback in the early 80’s under coach Jim Sweeney. He also coached at Fresno State for several seasons as a quarterbacks coach and then offensive coordinator under…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy, killed after an accidental shooting last month, has been laid to rest. Those who knew the late Sergeant Rod Lucas paid their respects to the man described as a “superhero” inside Fresno’s Peoples Church Wednesday morning. “There’s a quote on the National Police Officers Memorial in Washington…… MORE
(CNN) – Voters in California, Massachusetts and Nevada have decided that marijuana should be legal to use recreationally, CNN projects. On election day, voters in five states were asked to decide whether the recreational use of marijuana should be legalized and so far, three have said yes. Official results have yet to come in for…… MORE
Fresno, CA (KMJ) Fresno City Councilman Lee Brand has defeated Fresno County Supervisor Henry Perea to become the next Mayor of Fresno. Via his Facebook page, Perea conceded the race Wednesday morning saying, “I called Lee Brand and congratulated him on a well run campaign. There are many challenges in our city and it is…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno is moving closer to having an aquarium. A major milestone on the way to bringing fish to Fresno, the grading work was completed in September at the site along Highway 99 by the San Joaquin River. “We’ve been preparing the site for the first building on the Fresno Aquarium property,…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The family of Sgt. Rod Lucas, The Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant killed when a colleague’s gun accidentally went off, has released a statement thanking the community for its support. “I’m so thankful for all the prayers and support we have received from the community. I am humbled and blessed. I want…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State’s ‘Helping Hams’ campaign is now on. The effort, which is now in its fourth year, is to raise money to buy enough seasonal student-produced hams for those in need. “This year our goal is 230 hams, right around $7000”, explains dean for Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – If you have yet to drop off your mail-in ballot for the election, don’t drop it off at the post office! That’s the advice given by the Fresno County Registrar of Voters. Instead, once your selections are made for the candidates or propositions of your choosing, take it to a polling…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Monday November 7th marks the final day before the nation goes to the polls. Here in the Central Valley, both sides are sure their team is going to succeed. “Well I think Hillary Clinton is doing extremely well”, says Chair of Fresno County Democratic Party Michael Evans. “We’ve seen these polls go…… MORE
