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FSO Deputy Accidentally Shoots Self

FSO Deputy Accidentally Shoots Self

UPDATE: The FSO deputy has been released from the hospital. FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy is at CRMC after he accidentally shot himself on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred while the deputy was on duty – near a warehouse near Church and Gearhart avenues in southeast Fresno.  FSO says the deputy…MORE

Ceremony Honors all Veterans At Fresno City College

Ceremony Honors all Veterans At Fresno City College

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –  The annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring all U.S. Veterans, and giving special tribute to the Wounded Warriors, was presented by Fresno City College on Friday, November 4th. The ceremony was held in front of the Veterans Peace Memorial located in the Free Speech Area. This year’s keynote speaker was Mr. Jeremiah…MORE

Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts 2016 Class

Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts 2016 Class

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Several of Fresno’s best athletes and coaches were enshrined in the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday night. Ron Adams (men’s basketball), Billy Volek (football), Bill Glasson (golf), Paul Schecter (athletic training), Yvette Roberts (women’s basketball), and the 1968 Hoover high baseball team were inducted. The Fresno Athletic Hall of…MORE

Hepatitis A Fears Linked To Contaminated Strawberries In Tulare County

Hepatitis A Fears Linked To Contaminated Strawberries In Tulare County

VISALIA (KMJ) — Anyone who ate strawberries at either of two Tulare County eateries in the last two weeks may have been exposed to the Hepatitis A virus. The recall at Apple Annies in Tulare and Sanad Freeze in Earlimart, is part of a nationwide effort by the FDA. “We’ve found two restaurants that had…MORE

28 Arrested in Multi-Agency Operation Slide Lock

28 Arrested in Multi-Agency Operation Slide Lock

FRESNO, CA ( KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is calling Operation Slide Lock one of their largest multi-agency operations. 28 people were arrested on federal and state charges for drug trafficking and dealing in illegal firearms. Operation Slide Lock was the culmination of a year-long investigation ending in what Fresno police called the fourth and…MORE

Report: Drought Ends for One-Fourth of California

Report: Drought Ends for One-Fourth of California

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A heavy dousing of autumn rain in Northern California has lifted a quarter of the state out of drought, the highest percentage in more than three years, according to a new federal report Thursday. Water officials who oversaw mandatory water conservation by cities and towns emphasized three-fourths of the state remains…MORE

UPDATE: Person Of Interest Surrenders in Goshen Homicide

UPDATE: Person Of Interest Surrenders in Goshen Homicide

Fresno, CA (KMJ)  A deadly shooting is under investigation in the town of Goshen. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department says an unidentified male victim was shot to death around 1 AM Thursday on the 6500 block of Betty Drive. Deputies say as of 5pm Thursday afternoon, a person of interest – 24-year-old Allen Ray Horsley…MORE

Officer Honored For Going “Above And Beyond” For Seven Year Old Victim

Officer Honored For Going “Above And Beyond” For Seven Year Old Victim

REEDLEY (KMJ) — A Reedley PD officer whose dedication to service prompted to him to help save a seven-year-old’s birthday party, has been celebrated for his actions. The recognition was just one part of Reedley Police’s 18th Annual Department Inspection and Awards Ceremony. “This is actually my favorite one here”, explained Police Chief Joe Garza…MORE

Fresno DA Reviewing Everything In Accidental Shooting Death

Fresno DA Reviewing Everything In Accidental Shooting Death

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office is “reviewing everything” related to the accidental shooting death Monday, October 31st of Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant Rod Lucas. They say it’s standard procedure in any officer involved shooting. DA Lisa Smittcamp’s review will take place as the Sheriff’s Office conducts its own investigation into the…MORE

Cathouse On The Kings Fall Fundraiser

Cathouse On The Kings Fall Fundraiser

FRESNO (KMJ) – The Cathouse on the Kings Cat Sanctuary is holding their Fall Open House, this Saturday, November 5th. Beth Caffrey, the Cathouse Spokesperson says this is one of their big events. “This is our big, fun family festival that we have, we open all of our gates to the Cat House, and welcome…MORE