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
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
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, 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
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
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two hikers were missing in the Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park but some good news came Wednesday, November 2nd in one of the cases. 28 year old David Torres was one of those missing hikers. He last made contact by GPS at Southfork Crossing on October 28th with plans to hike…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno County Sheriff’s Detective has been taken to the hospital after a crash west of Selma. It happened Wednesday morning, close to the intersection of Clovis Avenue and Mountain View Avenues. “One of our Fresno County Sheriff’s property crimes detectives was driving his unmarked patrol car”, explains the office’s Tony Botti.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is asking for help in identifying two suspects wanted for armed robbery of a Johnny Quik in northwest Fresno. The suspects were at the store at Herndon and Spruce on Halloween. The female suspect scratched a lottery ticket and as when she handed it over to the…… MORE
Fresno, CA (KMJ) Fresno homicide detectives are investigating the city’s latest murder. Around 6:30 AM Thursday morning a man’s body found face-down in a flower bed on the 3200 block of west Shields, near Sunset West Trailer Park. Lt. Joe Gomez tells KMJ News that the victim was likely shot to death. “There was a lot of…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has given the details of the accidental shooting that took the life of a 20-year veteran of the department. Sergeant Rod Lucas – who has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 1996 and is a married father with four children and one grandchild – was killed on…… MORE
