A new study released measures the status of arts education throughout the state of California. All Fresno County school districts are above the state average according to the California Arts Education Data Project. The Fresno County Office of Education believes this is a result of the concerted efforts by school boards, teachers, district superintendents and…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Valley law enforcement and politicians came together to publicly oppose Proposition 57. The collection of public figures, which included Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims as well as chiefs of police from Clovis, Fresno, Fowler, Kerman, Mendota, and Reedley, met inside Courthouse Park in Downtown Fresno Thursday morning to spread their message. Those…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – October 20th is “Purple Thursday”, which is meant to bring awareness to domestic violence. The entire month of October is actually “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”. Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp says wearing purple on one day makes a statement. “Making people who are victims of domestic violence see something that’s done…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police have announced the arrest of a kidnapping suspect. Police responded to a report of a kidnapping on Wednesday and made contact with a victim – who had visible injuries. The victim said they were forced into a car a few days ago, allegedly by 46-year-old Julio Padilla. They say…… MORE
FRENSO (KMJ) — A hostage situation in Southeast Fresno is now over – after SWAT force entry into the suspect’s home. The incident unfolded Wednesday morning. Fresno Police dispatch were first alerted around 8am, to a home close to the intersection of Maple Avenue and Church Avenue. The suspect’s mother said that her son had…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Central Valley students will have an opportunity Wednesday night to learn about future career opportunities. More than 2500 students are expected to come out to the Central Valley Career Tech Expo where they will have an opportunity to speak with industry professionals across many different careers to learn about their experiences…… MORE
(KMJ) – The Tulare Police Department is asking for your help tp help locate a missing teenager. 17 year old Bethanie Clubb was last seen by friends on Saturday October 15, 2016 just after 10:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of East Harvard Street in Tulare. Bethanie Clubb is described as: 5’ 4” tall, about 120…… MORE
(KMJ) – Park officials at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks continue to search for a missing hiker. 74-year old Robert “Bob” Woodie started hiking from South Lake over Bishop Pass toward barrett lakes in Kings Canyon National Park on Thursday, October 13th. The Southern California man was due back by Sunday, October 16th, but has…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from a 91-year-old woman, Eva Pearson (who is now deceased). The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Alicia Pfalzgraff was Pearson’s caretaker and had her power of attorney – which she used to allegedly steal thousands of dollars. Pfalzgraff was also allowed…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Board of Supervisors are addressing mental health issues in the Valley. Plans for the construction of a crisis residential treatment facility passed on consent at the County meeting on Tuesday. The planning director can now open up bidding for the nearly five million dollar project funded primarily with…… MORE
