FRESNO (KMJ) – It’s the first year for the United Cerebral Palsy of Central California’s Walk N’ Roll event taking place Saturday, October 15th. The goal is to raise 50,000 dollars to improve the quality of life for adults and children with cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects body movement, and muscle control. Roger Slingerman…… MORE
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More Than $70k Going To Help Six Valley Non-Profits
FRESNO (KMJ) — A big donation is on its way to a number of valley non-profits, after the announcement that more than $70,000 from AT&T will be going to help support their efforts. “We know that each and every day there are non-profits in our community, literally thousands of non-profits involving tens of thousands of…… MORE
Poverello House Unveils Food Truck to Help Families
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Poverello House just got a big donation to help feed families in rural communities. Because of their partnership with California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Class 45 and the Ag Community, Poverello House was able to get a food truck which will allow them to deliver meals to families in need – especially…… MORE
Civic Leaders Pushback Against FUSD Measure X
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Measure X spending plan was approved Wednesday, October 12th, by the Fresno Unified Board of Education. The 225 million bond will go before the voters, but it’s getting pushback from civic leaders who call it flawed. A group spoke out in front of F.U.S.D. headquarters, saying the Measure X has…… MORE
Tulare Standoff Ends After Suspect Shoots Himself
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Tulare County authorities surrounded a home on Hillman and Hillcrest around 2:30 Thursday morning, in pursuit of 37-year-old Larry Zamora, who allegedly shot a 39-year-old woman and her 9-month-old daughter, after an argument. Sheriff Mike Boudreax says Zamora barricaded himself in the house, the occupants of which he knew. Several shots were fired,…… MORE
Fresno Approves Plan Which Could Bring Thousands Of HSR Jobs
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council approves a deal which could end up bringing an extra 1500 permanent jobs. But that’s dependent on High Speed Rail selecting the city as home to the new Heavy Maintenance Facility. The 5-2 vote Thursday morning, authorized a maximum $250,000 deposit for twelve month control over land chosen for…… MORE
Bringing Awareness to Domestic Violence
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Did you know October is “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”? October 20th is known as “Purple Thursday” – a day where everyone is invited to wear purple to help bring awareness to DV. Nearly 1 in 4 women, and 1 in 7 men have suffered severe physical violence by an intimate partner.…… MORE
Clinton Sweeps Through California For Last Minute Fundraisers
SAN FRANCISCO (CNN) – Hillary Clinton, a candidate who has headlined nearly 70 fundraisers in California during her campaign, will sweep through the Golden State one last time this week for a series of top-dollar fundraisers, according to invitations obtained by CNN. Clinton will headline fundraisers featuring performances by Sir Elton John and Andra Day…… MORE
Hobby Lobby Assault Suspect Sought By Fresno Police
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are looking for a woman who assaulted a security officer at Hobby Lobby. It happened on September 27th. Police say she stole merchandise at the store on the 6500 block of North Blackstone Avenue. Security spotted her taking several items and placing them in a bag. When she was…… MORE
Fresno Woman Throwing Rocks Injures 9th Grade Student
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A woman lands in jail this afternoon for throwing rocks at a school in Central Fresno hitting one student in the head. Judith Vela was arrested Wednesday October 12th for felony assault with a deadly weapon for throwing chunks of asphalt at a 9th grader at Duncan Polytechnical High School. The 25…… MORE
