FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It will continue to be business as usual for the Houston Astros and the Fresno Grizzlies – at least for another two years. The MLB club and minor league AAA affiliate re-upped for another two seasons on Saturday. That means Growlifornia will house future Astros through at least 2018. “(The Grizzlies’…… MORE
(KMJ) After she wraps up her 8th year in the Mayor’s office, Ashley Swearengin will take over the Central Valley Community Foundation. “The Central Valley Community Foundation is an incredibly important organization in our region. For almost 50 years, the Foundation has been dedicated to improving the lives of the people in this area,” said…… MORE
(KMJ) Visalia PD is investigating a deadly drive-by shooting. Officers say the gunfire erupted around 3:20am Saturday outside a home on South Woodland Street. Two people were struck outside while a third victim was hit by a stray bullet while sleeping inside. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified. Authorities have…… MORE
(KMJ) Fresno State alum Aaron Judge made Major League Baseball history on Saturday when he went deep in his first big league at bat for the NY Yankees. The Yankees also called up top prospect Tyler Austin along with Judge. In Austin’s first MLB at bat, he too hit a home run, just prior to…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno State marks 10 million hours of community service in 10 years. There are more than 40 university programs offering service to the community with an estimated economic impact of over $33 million dollars. The school’s “Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-learning” allows students the opportunity to do…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police are looking for a former Clovis West High School student after thousand dollars of music equipment was stolen from the school. A Northeast patrol officer was dispatched to Clovis North High School at 2770 E. International Avenue on August 11th. Lt Joe Gomez says 32 years old Theodore Margosian and another…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California lawmakers are considering a bill, which would ban registered sex offenders from using Pokémon GO, “for the purposes of meeting.” Republican Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang, a major Pokémon GO player, says it’s clear that it’s easy for criminals to attract players to certain locations, especially minors. Safety has become a major concern…… MORE
(KMJ) – A section of Highway 198 is reopened to traffic as crews continue to battle a wildfire burning near Coalinga. The Mineral Fire has now destroyed one home and one outbuilding since it began on Tuesday. But it’s cause remains under investigation. These photos from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department show the destruction caused…… MORE
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s SWAT team arrest a wanted parolee after a six hour standoff in Selma. 31-year old William Adkins (pictured above) was wanted for a parole violation and was spotted Thursday morning near Shorty’s Camp It is a former motel that has been been transformed into housing for workers located at 9533…… MORE
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A large human trafficking ring was taken down in Tulare County. The sheriff’s office says the sex trade ring has been going on for the past 3-4 years. “Operation Baby Face” discovered 50 victims, some as young as 14 years of age. The suspects created a false persona on social…… MORE
