FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Office of Independent Review is out with its latest report on the Fresno Police Department. You can read Auditor Rick Rasmussen’s complete report, and hear FPD Chief Jerry Dyer’s response below: Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… …… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A central Fresno fire destroyed the old Fresno Discount Trophy shop early Monday morning. It was on Olive Avenue in the Tower District. According to the owner, Rusty Lomier, the shop had been closed down since January. He was about to begin renovations before the blaze destroyed the building. Fresno…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A 4-year-old boy was struck by gunfire in central Fresno Friday. FPD Sgt. Mark Hudson tells KMJ News that around 2:30, three black males in a four-door, silver sedan fired about 10 rounds, at an apartment complex on Saginaw and Thorne. Hudson says the boy was hit just below his left ear,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation requiring hobbyists who assemble their own guns, to apply for a serial number, and submit to a background check. It’s aimed at cracking down on untraceable firearms, referred to as “ghost guns.” By 2019, those who own or create homemade guns will have to apply for…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The City of Fresno has placed Water Operations Chief Kenneth Heard on administrative leave, amid an investigation into problems with reporting water issues. Residents in northeast Fresno have been complaining about discolored water for decades. The city has recently blamed the issue on indoor plumbing. In a statement, it says investigators will…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A valley teacher has been arrested for allegedly committing lewd and lascivious acts with a minor. 40-year-old Pete Arguijo is now on administrative leave from Clovis West High School, where he teaches math. Fresno Police Sgt. Mark Hudson says the reported crime occurred earlier this year, and the alleged victim is not…… MORE
MADERA COUNTY (KMJ) – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office says all evacuation orders for the Serpa Fire have been lifted. Many streets near the fire remain closed to the public and are restricted to residents only. Residents must show identification at check points. The following streets are restricted to residents only: Cavin Lane Holly Lane Mattie…… MORE
(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested the owner of Fresno’s Sunnyside Convalescent Hospital on July 21st and charged him with stealing from the elderly. 65-year old Michael Fellen of Madera was taken into custody and charged with stealing money from a total of 57 residents who live at the facility on South Peach Avenue.…… MORE
Cleveland (CNN) It’s scary out there. Donald Trump painted a foreboding picture Thursday of an America adrift as he accepted the Republican presidential nomination with a sober speech in Cleveland. He invoked a nation imprisoned by its own rotten political establishment and clawing special interests, at risk from terrorists who could be disguised as Syrian refugees…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – A plan by the state to build twin tunnels clears a hurdle with a ruling Thursday, by the California Supreme Court. California Governor Jerry Brown’s plan is to build two giant water tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The $15.7 billion dollar tunnels would divert fresh river water around the delta and…… MORE
