FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department Foundation for Public Safety hosted kids from rural areas of Fresno County on Thursday, to teach them all about what they do. About 100 students, ages 7 to 13, learned about the equipment being used by the Sheriff’s Department – like the helicopter and horses – and also…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown’s “By-Right” housing proposal is getting some local support. Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin threw her support behind the plan, which seeks to reduce barriers and delays in developing affordable housing throughout California. The plan would allow local governments to give administrative approval of new, multi-family housing developments that are…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno County District Attorney has filed criminal charges against a man accused of murdering another man with his car. On Monday, Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives say 31-year old Saul Mendoza intentionally struck and killed 38-year old Sigifredo Gomez as he was getting out of a car on Nebraska and De Wolf near…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Central Unified School District is announcing its policy for providing free and reduced-price lunches for children served under the National School Lunch Program. Meal applications will be sent to all households with a letter informing parents or guardians of the availability of free and reduced-price lunches. To apply, complete one application for…… MORE
UPDATE: Visalia PD reports that the man has returned. FRESNO (KMJ) – Visalia Police are asking for assistance in locating a missing male adult considered at-risk. Coronado was reported missing by family. 59-year-old Michael Coronado was last seen the morning of Wednesday July 20th near his home in the 2300 block of E. Chestnut. His…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The CCSPCA has been helping the Valley’s homeless animals for 70 years. Their mission for the entire 70 years has been trying to end Fresno’s pet overpopulation problem by spaying and neutering, educating the public about the importance of being a responsible pet owner, providing low cost vaccinations, and the benefits of adopting.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot is the 10th-Largest in the Game’s History. Almost $400 Million in Jackpot Money IS up for Grabs Between NOW and Friday. The last time the Powerball jackpot was hit was in May when a single ticket purchased by a family in New Jersey matched all six numbers. The last…… MORE
WASHINGTON – More than 372,000 pounds of hot dogs and corn dogs made earlier this month are being recalled over concerns of listeria contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Bar-S foods is recalling five chicken and pork products that could potentially be contaminated with listeria. The recalled items include Bar-S bun-length and classic franks made…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that they recovered a body around 9-30 a-m that matches the description of an international student who was reported missing on Tuesday. That student is a male, who was visiting from Taiwan. He was last seen in the lake around 5pm Tuesday afternoon.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced Wednesday that a California Sea Lion died over the weekend. Catalina, an 8-year-old sea lion, died on Saturday after zoo keepers found the animal unresponsive in the sea lion cove. The Chaffee Zoo says CPR was performed, but to no avail. A necropsy was performed, and…… MORE
