Council members Lee Brand & Oliver Baines introduce the “School Liaison Act” resolution. Fresno City Councilmembers Lee Brand and Oliver Baines announced a resolution they will be bringing forward for City Council approval at their October 29th meeting, which will develop policies to improve communications between the City and local school governing boards. The “School…… MORE
Local correctional and other safety officers will be having another election to decertify from their union. From correctional, child support and security officers to program techs – about 900 members are trying to leave the Service Employees Union, but voter packets were inadvertently mailed out early two days early. “As a result, employees have to…… MORE
The Fresno Police Department speaks about an OIS (Officer Involved Shooting) in Fresno. On Sunday around 3:00am, the officer shot 28 year-old Krikor Ekizian, who entered two homes – one was the home of his uncle – where he stabbed the 58 year old man multiple times. “It was extremely dark and again, the officer assumed the suspect…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A total of twelve undercover sting operations have been undertaken in California in the past week, and a total of seventy six people may be facing criminal charges. It comes after crackdowns including Riverside County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County and Fresno County. To avoid getting caught out by phony contractors,…… MORE
By Jeremy Diamond CNN Donald Trump on Monday stood by his comments that former President George W. Bush did not keep the country safe since he was president during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Trump insisted he isn’t “blaming anybody,” but repeatedly reminded Fox News viewers that the “worst attack in the history of our country”…… MORE
By Faith Karimi CNN Fugitive drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman suffered injuries while trying to escape as authorities closed in on him, Mexican officials said. Guzman broke out of prison through an underground tunnel in July, and has been on the run since then. In a statement Friday, officials said intelligence pointed them to…… MORE
(KMJ0 – The Sacramento Police Department is asking for help in identifying two suspects involved in the stabbing of a U.S. Airman hailed as a hero for helping to stop a terror attack on a Paris-bound train over the summer. On Saturday, the Department released these two composite sketches that show what the suspects are…… MORE
(KMJ) – Fresno State Athletics Director Jim Bartko announced Thursday that Fresno State and Oregon have agreed to a one-game contract between the two schools for a 2021 football match-up. The game will be played in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 4, 2021 at Autzen Stadium. Fresno State has a long history of facing off against…… MORE
(KMJ) The California Highway Patrol reopened the Grapevine late Friday afternoon more than 24 hours after it was shut down due to flash floods and mudslides. However, as of Saturday night, Highway 58 near Tehachapi remains closed, due to a devastating mudslide that trapped hundreds of drivers. The California Department of Transportation said it expected the…… MORE
Fresno has a new expanded zoo – with the opening of the 13 acre “African Adventure” exhibit, showing off the hard work of the past years. Zoo Director Scott Barton says it’s an opportunity to educate children and families in the Central Valley and beyond. “This is the biggest project the zoo’s ever done –…… MORE
