The City of Fresno’s Office of Independent Review released it’s second quarter report today, analyzing hiring and promotional practices within the police department in light of the Keith Foster investigation. The Director of the Office of Independent Review Rick Rasmussen examined the period from April 1st through June 31, and is providing his recommendations. His…… MORE
Keep up the good work! That’s the news from the City of Fresno about the Stage 2 watering restrictions. The number of Fresno customers who are watering every day has dropped. “It looks like almost everyone has taken the advice to “learn to count to 2.” – Mark Standriff, City of Fresno Director of Communications…… MORE
On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 The Fresno Police Department responded to the Wal-Mart at Herndon and Ingram for a report of a robbery. During the robbery, the Loss Prevention Officers reported they were attacked by several females who were stealing items from the store. On, Sunday July 12, 2015, officers conducted a traffic stop on…… MORE
LOS ANGELES (AP) — All traffic along a major freeway connecting California and Arizona was blocked indefinitely when a bridge over a desert wash collapsed during heavy rain, and the roadway in the opposite direction suffered severe damage, authorities said. The collapse on Interstate 10 in southeastern California Sunday afternoon left one driver injured, stranded…… MORE
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — A man has been arrested in the deaths of two women and three young girls whose bodies were found in a Central California home, including his young daughter and her mother. Martin Martinez, 30, from Modesto, where the bodies were found Saturday, was detained about 80 miles away in San Jose…… MORE
Valley Children’s Hospital held a ribbon cutting for it’s new Satellite Autism Center. Fresno State President Joseph Castro was there along with Fresno State and hospital staff. It’s a partnership with Fresno State’s autism center, allowing Children’s to expand its services — and train Fresno State Undergraduate and graduate students. There is a real demand…… MORE
Fresno County District Attorney Lisa A. Smittcamp has formed an “Animal Cruelty” Unit dedicated to addressing animal abuse cases throughout Fresno County. Recognizing that animal cruelty can be a precursor to violent crimes against people, the D.A.’s Office is attempting to stem this tide of violence. “We’re going to have some really good prosecutors who…… MORE
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California gas prices have never risen more quickly than they did this past week. According to GasBuddy.com, average prices have…… MORE
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) – A judge has ordered trial for a man accused of leading Bakersfield police on a vehicle chase that ended with the death of an officer who crashed his patrol car into a wall. Thirty-two-year-old Julian Hernandez faces six felony charges, including second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. Kern County…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in California reintroduced a package of tobacco regulation bills on Thursday after the same proposals stalled in the Legislature earlier this month. They want the six bills to be considered as part of the Legislature’s special session on health care financing when lawmakers return from a summer break in…… MORE
