FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A vigil and rally for justice will be held at Hoover High School on Wednesday at the site where a teenager was killed in a hit and run, last October. Family, friends, and fellow students of hit-and-run victim Rashad Al-Hakim Jr. will gather at Hoover High School March 1st at 4:00pm.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Video of the attack on February 14th was posted online. A girl being punched, dragged to the ground and kicked by another student. The Bullard High School mom, who says it was her daughter under attack by another girl on campus, speaks to KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with an update. With experience…… MORE
WASHINGTON, DC (KMJ) – Fresno’s Mayor attends the U.S. Mayors Annual Conference this week at the White House, and lobbies at the Pentagon to keep military jets in Fresno. Fresno is one of four sites being considered for the newest military jets. Today, I got to meet with military officials at the Pentagon to advocate…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The body of 86-year-old Ulysses Carr has been found –five miles away from his house after more than a month of searching. Carr went missing November 25, 2022 after leaving his home in Southwest Fresno. He had gone on one of his regular walks and was last seen around 8:00 a.m.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man from Tracy is sentenced for killing his ex-girlfriend, who was found dead in Fresno county, seven years ago. On July 30, 2015, Fresno County Sheriff Deputies found the body of 20-year-old Megan Troen, floating in the California Aquaduct by West Nees and I-5 in the Firebaugh area. She had…… MORE
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the availability of four $50,000 rewards for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the murders of Lamar Murphy in Alameda County; Jessica Martinez in Bakersfield; Kyrin Wright in Fresno; and Eric Velasquez in Santa Paula. Under California law, law enforcement agencies may ask the Governor to…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California’s population shrinks, again. The state population declined 0.3% last year, losing 117, 552 residents between Jan. of 2021 and 2022, according to the State’s Department of Finance. California’s total population is now 39,185,605 residents. Most counties lost population, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange. Population growth remained strong in…… MORE
(KMJ) – The Cat House on The Kings is celebrating their 30th anniversary. For 30 years, non profit located along the Kings River in Parlier has been saving cat lives and making human family lives better. Now, the Cat House on the Kings is getting ready to celebrate during Saturday’s Spring Open House. The Spring…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Adventure Church sends e-mail, Wednesday, announcing the organization’s intent to file lawsuit against City of Fresno and other entities over the sale of Tower Theatre. On April 21, 2022, Fresno City council voted to purchase the Tower Theatre, despite the likelihood of a multi-million dollar lawsuit. Council voted 4-3 in favor…… MORE
(KMJ) – Several arrests are made for drug smuggling at the Merced County Jail. Merced County Sheriff’s Investigators posted on social media that they have made five arrests after narcotics were recently discovered at the John Latorraca Correctional Center. During routine searches at the facility, K-9 dog “Marley alerted a deputy to narcotics associated with…… MORE
