FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A distracted driver is convicted of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in Kern County. Last March, Gary Vansant struck and killed 41 year-old Sara Hernandez. She was crossing in an unmarked crosswalk, at Ashe and McKee Roads to get to the Bakersfield Sports Village Soccer Park. The Kern County DA’s office…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – China Peak Mountain Resort seeing too little snow to remain open, for now. The resort had to close in early January, and had just reopened on January 26. Officials said they will open on a moment’s notice, once the area gets enough snow. Resort officials says they’re looking for 18 inches,…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police make an arrest on Monday in the murder of a transgender person killed in Central Fresno back in 2015. It was back on July 23rd, around 2:20 in the morning that Kenton Haggard was stabbed to death on Blackstone and Cornell Avenues. Surveillance video shows 66 year-old Haggard, wearing…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A sexually violent predator from Visalia is committed to the State hospital. 44 year-old Jessie Pritchett will be confined for an undetermined amount of time at Coalinga State Hospital. Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward says Pritchett’s rampage of violence in Tulare and LA Counties spanned 30 years against more than…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s Ground Hog Day… and KMJ has the furry critter’s prediction. Yes, it’s that day… immortalized by the movie starring Bill Murray…and one furry rodent. Actor Murray was not on hand there in Pennsylvania — but nonetheless Punxsutawney Phil carried out his annual winter prediction. 6 more weeks of winter.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Felony charges are filed against the man accused of damaging Fresno City Hall’s fountain 30 year-old Charles William Stanphill was already arrested last June for stealing copper wire from Fulton Street. He’s now back in custody –facing more charges The Fresno County DA’s Office has announced he’ll face felony charges –…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Merced County Sheriff’s Deputies are reviewing security camera footage hoping for clues after two men die in a gang-related triple shooting in Planada. It happened around 8:00pm Thursday night by the intersection of Highway 140 and Plainsburg Road. Merced County Sheriff’s Deputy Darrell Allen says three men were shot, 22-year-old Diego…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police say homes under those big fumigation tents are becoming a target for burglars. Detectives say there have been been 12 reported cases in the Central District in the last 12 months. Here are some tips from the Fresno Police Department on crime prevention: •Remove all valuables from your…… MORE
FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – Brian Lorisse Cooks was convicted Thursday of manslaughter for his role in the death of Janessa Ramirez. The 9 year-old was killed outside a laundromat in Central Fresno back in January of 2015 when she was caught in the crossfire of a gang related shooting on Clinton and Marks. Cooks issued an apology…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The California Transportation Commission voted Thursday in Sacramento to continue delivering new gas tax revenue from SB 1 the Road Repair and Accountability Act — directly to local communities. Building on action from its December meeting, the Commission adopted the final list of cities eligible to receive Local Streets and Roads Program…… MORE
