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Fresno Police Make Gains in 2018 Crime Fighting Efforts

Fresno Police Make Gains in 2018 Crime Fighting Efforts

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police make gains in their crime fighting efforts for 2018. Aggravated assaults and domestic violence were the only crimes up for the year of 2018 – by 3% (aggravated assaults) and 6% (domestic violence), but Fresno Police say they have more work to do.   During Crime View on Wednesday,…MORE

Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Orders Addressing California Wildfires, Emergency Response

Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Orders Addressing California Wildfires, Emergency Response

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed two executive orders today to address California wildfires and emergency response. Touring a high risk fire area with public safety leaders in Colfax, Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s spending an extra $305 million for fire prevention and emergency preparedness. Nearly two-thirds of the $305 million has…MORE

Trial Starts in Sledgehammer Killings of California Family

Trial Starts in Sledgehammer Killings of California Family

    SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — The 2010 disappearance of a family from their Southern California home puzzled investigators for years, with no signs of forced entry and the couple’s credit cards untouched. After their remains were found three years later in the desert more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) away, authorities charged a…MORE

2 Workers Killed in AG Accident in Western Fresno County, Identifies Released

2 Workers Killed in AG Accident in Western Fresno County, Identifies Released

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Identifies have been released of two workers killed in an AG accident in Western Fresno County over the weekend. The Fresno County Sheriff’s /Coroner’s Office says 66-year-old Arnold Torres, of Lemoore was a mechanic. 31-year-old Angel Barajas of Cantua Creek was an operator. They both died Saturday morning in an…MORE

Man Charged in Murder of Edison High School Graduate

Man Charged in Murder of Edison High School Graduate

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is charged in the murder of an Edison High School graduate. 35-year-old Tristan Beaudette was camping in a tent at Malibu Creek State Park with his 2-year-old and 4-year-old daughters, when he was shot in the head and killed at 4:44 a.m. on June 22, 2018.     Beaudette…MORE

Services Taking Place for Fallen Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh

Services Taking Place for Fallen Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Services Taking Place for Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh. Corporal Singh was shot to death on December 26. VIewings took place in Newman and Modesto on Friday. Crowds stood by to pay their respects while Modesto Police led a procession as his body was moved from Salas Brothers Funeral Home in…MORE

Man Dies in Yosemite National Park on Christmas Day

Man Dies in Yosemite National Park on Christmas Day

  YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA. (KMJ) – A man visiting Yosemite National Park died on Christmas Day, a National Park Service official says. It happened in the Silver Apron area, which is a body of water between Vernal and Nevada Falls. According to Acting Chief of Public and Congressional Affairs Andrew Muñoz, first responders got…MORE

Tulare PD Announces Memorial Service For Fallen K9 Officer Bane

Tulare PD Announces Memorial Service For Fallen K9 Officer Bane

    TULARE, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare Police Department announces the memorial service for fallen K9 Officer Bane. On December 9th, K9 “Bane” was killed in the line of duty. On January 9th, Tulare PD will be giving Bane a memorial service at the International Agri-Center at 4500 S. Laspina Blvd. in Tulare CA.…MORE

Alleged Newman Cop Killer Arraigned in Modesto

Alleged Newman Cop Killer Arraigned in Modesto

  MODESTO, CA (KMJ) – An alleged cop killer is arraigned Wednesday in Modesto. Gustavo Perez Arriaga told the judge at the Stanislaus County Curthouse that his name is actually Paulo Virgen Mendoza, and that Arriaga was an alias. Mendoza has been charged with the murder of 33-year-old Corporal Ronil Singh, along with a special…MORE