Category Archives: Local News

Homicide Suspect Wounded in South Valley Officer Involved Shooting

Homicide Suspect Wounded in South Valley Officer Involved Shooting

(Photo courtesy:  Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – An anonymous tip to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office helps its deputies track down a wanted homicide suspect. 31-year-old Ruben Sanchez (pictured below) was wanted for the murder of 30-year-old Rachel Martinez.  Deputies say he shot the woman inside a home near Avenue 168 and Road 166…MORE

What Election? California Democrats Worry Over Recall Apathy

What Election? California Democrats Worry Over Recall Apathy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom should survive the recall election against him if he can convince Democrats to come out to vote. But that may not be as easy as it sounds. Democratic registration almost doubles that of Republicans in the state. But the party’s leaders are alarmed because Republicans appear more…MORE

Chaffee Zoo Welcomes New Masai Giraffe

Chaffee Zoo Welcomes New Masai Giraffe

Fresno, CA – Fresno Chaffee Zoo has welcomed a new female Masai giraffe named Kiden. Animal care staff worked to introduce Kiden to her new home and the other giraffes. Guests can now see her on the savanna in African Adventure when they visit. “Kiden is doing great and is exploring her surroundings. The zookeepers that worked…MORE

Fresno Mother, Shot in the Head Last Week, Dies From Her Wound

Fresno Mother, Shot in the Head Last Week, Dies From Her Wound

(Photo courtesy:  Fresno Police Department) (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is now investigating its 43rd homicide of the year after a 25-year-old, shot last week, dies from her injuries Around 10:45 p.m. July 27th, investigators say 25-year-old Jacqueline Flores was shot in the head while she was parked inside her vehicle at Kearney Boulevard…MORE

Search Continues for Tulare County Homicide Suspect

Search Continues for Tulare County Homicide Suspect

(Photo courtesy:  Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The search continues for the man believed responsible for gunning down a woman following a weekend argument in Woodville. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Ruben Sanchez (pictured below) shot and killed 30-year-old Rachel Martinez at a home near Avenue 168 and Road 166 around 8:30…MORE

Elderly Woman Killed in Hit & Run in Fresno Identified

Elderly Woman Killed in Hit & Run in Fresno Identified

  FRESNO, CA. (KMJ) — An elderly woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday night in Fresno. She was identified by the Fresno County Coroner as 87-year-old Margarita Linares of Fresno. Fresno police were called to the area of Olive Ave. and Fresno St. around 8:45 p.m. for a person reportedly struck by a vehicle.…MORE

Jalen Green Goes #2 to the Houston Rockets

HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets selected valley native Jalen Green with the second overall pick in the NBA draft. This is just the beginning 🙌 pic.twitter.com/VD8guwZCNf — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) July 30, 2021 Green joins a team that is rebuilding after sinking to an NBA-worst 17-55 last season. Jalen Green, picked #2 by @HoustonRockets, is also Filipino-American.#Houston…MORE

Prosecutor: PG&E ‘Criminally Liable’ for Massive ‘Zogg Fire’

Prosecutor: PG&E ‘Criminally Liable’ for Massive ‘Zogg Fire’

Criminal charges will be filed against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in connection with Zogg Fire, which killed four people and damaged numerous homes and structures, the district attorney for Shasta County in California said Thursday. DA Stephanie Bridgett said in a statement that PG&E was “criminally liable” and that charges will be filed by…MORE

Man Arrested in Connection to Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Fresno

Man Arrested in Connection to Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Fresno

  FRESNO CA (KMJ) — A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash on July 10th in Fresno. Police were called about a man that was hit around 11:50 p.m. on W. Shields Ave. near N. West Ave. The driver did not stay at the scene and a second vehicle hit…MORE

Woman Arrested in Fresno Following High-Speed Chase on Hwy 99

Woman Arrested in Fresno Following High-Speed Chase on Hwy 99

  TULARE, CA (KMJ) – Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies chased a vehicle along Highway 99 at speeds up to 90 mph. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says the initial call was for a stabbing. A deputy saw the suspect leaving the scene and tried to get the woman driver to stop but she refused, leading…MORE