(KMJ) – The Mendota Police Department calls in the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a weekend homicide. Officers found the body of a man at a home on the 200 Block of Holmes Street around 6 p.m. Saturday. They then requested Sheriff’s investigators to take over the case. Deputies say not long after they…… MORE
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Burglary Suspect Named Lorenzo Neal Dies Shortly After Arrest
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A burglary suspect is dead, shortly after getting arrested. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Lorenzo Neal — not related to the former NFL player — was seen around a home on the 5400 block of East Balch Ave. at about 2:45 Thursday] afternoon. A neighbor and retired officer listening to…… MORE
Valley Ag Industry Might Face Lower Prices Due to China Trade War
FRESNO – Some lawmakers have expressed concern about the effect of new tariffs on agriculture, saying the president risks angering farmers, but here in the Central Valley, at least one grower is optimistic. America’s ag industry could find itself suffering from low crop prices caused in part by the trade war with china, Wayne Western…… MORE
Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula’s Father Testifies at Child Abuse Trial
FRESNO, CA (KM) – Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula’s Father Testifies at Child Abuse Trial Defense calling a series of witnesses to the stand on Friday. Nate Miller, Elizabeth Arambula’s brother first on the stand as a character witness. He’s an attorney and his two boys attend school with Arambula’s girls. Miller said his brother…… MORE
Fresno Police Looking for 2 Suspects They Say Kidnapped, Raped Woman
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Fresno Police need your help in looking for two suspects who they say kidnapped a woman and raped her in Fresno on Wednesday. Police say she was raped and stabbed by ex-boyfriend Jose Salcido, 26, and another man Clifford Foster, 30 at knifepoint in the area of Park and Klondike Avenues.…… MORE
Newsom – Homeless Relief in Revised State Budget
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his revised state budget, committing hundreds of millions of dollars to housing and education, but the governor also wants more money to address homelessness. Cities across the state will see a big increase in tax dollars to combat homelessness if the legislature approves governor Gavin Newsom’s revised…… MORE
California OKs New Sexual Education Guidance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California has overhauled its sex education guidance for public school teachers, encouraging them to talk about gender identity with kindergarteners and giving advice to help LGBT teenagers navigate relationships and practice safe sex. LGBT advocates praised the new recommendations for giving such attention to a community that often is left out…… MORE
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Says Missing Elderly Man Has Been Found
***UPDATE*** Mr. Garcia has been found and is safe. -Tony Botti, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson. FRESNO, CA. (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing elderly man. 79-year-old Julio Gutierrez Garcia was last seen in the area of Bullard and Marks in Fresno County…… MORE
Fresno Police Expecting to Feel the Heat
Chief Jerry Dyer talking recent crime trends, says violent crime in Fresno is down nearly seven percent when compared to this time last year, but that might change. “Summer months are those times of year when we know we are going to see an increase in violence,” Dyer said. There have been 17 murders so…… MORE
Madera Police, Animal Shelter Give Puppy to Girl Whose Dog Was Killed By Father
MADERA, (KMJ) – Madera Police and the Madera Animal Shelter give a puppy to a girl whose dog was killed by her father. Police say 27-year-old Ambrocio Hernandez was not welcome around the home near south D Street – where his daughter lives. On Monday night, he admitted to Madera Police that’s when he…… MORE
