Category Archives: Local News

Atwater Police ID man suspected of killing ex-DA’s son

Atwater Police ID man suspected of killing ex-DA’s son

ATWATER, Calif. (AP/KMJ) – Authorities in central California have released the identity of a man suspected in the killing of the son of a former district attorney. Atwater Police Chief Michael Salvador said Monday that detectives are searching for 26-year-old Dagoberto Penaloza in the shooting death of Ethan Morse. Morse was the son of former…MORE

Assemblyman Arambula’s Daughter Wraps Up Her Testimony

Assemblyman Arambula’s Daughter Wraps Up Her Testimony

  FRESNO, (KMJ) – Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula’s daughter wrapped up her testimony, Monday in his misdemeanor child abuse trial. At Fresno County Superior Court, Defense Attorney Margarita Martinez Baly continued her cross examination from the previous Friday, showing a series of photos from family trips and asking the 7-year-old girl to describe what was happening…MORE

Arrest Made Following Break-In At Downtown Fresno Church

Arrest Made Following Break-In At Downtown Fresno Church

(KMJ) – Surveillance video captured two men forcing their way into the First Presbyterian Church on M and Calaveras in Downtown Fresno on April 20th. According to Fresno Police, those two suspects then stole electronic equipment from the house of worship. Friday, May 3rd, Officers say they identified and arrested one of those men.  29-year…MORE

Driver Arrested for DUI in Fatal South Valley Collision

Driver Arrested for DUI in Fatal South Valley Collision

(KMJ) – A South Valley man is arrested for driving under the influence of drugs following a fatal traffic collision in Visalia Sunday Afternoon. Officers say a car driven by 21-year old Richardo Tavizon tried to cross Mooney Boulevard at Avenue 272 around 4 p.m.  He reported turned into the path of a Chevy pick-up,…MORE

His Daughter First on the stand in Assemblyman Arambula’s Trial

His Daughter First on the stand in Assemblyman Arambula’s Trial

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Testimony begins in the trial of Dr. Joaquin Arambula facing a misdemeanor child abuse for an incident in December with his daughter. At Fresno County Superior Court, Assemblyman Joachin Arambula’s 7-year-old daughter was first on the stand Friday, confidently answering questions, holding a stuffed animal, grandfather Juan Arambula, her comfort…MORE

Valley Dog Found Wrapped in Barbed Wire and A Net

Valley Dog Found Wrapped in Barbed Wire and A Net

(KMJ) – The Central California SPCA is now nursing a male Shepherd mix back to health after the dog was found tangled up in a mix of barbed wire and a volleyball net. Animal Control Officers found the dog around 11 o’clock Tuesday morning near Nielsen and Marks. The wire did not puncture the dog’s…MORE

Search Continues for Missing Atwater Prison Camp Inmate

Search Continues for Missing Atwater Prison Camp Inmate

(KMJ) – The Federal Bureau of Prisons says 37-year old Pablo Rene Bucio apparently walked away from the satellite prison camp at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atwater. Officials say Bucio went missing around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.  He is currenlty serving 262 months for drug trafficking and conspiracy to distribute meth and marijuana. If you see…MORE

High Speed Rail Costs *Could* Increase by $1.8 Billion

High Speed Rail Costs *Could* Increase by $1.8 Billion

  SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – The California High Speed Rail Authority releases its updated business plan. The High Speed Rail Authority’s May 2019 Project Update report says costs *could* increase by $1.8 billion bringing total to $12.4 billion for the 119-mile central valley segment alone. High-Speed Rail’s project update report to the California State Legislature…MORE

HSR Project at a “Crossroads”, Valley Cost Could Rise by $1.8B

HSR Project at a “Crossroads”, Valley Cost Could Rise by $1.8B

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  Costs continue to rise and so does anger among critics of the controversial High Speed Rail Project. In an interview on KMJ Tuesday, Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) called for an investigation into the struggling bullet train.  “I think there’s corruption going on here”, Patterson told KMJ host Chris Daniel. “They’ve been essentially…MORE

Young Authors’ Faire to Draw 1500 Elementary & Middle School Students to Fairgrounds

Young Authors’ Faire to Draw 1500 Elementary & Middle School Students to Fairgrounds

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Around 1500 elementary and middle school students will be at the Fresno Fairgrounds for the Young Authors’ Faire. From kindergartners to 8th graders, students from 46 schools and 15 school districts will participate Wednesday in what is considered a celebration of their literary work. The Young Authors’ Fair showcases original…MORE