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Calif. Democratic Party Chair Accused of Sexual Assault

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The California Democratic Party has launched an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by party chair Eric Bauman. Bauman says he takes any allegation seriously and that an outside investigator is looking into the accusations against him. The allegations have been brought forward by a party vice-chair on behalf of anonymous…MORE

Baby Orangutan Needs A Name – Zoo Wants You To Choose

Baby Orangutan Needs A Name – Zoo Wants You To Choose

FRESNO (KMJ) — A baby orangutan born earlier this month has begun his life on exhibit at Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Zoo visitors were able to see him for the first time on Tuesday. He is the child of 29 year old mother Siabu, who came to Fresno in 2001 from Audubon Zoo in New Orleans,…MORE

Stolen SUV Returned, Suspect Behind Bars After Chase in Central Fresno

Stolen SUV Returned, Suspect Behind Bars After Chase in Central Fresno

FRESNO, Ca (KMJ) – A man is behind bars after leading deputies on a chase in Central Fresno. It started just after 1:00 a.m. Tuesday morning by Fountain Way and Wilson. Spokesperson Tony Botti from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said deputies spotted a suspicious SUV and witnessed the suspect, Justin Sullivan (below), get inside…MORE

Mudslides, Floods May Hit Devastated ‘Camp Fire’ Scene

Mudslides, Floods May Hit Devastated ‘Camp Fire’ Scene

The Camp Fire ravaged Northern California quickly and ferociously. Now flooding, mudslides and rivers of charred debris could do just the same. With more than 151,000 acres of newly scorched earth, heavy rain expected this week could lead to several other disasters. “Rainfall that would normally be absorbed will run off extremely quickly after a…MORE

Visalia Narcotics Detective Posts Bail After Proceedings in Tulare County

Visalia Narcotics Detective Posts Bail After Proceedings in Tulare County

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Visalia Narcotics Detective is out on bail after proceedings Monday in a Tulare County courtroom. Bryan Ferreria entered a not guilty plea on all counts. He’s one of two Visalia narcotics detectives facing prison time after being charged with 38 felonies, and five misdemeanors. Ferreria’s partner Shane Logan is facing…MORE

Pianists Coming Back To Fresno Yosemite International

Pianists Coming Back To Fresno Yosemite International

FRESNO (KMJ) — A group of pianists have once again been recruited by Fresno Yosemite International to grace passengers traveling through the terminal. The players will grant a musical interlude to passers-by as part of efforts to brighten the airport experience during the busy holiday season. The second annual Holiday Music Program started Monday and…MORE

Clovis Pilot Killed In Ukraine Laid To Rest This Weekend

Clovis Pilot Killed In Ukraine Laid To Rest This Weekend

FRESNO (KMJ) — A member of the Fresno’s 144th Fighter Wing, killed while taking part in Operation Clear Sky, will return to Fresno for a final goodbye. Lieutenant Colonel Seth “Jethro” Nehring died during a familiarization flight in Ukraine on October 16th (click here for more). He returned to the United States on October 29th,…MORE

12-Year-Old Girl Threatens to “Shoot Up” Sanger Middle School

12-Year-Old Girl Threatens to “Shoot Up” Sanger Middle School

SANGER, Calif. (KMJ) — Sanger police have arrested a 12-year-old girl, who allegedly threatened to “shoot up” Washington Academic Middle School on social media. Officers say the girl also posted of picture of a knife, and said she wanted to kill someone. A search of her home found that she did not have access to…MORE