Category Archives: Local News

Madera Authorities Seek Next of Kin for Hit & Run Victim

Madera Authorities Seek Next of Kin for Hit & Run Victim

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ) — The Madera County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the next of kin, for a man killed in a hit-and-run. 50-year-old Angel Gutierrez was fatally struck near Avenue 21 and Road 26 on October 22. If you know anything, call the Madera County Coroner’s Office at 559-674-7774.MORE

Two Calif. Death Row Inmates Found Dead

Two Calif. Death Row Inmates Found Dead

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Two men on California’s death row for committing multiple murders have been found dead at San Quentin State Prison. California prison officials said Monday they are investigating both deaths as suicides. Officials say Andrew Urdiales was found unresponsive in his cell Friday during a security check and died Saturday. The 54-year-old…MORE

Heavy Voter Turn Out, So Far, in Fresno County

Heavy Voter Turn Out, So Far, in Fresno County

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Election day is Tuesday – Are you ready to vote? Fresno County Registrar of Voters Brandi Orth wants to make sure you are. “Go to our website fresnovote.com and it says ‘check my voter status,’ and look yourself up, and make sure that your address is correct and where your polling…MORE

Highway Shooter Sentenced to 354 Years for Firing at Vehicles in Fresno County

Highway Shooter Sentenced to 354 Years for Firing at Vehicles in Fresno County

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 42 year-old man convicted in a series of random shootings in West Fresno County is sentenced to centuries behind bars. Jorge Javier Gracia is sentenced to 354 years to life in prison for 19 felony charges. The weight of his sentence due to his two prior strikes and enhancements,…MORE

Wedding Reception Homicide Victim Identified

Wedding Reception Homicide Victim Identified

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  The search continues for the suspect who opened fire and killed a man at a wedding reception in Fresno County. Hundreds were gathered at a home on Marks near Annandale on Saturday night when Fresno Co. Sheriffs deputies say a man shot and killed a man at an outdoor reception.  The victim,…MORE

Synagogue Attack Is “Motivated By Hatred,” Says Fresno Rabbi

Synagogue Attack Is “Motivated By Hatred,” Says Fresno Rabbi

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Rabbi Rick Winer has called for unity following the attack on a local synagogue this week. The word “Israel” was torn down from the sign outside the Temple Beth Israel Synagogue in Fresno. The incident, which Fresno Police said happened between sometime between 10pm Tuesday and 7am Wednesday, has been classified…MORE

Fresno Bank Robber Gets Away Red-Handed, Literally

Fresno Bank Robber Gets Away Red-Handed, Literally

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man who police say robbed a North Fresno bank will be literally red-handed, and is on the run in Fresno. Fresno Police Captain Burke Farrah told KMJ that the suspect robbed the Compass Bank at Palm and Shaw around 10:30am, Friday morning. “He went in to the bank and demanded…MORE