Category Archives: Local News

Tulare Detectives Need Help Identifying These Alleged Armed Robbers

Tulare Detectives Need Help Identifying These Alleged Armed Robbers

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Detectives in Tulare are investigating an armed robbery and and need the public’s assistance to identify the suspects. It happened June 30th on Avenue 192 AND Road 152. The suspect approached a road-side vendor on an ATV and tried to pull the victim into an orchard as one suspect held the…MORE

Legislation To Repair & Update San Joaquin Valley Water Projects Approved By House

Legislation To Repair & Update San Joaquin Valley Water Projects Approved By House

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Legislation to make it easier to repair and update water projects in the San Joaquin Valley is approved by the House. Speaking before the House of Representatives, Valley Congressman Jim Costa stressed the importance of water. “Nowhere is that more evident than in California, the San Joaquin Valley, the most productive…MORE

Two Injured, One With Serious Burns, In Southeast Fresno Apartment Fire

Two Injured, One With Serious Burns, In Southeast Fresno Apartment Fire

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two people are injured, one with serious burns, during an apartment fire Thursday, in Southeast Fresno. Fresno Fire Captain Robert Costillo says the blaze began around 12:30p.m. at 331 S. Dearing Avenue by Chestnut and Kings Canyon. Two patients were transported to CRMC, one suffered burns over 30 percent of her…MORE

Teen Arrested At Hanford Bible Camp, Charged With Rape

Teen Arrested At Hanford Bible Camp, Charged With Rape

  FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – Hanford Police arrest a Valley teen at a city bible camp — and charge him with rape. Investigators say this all happened at Hanford’s Koinonia Church Bible Camp back on July 2nd, 2018. “They became acquaintances through the bible camp,” said Hanford Police Lieutenant Greg Fryner as he described the circumstances…MORE

‘County Fire’ Sparked by Electric Livestock Fence

‘County Fire’ Sparked by Electric Livestock Fence

(CNN) – A fast-moving blaze that’s burned for nearly two weeks in Northern California was started by an improperly installed electric livestock fence, fire officials said. The County Fire, which started on June 30 in Yolo and Napa counties, is the largest fire in the state right now and has scorched 90,000 acres so far.…MORE

One Person Sent To Hospital After Officer Involved Shooting In Los Banos

One Person Sent To Hospital After Officer Involved Shooting In Los Banos

FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – One person was flown to a Modesto hospital Wednesday, after an officer involved shooting involving Los Banos Police Los Banos Police say it happened just after 12:30p.m. near the Los Banos Community Center on Seventh Street. Police were called to the area to investigate a report of a man with a gun.…MORE

Fresno Crime View Shows Downward Trend Continues

Fresno Crime View Shows Downward Trend Continues

FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police release crime numbers that show a continued downward trend. Homicides are down in the city 47.4 percent, said Police Chief Jerry Dyer, last year at this time there were 38 murders in Fresno, this year there were 20. Violent crime is down 1.3 percent compared to last year. Police…MORE

Failed Fresno City Council Candidate Calling For Election Reform

Failed Fresno City Council Candidate Calling For Election Reform

FRESNO (KMJ) — A candidate in the Fresno City Council District 3 race, who missed out on November’s runoff election by six votes, is now calling for changes to be made to Fresno County’s electoral system. Darren Miller achieved 762 votes on June 5th, with Tate Hill receiving 768 votes, and Miguel Arias netting 1478…MORE

Valley Ag “Legend” Fred Machado Has Passed Away

Valley Ag “Legend” Fred Machado Has Passed Away

FRESNO (KMJ) — A man described as a major presence on agricultural boards and committees throughout Fresno County and California has passed away. According to the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Fernando “Fred” C. Machado died on Monday after a battle with cancer. He was born in 1932 and came to the United States at the…MORE