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A Day Of Remembrance Of The Armenian Genocide

A Day Of Remembrance Of The Armenian Genocide

Fresno, CA (KMJ) – Tuesday, April 28th marked 103 years since the Armenian Genocide. Events in Armenia and around the world were taking place to remember the massacre of 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman Turks. Governor Jerry Brown issued a proclamation on Tuesday, declaring it “A Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide” here in…MORE

Rodeo Fans Getting Designated Pick Up Point – Warned Not To Drive Drunk

Rodeo Fans Getting Designated Pick Up Point – Warned Not To Drive Drunk

CLOVIS (KMJ) — Visitors to the Clovis Rodeo, who may be tempted to have a few alcoholic beverages during this year’s festivities, will this year have a specific area for someone to drop them off or pick them up. The parking lot beneath the water tower at Clovis Avenue and 5th Street will be designated…MORE

NBA’s Stephen Curry Strikes Deal With Sony

NBA’s Stephen Curry Strikes Deal With Sony

[Photo: AP] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – NBA’s Stephen Curry strikes a deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The Golden State Warriors All-Star guard announced Monday that he will produce TV, film and possibly gaming projects. His company, Unanimous Media, will focus on family, faith, and sports themes. No specific projects were announced. Curry says in a statement…MORE

4 Arrested, 11 Pounds Meth Seized In Fresno, Kids Inside Car During Bust

4 Arrested, 11 Pounds Meth Seized In Fresno, Kids Inside Car During Bust

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Four people from Southern California are now in custody after a large meth bust in South Fresno. Thanks to a tip, Fresno Police say they confiscated 11 pounds of meth during a bust on Saturday night, in the parking lot of In-N-Out Burger near Highway 99 and Jensen Ave. Officers…MORE

Fresno PD: Consider Giving To Charity Instead Of Panhandlers

Fresno PD: Consider Giving To Charity Instead Of Panhandlers

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno PD is asking locals to donate to their favorite charity, instead of giving to people in the median. The warning comes as part of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Operation. In an update detailing officers’ weekend operations, the department said giving to those next to the road is very dangerous for…MORE

Fresno Water Treatment Plant On Budget And About To Start Pumping

Fresno Water Treatment Plant On Budget And About To Start Pumping

FRESNO (KMJ) — The finishing touches are now being installed on the City of Fresno’s latest addition to its water supply system, billed as the largest and most expensive project its history. The Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility is described as not only on time, but sticking to its $201.5 million budget too (click here…MORE

2 Children, 1 Adult Found Dead in Modesto Home

2 Children, 1 Adult Found Dead in Modesto Home

[van id=”van/ns-acc/2018/04/23/WE-001MO_CNNA-ST1-10000000048a5e7b”] MODESTO, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say three people including two children have been found dead inside a central California home. Police in Modesto said Sunday that it’s still unclear how the three died, but there are no suspects outstanding. The bodies, including those of two boys ages 4 and 6, were discovered in…MORE

Starving Horses Rescued from Sanger Property

SANGER, Calif. (AP) – Eight malnourished horses, some so skinny their ribs were visible, have been rescued in central California. The Fresno Bee reports the animals seized Friday from a property in Sanger had all been used for entertainment purposes. Seven are miniature horses and one is full-sized. The newspaper says some of the animals…MORE

Madera County Farm Bureau President Arrested After DUI Crash

Madera County Farm Bureau President Arrested After DUI Crash

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Madera County Farm Bureau President was arrested after a DUI crash that left one person with major injuries, officers say. It happened April 11 just after 1:00 a.m. on Avenue 12 east of Road 24 1/2 in Madera County. According to the California Highway Patrol, 21-year-old Omar Valencia was…MORE

Fresno High Band Teacher Arrested, Accused of Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old Student

Fresno High Band Teacher Arrested, Accused of Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old Student

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno High School band instructor was arrested on Friday, accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student. Police Chief Jerry Dyer and Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson held a press conference on Friday afternoon at District Headquarters. Chief Dyer said a woman called police on Thursday night to say her…MORE