Category Archives: Local News

Ag Task Force Detectives Seek To Identify Alleged Hay Thief

Ag Task Force Detectives Seek To Identify Alleged Hay Thief

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office’s Ag Task Force detectives are trying to identify an alleged hay thief. The Sheriff’s Office says a farmer with a ranch near Kearney Park in Fresno recently noticed bales of hay have been slowing been disappearing from his large stack. To try and combat the problem,…MORE

Fresno Police Reunite “Champ” With Owners

Fresno Police Reunite “Champ” With Owners

  UPDATE:  — The Fresno Police Department was able to locate ‘Champ’ and reunite him with his family Friday evening. FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are hoping video can reunite a dog with its owners. Champ is a beloved 10 year old Shih tzu dog. On May 13th, Champ and his owner were walking…MORE

Herman Cain In Fresno – Shares His Views On The GOP

Herman Cain In Fresno – Shares His Views On The GOP

FRESNO (KMJ) — National business leader and former Republican party presidential candidate shared his views on the GOP during a speech in Fresno. Former 2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain headlined the annual Fresno County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan dinner Thursday night. Cain shared his views on the current state of the GOP and of President…MORE

CNN Highlights ‘Woke’ Calwa Ahead of Primary

CNN Highlights ‘Woke’ Calwa Ahead of Primary

Blue state, red valley: In this part of California, a new generation is more woke than ever CALWA, California (CNN) – Sandra Celedon’s hometown barely resembles the California we know. There are no Golden Gates or Hollywood walks. No sweeping Malibu vistas. No Pacific fog creeping over a city by the bay. Here, labor leader…MORE

Mayor Brand Unveils FAASTER Portal – Says It Will Result In More Jobs

Mayor Brand Unveils FAASTER Portal – Says It Will Result In More Jobs

FRESNO (KMJ) — A new online portal to streamline business and building permits in the City of Fresno is now online. FAASTER (which stands for Fresno’s Accelerated Applications System to Track Electronic Reviews) was unveiled to the public Thursday morning inside Fresno City Hall. Mayor Lee Brand described it as a one-stop shop for applications.…MORE

Madera Sheriff’s Office Looking For Man Who Tried To Lure Girl Into SUV

Madera Sheriff’s Office Looking For Man Who Tried To Lure Girl Into SUV

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man tried to lure a girl into his vehicle in Madera County. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying and locating him. They say it happened on Sunday, May 27th, at 1:45 p.m., near the Raymond Post Office. The girl was walking in the area when…MORE

Bat Found In Madera County Tests Positive For Rabies

Bat Found In Madera County Tests Positive For Rabies

[Photo: File] FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – A bat found in Madera County has tested positive for rabies. It’s the second confirmed case of animal rabies this year in Madera County. The infected bat was found this month, in Oakhurst. “The rabies virus is a fairly rare and often fatal disease affecting the brain.” said Sara Bosse,…MORE

Court Forces ALRB To Count Central Valley Farm Workers Votes

Court Forces ALRB To Count Central Valley Farm Workers Votes

[File: Liz Kern/KMJ] FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – A court ruling Wednesday forces the count of Central Valley farmworker votes. Ballots cast in the UFW decertification vote must be counted in a decision by the Fifth District Court of Appeals. “This is a huge victory – these farmworkers have been fighting for this for a long, long…MORE

Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Shot East Of Tulare

Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Shot East Of Tulare

[Photo: Tulare Sheriff’s Office]   FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A homicide investigation is underway east of Tulare after a shooting leaves one person dead. Sheriff’s officials say the call came in around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. 41-year-old Adam Hernandez was still alive and paramedics were performing CPR when deputies arrived at Avenue 228 and Road 140.…MORE