Category Archives: Local News

Do You Want To Be In Marvel’s “Captain Marvel”? Now Is Your Chance!

Do You Want To Be In Marvel’s “Captain Marvel”? Now Is Your Chance!

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Do you want to be in Marvel’s “Captain Marvel”? Now is your chance! Central Casting is looking for extras to be in “Open World”, which is the working title for “Captain Marvel”. The casting call is looking for people who: Look to be in their 20s to 50s Military and government…MORE

Peace Officers Memorial Honors Those Killed In The Line Of Duty

Peace Officers Memorial Honors Those Killed In The Line Of Duty

FRESNO (KMJ) — Law enforcement of Fresno County have remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony in Downtown Fresno Thursday saw personnel from numerous agencies gather in remembrance and observance. “One thing I hear from the survivors and the families that’s most important to them, they say ‘please don’t forget.’ This is part…MORE

House Speaker Paul Ryan Tours Kerman Manufacturing Facility

House Speaker Paul Ryan Tours Kerman Manufacturing Facility

[Photo: Liz Kern KMJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – House Speaker Paul Ryan visited the Central Valley, Wednesday, touring a local manufacturing facility. Speaker Ryan was the guest of U.S. Congressman David Valadao, visiting the MEC Aerial Work Platforms facility in Kerman. The site was chosen as an example of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…MORE

Pot Dispensary Bust Finds Food Made To Look Like Candy

Pot Dispensary Bust Finds Food Made To Look Like Candy

FRESNO (KMJ) — An illegal marijuana dispensary in Central Fresno has been shut down, but among the items seized by Fresno Police are edibles closely resembling candy and cookies. “Candy that might fall in the hands of our children,” said Police Chief Jerry Dyer. “These candies would be very very difficult for a child to…MORE

Search Continues for RV Chase Suspect In The South Valley

Search Continues for RV Chase Suspect In The South Valley

(KMJ) – Law enforcement across the South Valley continue to search for this possibly armed domestic violence suspect who led police on a chase in an RV with two young children inside. 46-year old Stephen Houk (pictured above) is believed to be the man who led police on a chase as he drove an RV…MORE

Fresno Area Gangs Targeted By Multi-Agency Operation

Fresno Area Gangs Targeted By Multi-Agency Operation

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer held a press conference Tuesday, with results of a nearly month long operation targeting gangs. During April, the task force was working to impact gang crimes in the Fresno metropolitan area, focusing on gang violence in all 5 Policing Districts which resulted in multiple arrests and the…MORE

Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives Looking To Question This Woman

Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives Looking To Question This Woman

UPDATE:Thanks to a tipster, we have identified this woman. Appreciate all your help. – Tony Botti, Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson.   FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a theft that happened back on April 3rd. They have surveillance video from that date – and hope to question this woman shown in…MORE

Fresno’s Fulton Street Needs Your Vote To Win A $25,000 Prize

Fresno’s Fulton Street Needs Your Vote To Win A $25,000 Prize

FRESNO (KMJ) — Downtown Fresno’s Fulton Street is in the running for a $25,000 prize, but needs your help to succeed. The local road, which re-opened in October following a $20 million renovation, has been named as one of 25 quarter-finalists in the “America’s Main Streets” competition. “We are in our third year of the…MORE

Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Porterville

Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Porterville

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information after a man was found dead. It happened Monday around 7:14 p.m. in the 1500 block of E. Tyler Avenue in Porterville. According to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of shots heard and a man down. When…MORE