Category Archives: Local News

President Castro Talks Success And Dreamers In Spring Semester Speech

President Castro Talks Success And Dreamers In Spring Semester Speech

FRESNO (KMJ) — In his first address to staff and faculty in 2018, Fresno State President Joseph Castro said he wants to encourage talent and collaboration, but also express concern for undocumented students facing an uncertain future. “Before I proceed with today’s assembly, I want to take a minute to acknowledge the recent loss of…MORE

Legislation Would Expand Abortion Services for CA College Students

Legislation Would Expand Abortion Services for CA College Students

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The bill, making its way through the legislature, would require health centers on University of California and California State University campuses, to provide “non-surgical abortion services.” It comes from Democratic Senator Connie Leyva, who claims more than 400,000 women attending the UC and CSU systems need access to drugs which can create…MORE

Fresno’s Master List Of Rentals Now Live – “Everybody Has To Register”

Fresno’s Master List Of Rentals Now Live – “Everybody Has To Register”

FRESNO (KMJ) — An online register of every rental home in the City of Fresno is now being established. “I made a promise to the people of Fresno to dramatically improve our housing stock and substantially reduce substandard housing,” said Mayor Lee Brand as he started Wednesday’s announcement inside Fresno City Hall. That promise came…MORE

Man Hits Puppy On Video Taped By Fresno School Kids

Man Hits Puppy On Video Taped By Fresno School Kids

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -An investigation by Fresno Police after a man was caught on camera abusing a puppy – witnessed by two students, and now more than 17,000 people on Facebook. The cell phone video was taken by two kids who saw it happen on Cedar near Floradora Avenue, as they were boarding the…MORE

“Public Is Losing Money” As Hall Of Records Goes Dark

“Public Is Losing Money” As Hall Of Records Goes Dark

FRESNO (KMJ) — A power outage at Fresno County’s Hall of Records, which shut some services down early and plunged the Board of Supervisors into darkness, is being blamed on the building itself. “I’m told that there is a main outage somewhere on the street,” explained Fresno County Assessor-Recorder Paul Dictos. “Hopefully they are going…MORE

Woman Is Victim Of Hit & Run – Family Pleads For Help Finding Driver

Woman Is Victim Of Hit & Run – Family Pleads For Help Finding Driver

Fresno, CA (KMJ) – The Coroner’s Office has released the name of the woman who was struck by car Thursday night in Fresno. California Highway Patrol Officers say 49 year old Margarita Grimaldo was found on the road, along Cornelia and Shields. It was around 7:00 when the accident was reported to police. The mother…MORE

Fresno Homicide Victim Identified As 17 Year Old High School Student

Fresno Homicide Victim Identified As 17 Year Old High School Student

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police have identified Sunday’s homicide victim as 17 year-old Adalberto Ocampo. Police say it happened around 7:30 Sunday night at California near Elm in South Fresno. According to Fresno police, Ocampo was outside of a car talking with 3 or 4 people in a car, when someone inside the car shot…MORE

Bill Calls for ‘Sanctuary’ Status for Calif. Pot Growers, Sellers

Bill Calls for ‘Sanctuary’ Status for Calif. Pot Growers, Sellers

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Days after becoming a sanctuary state that prohibits law enforcement from complying with federal officials on certain immigration matters, a Democratic lawmaker is pushing legislation to take that model and apply it to marijuana issues. The Golden State is once again at odds with the feds, as U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions…MORE

Fresno Co Health Dept Announces First Flu Death, Urges Vaccinations

Fresno Co Health Dept Announces First Flu Death, Urges Vaccinations

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -A Fresno County resident under the age of 65 has died of the flu. The Fresno County Department of Public Health made the announcement on Monday, January 8th. “People most at risk are individuals over the age of 65, young children under the age of 2, and pregnant women and people…MORE

Competency Trial Day 1: “Watch The Weather” Shouts Muhammad

Competency Trial Day 1: “Watch The Weather” Shouts Muhammad

FRESNO (KMJ) — Proceedings are now underway to establish the mental status of the alleged Downtown Fresno shooter. Kori Ali Muhammad’s competency trial started inside Fresno County Superior Court Monday morning. Muhammad arrived shortly after 10am dressed in a gray shirt and tie, with four deputies surrounding him. It comes after two court appointed doctors…MORE