Category Archives: Local News

$286k To Community Food Bank From Feeding Families Fund Drive

$286k To Community Food Bank From Feeding Families Fund Drive

FRESNO (KMJ) — A donation of more than a quarter-of-a-million dollars has been officially received by Community Food Bank. The money is the result of the Feeding Families Fund Drive, which was broadcast live on KMJ in September. For every $1 donated Gar Tootelian added an extra 50c. “This is the fourth year of the…MORE

Driver Arrested In Christmas Hit And Run – Police Still Searching For Others

Driver Arrested In Christmas Hit And Run – Police Still Searching For Others

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – One suspect has been arrested, but Hanford Police continue to look for for the two others involved in deadly hit-and-run on Christmas night. At around 8:45p.m. on December 25th, Hanford Police say 32-year-old Raymond Romero Jr. was on 11th Avenue when his SUV was t-boned by another SUV crossing the intersection…MORE

Governor’s Pardons Could Protect Two Immigrants From Deportation

Governor’s Pardons Could Protect Two Immigrants From Deportation

FRESNO (KMJ/AP) — A pair of immigrants may have been saved from removal from the United States thanks to the actions of Governor Jerry Brown. Mony Neth and Mao Rottanak Kong were both facing deportation, but the effective erasing of the felony charges against them could remove cause for federal agents to continue with proceedings.…MORE

Former Modesto Marine Arrested By FBI For Alleged Foiled Christmas Day Attack

Former Modesto Marine Arrested By FBI For Alleged Foiled Christmas Day Attack

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)- A former marine from Modesto arrested Friday by the FBI for allegedly plotting a Christmas Day attack at San Francisco’s Pier 39. Everitt Aaron Jameson is charged with one count of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. He appeared in a Fresno courtroom on Friday. According to court documents,…MORE

Porterville Man Accused Of Molesting Two Girls Under 10

Porterville Man Accused Of Molesting Two Girls Under 10

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 25-year-old Porterville man is now being accused of molesting two girls under the age of ten Giovanni Emmanuel Ruiz is being held in custody of the Tulare County Sheriff in lieu of $600,000 bail and immigration hold. Police say he molested a nine-year-old in November 2015 and a different nine-year-old…MORE

Fresno Sheriff’s Office Seeks Surveillance Video To Solve Murders

Fresno Sheriff’s Office Seeks Surveillance Video To Solve Murders

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Sheriff’s Office asking for surveillance video to figure out who killed a Fresno woman and her mother. On December 11th, 55 year-old Jennifer DuPras and her Mother, 88 years-old Cynthia Houk were found dead in their home on the 6200 block of Colonial.   Fresno Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti…MORE

“Porch Pirate” Caught On Camera – Fresno Police Want Your Help

“Porch Pirate” Caught On Camera – Fresno Police Want Your Help

FRESNO (KMJ) — The search is on for a man seen on security camera taking a package from outside a Fresno home. The theft took place at around 2.30pm on December 15th. The footage shows the suspect striding up to the door of the home close to Fowler and Shields, grabbing an item on the…MORE

Organized ATM Crime Ring Targets 200 Victims in Central Valley

Organized ATM Crime Ring Targets 200 Victims in Central Valley

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Around 200 people’s ATM card info has been stolen, in what Fresno Police think is an organized crime ring. Sergeant Brian Rogers from Fresno PD’S financial crimes unit says the victims were robbed between Friday and Monday. The suspect is believed to be working with a group out of Glendale in Southern…MORE

First Responders Go Toy Shopping For Fresno Kids In Need

First Responders Go Toy Shopping For Fresno Kids In Need

FRESNO (KMJ) — More than a hundred children living in shelter in Fresno have had their Christmas wishes granted following an early morning shopping spree by local first responders. Staff from American Ambulance, Madera County Sheriff’s Office, and Fresno Police arrived at Target in Fresno’s River Park at 5am, for two hours of present purchasing.…MORE

Falling Valley Temperatures Prompt “Hard Freeze Warning”

Falling Valley Temperatures Prompt “Hard Freeze Warning”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Cold temperatures are expected in the Central Valley in the coming days. A Hard Freeze Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, with temperatures potentially falling as low as 22°F in some parts. “The cold air will stay in place all the way into Thursday night and early Friday morning.…MORE