Category Archives: Local News

Identity Released Of Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In Atwater

Identity Released Of Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In Atwater

[Photo: Merced County Sheriff’s Office] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Merced County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the man killed in Friday’s officer-involved shooting in Atwater. During a news conference on Monday, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said 42-year-old Timothy Breckenridge of Merced was shot and killed in a home during a probation compliance…MORE

“Moist Storm” Forecast To Hit The Central Valley This Week

“Moist Storm” Forecast To Hit The Central Valley This Week

FRESNO (KMJ) — The National Weather Service has warned of another band of wet weather about to strike the Central Valley. Another surge of tropical moisture is due to arrive late this week, with the potential of some heavy rain, flooding, and debris flow. “The equatorial Pacific evaporates a lot of moisture up into the…MORE

AG Becerra To Take Over Madera DA’s Investigation of County Board of Supervisors

AG Becerra To Take Over Madera DA’s Investigation of County Board of Supervisors

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Madera County District Attorney, David A. Linn, announced Friday that California Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, will take charge of all matters concerning his criminal investigation of members of the Madera County Board of Supervisors, due to the potential conflict of interest between Linn and the supervisors. Linn previously announced that he…MORE

UCSF Fresno & CRMC Teaching Life-saving Skills On National Stop the Bleed Day

UCSF Fresno & CRMC Teaching Life-saving Skills On National Stop the Bleed Day

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans under age 46, according to a National Academies of Science study. Many lives, however, can be saved by stopping blood loss. The UCSF Fresno Department of Surgery and Community Regional Medical Center Trauma Program are teaming up to teach life-saving skills…MORE

Governor Proclaims March 30th “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”

Governor Proclaims March 30th “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Governor Jerry Brown has declared Friday March 30th “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” It is to honor the nearly 3.5 million U.S. Armed Forces personnel who served during the Vietnam War, and related conflicts, between 1959 and 1975. “I’m hoping that this will bring a little bit of a sense of recognition,”…MORE

Gap Agrees To Move E-Commerce Center To Fresno

Gap Agrees To Move E-Commerce Center To Fresno

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Hundred of jobs are coming to Fresno after Mayor Lee Brand and his administration have reached an agreement with Gap to move its fulfillment center to the city. The relocation allows Gap to place its e-commerce fulfillment center, currently located out-of-state, near its store distribution facilities in the vicinity…MORE

Fresno Police Looking For Man Accused Of Bank Robbery

Fresno Police Looking For Man Accused Of Bank Robbery

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno police are asking for the public’s help to find a man they say robbed a local credit union. Police were called to the Educational Employees Credit Union on N. Milburn Ave in West Fresno on Tuesday afternoon after a robbery was reported. Witnesses told officers the man was a white…MORE

Fresno County Jail Shooter Found Guilty On All Charges

Fresno County Jail Shooter Found Guilty On All Charges

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A jury inside Fresno County Superior Court has found accused Fresno County Jail shooter Thong Vang guilty on all charges. The ex-convict from Laos was found guilty on Thursday, March 29th of two counts of felony attempted murder, two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and one count of possession of…MORE

Fresno Mayor Streamlining City’s Food Truck Permitting Process

Fresno Mayor Streamlining City’s Food Truck Permitting Process

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announces changes to the city’s food truck permitting process. Mayor Brand is eliminating both the $500 security bond and fingerprint requirement for all mobile vendor owners, operators, and employees. “After discussions this week with event organizers and staff, I have decided to eliminate both those requirements from…MORE