Category Archives: Local News

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kicks Off “Bigs In Blue” With Fresno Law Enforcement

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kicks Off “Bigs In Blue” With Fresno Law Enforcement

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Big Brothers Big Sisters joins forces with Fresno County Law Enforcement to mentor Valley kids. The program Bigs in Blue kicked off at Fresno City Council on Wednesday, October 18th, with Congressman Jim Costa in attendance. Madera was first in the Valley to partner kids with mentors from law agencies, and now…MORE

Fresno Activist Arrested For Fulton Mall Vandalism

Fresno Activist Arrested For Fulton Mall Vandalism

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno activist is arrested for vandalism on the Fulton Mall. 53-year-old Dallas Blanchard is accused of splashing white paint last weekend on new signs just days before the mall is reopening. Lieutenant David Ramsey says Fresno Police arrested him Wednesday October 18th around 9:00p.m. “We were able to tie him…MORE

Fresno Hopes A “Unique” Approach Will Tempt Amazon’s HQ2

Fresno Hopes A “Unique” Approach Will Tempt Amazon’s HQ2

FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposal to encourage Amazon’s second headquarters to the City of Fresno is being billed as an opportunity for the online retailer to become the “ultimate corporate citizen.” “We’ve seen many mayors across the country from Sacramento to Georgia make some very lavish offers…it’s turned into a bidding war and it’s something…MORE

Yosemite Confirms Missing Hiker’s Remains Found In Park

Yosemite Confirms Missing Hiker’s Remains Found In Park

YOSEMITE (KMJ) — Remains found in Yosemite National Park have been identified as those of Alexander Sevier. The member of the U.S. Navy was last seen on May 3rd 2017, and traveled to California alone from his home in Virginia. He was known for taking hikes by himself and was reported missing when he both…MORE

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate John Cox Speaks At Maddy Institute Luncheon

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate John Cox Speaks At Maddy Institute Luncheon

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox speaks Tuesday at the Maddy Institute Luncheon. Businessman John Cox is originally from Chicago, but now lives in San Diego, and has family in Fresno. Cox says he’s running to drain California’s swamp of its corruption and cronyism. “This state has become unaffordable, its business climate…MORE

Calif. Pet Stores to Sell Only Animals from Rescue Organizations

Calif. Pet Stores to Sell Only Animals from Rescue Organizations

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Dogs, cats, and rabbits sold in California pet stores, will soon have to come exclusively from shelters or rescue organizations. Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a measure requiring that to become state law this January. It aims to lower the expense of running animal shelters in the Golden State, which is presently…MORE

Valley Protesters Demand More VA Staff – Say Shortage Risks Patient Safety

Valley Protesters Demand More VA Staff – Say Shortage Risks Patient Safety

FRESNO (KMJ) — A local union is taking part in a national effort to demand that the federal government boost employee numbers at all VA facilities. The AFGE (American Federation of Government Employees) Local 2654 says there are more than 49,000 vacancies across the country, and it means veterans are being deprived of the health…MORE

Southeast Fresno Robbery Suspects At-Large, Victim In Critical Condition

Southeast Fresno Robbery Suspects At-Large, Victim In Critical Condition

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Suspects are still at-large in an armed Southeast Fresno robbery that left one man critically injured. Fresno Police say just before 2:00am on Monday, October 16th, they got a call of a shooting on Kings Canyon just east of Peach. They arrived to find the victim had already been taken to…MORE

Gov. Brown Kills Bill to Force Trump to Release Tax Returns

Gov. Brown Kills Bill to Force Trump to Release Tax Returns

WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Donald Trump has made pretty clear he’s not going to release his tax returns, but that hasn’t stopped Democrats from scheming ways to make him do it. They thought they had a winning idea in California — just require public release of tax returns as a prerequisite for getting on the…MORE