Category Archives: Local News

Space Station Passes Overhead Monday

Space Station Passes Overhead Monday

[Photo: NASA] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s a good night to look to the sky…. At 9:13 tonight (July 24th), the International Space Station will be directly overhead, that’s according to Brian Bellis as he checked the website heaven-above.com. “It’ll come up in the Southwest, and go directly overhead and then set in the Northeast.”…MORE

Graphic Video Of Deadly Crash Is Online – CHP Says Don’t Share It

Graphic Video Of Deadly Crash Is Online – CHP Says Don’t Share It

LOS BANOS (KMJ) — Footage appearing to show a fatal rollover north of Los Banos is now being circulated online. CHP alleges that 18 year old Obduila Sanchez was behind the wheel, and alcohol is believed to be a factor. But following the incident Friday evening, a video apparently displaying the moments before, during, and…MORE

Mariposa Hosting Disaster Relief Session for Detwiler Fire Victims

Mariposa, CA – Mariposa County will be hosting a Local Assistance Center (LAC) this Tuesday, July 25th, for individuals, families, and businesses impacted by the Detwiler Fire. The LAC provides a single facility where those impacted by the fire can access available disaster assistance programs and services. This multi-agency facility will include representatives from local,…MORE

Jan Thomas Swim School Closing Next Week

Jan Thomas Swim School Closing Next Week

(KMJ) – After almost 60 years in business, the Jan Thomas Swim School in Clovis is closing.  Jan Thomas says she and her daughter (who she runs the business with) made the decision to close midway through this summer, which is the school’s 59th year in existence. She says they felt it was simply time…MORE

Officers Shoot Suspect After Dangerous Chase

Officers Shoot Suspect After Dangerous Chase

UPDATE: The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect as 30-year-old Homar Cardenas, of Fresno.  He remains at CRMC in stable condition, but was proxy booked into the Fresno County Jail on 5 counts of assault with a deadly weapon and is being guarded at the hospital by jail staff.   (Photo: Homar Cardenas,…MORE

58 Year Old “Hero” Stops Fresno Starbucks Robbery

58 Year Old “Hero” Stops Fresno Starbucks Robbery

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A brave customer at a Fresno Starbucks stops a robbery. It was just after 5:30 Thursday, July 20th at the Starsbuck on Herndon and Golden State by the 99 Freewy. Police say 30 year-old Ryan Michael Flores was wearing a transformers mask, carrying what turned out ot be a fake gun…MORE

Calif. Gets More Money in VW Diesel Scandal

Calif. Gets More Money in VW Diesel Scandal

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is on track to receive an additional sum of nearly $154 million from the Volkswagen Group of America. It’s in addition to the $533 million settlement, over VW’s use of illegal emissions defeat devices, on its 2.0 and 3.0 liter diesel engines. Officials say there are still a number…MORE

Former Middle School Campus Supervisor Found Guilty Of Child Molestation

Former Middle School Campus Supervisor Found Guilty Of Child Molestation

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A former middle school campus supervisor is found guilty of 15 counts of child molestation. 30 year-old Luis Lopez from Dinuba was found guilty of 11 felony counts of lewd acts upon a child age fourteen and fifteen and four felony counts of lewd act upon a child under the age…MORE

Fresno’s Fight Against Illegal July 4th Fireworks Ramping Up For 2018

Fresno’s Fight Against Illegal July 4th Fireworks Ramping Up For 2018

FRESNO (KMJ) — Officials with both the City of Fresno and Fresno County are offering their help in the fight against illegal fireworks. The promises came during a Fresno City Council meeting Thursday morning, during a discussion put forward by Councilmember Garry Bredefeld. “I support fireworks, but legal fireworks”, began the District 6 representative. “We…MORE

Visalia Man Sentenced 232 Years For Child Molestation

Visalia Man Sentenced 232 Years For Child Molestation

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Visalia man is sentenced to 232 years in prison for child molestation. The crimes took place between 2013 and 2015 in Tulare County, the victim was a girl under the age of 14. On May 9th, a Tulare County jury convicted Larry Sul of two felony counts of forcible lewd act…MORE