FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – From amateurs to seasoned filmmakers, 10 people have been chosen as the winners of the Big Tell – Undiscovered Stories of the Central Valley. This is the first year for The Big Tell, a regional film making competition for documentaries featuring stories of California’s Central Valley. CVCF awarded ten grants…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno is cracking down on slumlords and providing more housing. Fresno’s Mayor, and City Manager were among city officials taking a tour of two newly-renovated apartment complexes in Central Fresno, on Wednesday. Mayor Lee Brand says they look a lot different than before – in 2016 they…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A furry law enforcement officer goes down in the line of duty.. but the prognosis is good for Mikey. The Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 deputy was shot July 17th during a S.W.A.T operation. The dog was shot in the paw accidentally, when he was being attacked by pit bulls. “Amongst the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fraudsters are using caller ID spoofing, claiming they’re from the Apple store in Fashion Fair Mall. According to the Better Business Bureau, the scammers insist that your iCloud account has been compromised, and demand the serial number of your iPhone. The calls are entirely bogus. If you receive one, don’t provide…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A suspect in a massive beehive theft discovered in Fresno County is yet to enter a plea. Vitaliy Yeroshenko is described by Fresno County Sheriff’s Office as a “business partner” in the alleged crime, but proceedings Wednesday morning were delayed again due to what the defense attorney describes as a failure to…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy was shot on Tuesday as officers attempted to apprehend suspected car thieves. The suspects holed themselves up in a central Fresno apartment for the majority of the day. The apartment complex was evacuated, after the Sheriff’s S.W.A.T. team learned the men may be armed. Eventually,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Environmental Protection Agency has approved limits on the level of mercury, pertaining to fish caught in California waters. Mining operations during the Gold Rush are responsible for millions of pounds of mercury, which is a neurtoxin, throughout state waterways. Bass, salmon, trout, and other popular fish are key sources of food,…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The alleged Downtown Fresno shooter will receive another mental health evaluation. Judge W. Kent Hamlin made that decision inside Fresno County Superior Court Tuesday morning, appointing psychiatrist Dr. Howard Terrell to examine the suspect. Kori Ali Muhammad was already present within Department 30 before proceedings began, and his was the first case…… MORE
[Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tradition and culture were abound at this weekend’s St Anthony’s Festival in Easton. [Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ] Fred Machado was just one of the people attending the Festa, celebrating the life and times of a saint to both Portuguese and Italians. “It’s been going on for 82 years…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Central Valley is expected to get cooler this week, with a new band of low pressure coming in from the Pacific Ocean. The intense heat is set to start dropping off on Wednesday in the Fresno area, with other local cities following a similar trend. “There’s a weak disturbance passing well…… MORE
