Category Archives: Local News

Young Burn Survivors In Sanger This Week For Champ Camp

Young Burn Survivors In Sanger This Week For Champ Camp

FRESNO (KMJ) — A week-long summer camp for young burn survivors is taking place this week in the Central Valley. More than 140 kids, from all over the state, are attending Champ Camp at the Wonder Valley Ranch in Sanger. “They’ve spent an amazing amount time in hospital, so this camp really allows them to…MORE

13 Yr Old Charged in Murder of 14 Yr Old

13 Yr Old Charged in Murder of 14 Yr Old

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  A 13 year old Huron boy spent the weekend in jail, held on murder charges. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department says the child was arrested Friday night in the shooting death of 14 year old Diego Perez at the Porvenire Estates Apartments on the 16,000 block of W. Tornado Avenue. Huron Police officers were called to…MORE

“Collaboration With ICE Is Unacceptable” Says Protester Outside Jail

"Collaboration With ICE Is Unacceptable" Says Protester Outside Jail

FRESNO (KMJ) — What’s being described as a “kidnapping” in Los Angeles, is prompting renewed calls to force ICE out of Fresno County Jail. The demonstration Friday morning was billed as a “Solidarity Day of Action” with Claudia Rueda, who was detained in May. “When she was by herself, moving just her family cars, and…MORE

Fresno Teacher’s Association Hands F.U.S.D. “Last, Best, Final Deal”

Fresno Teacher’s Association Hands F.U.S.D. “Last, Best, Final Deal”

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Teachers Association said at a press conference Friday afternoon that it’s given it’s final counter-proposal to Fresno Unified. There’s been back and forth between the District and the Fresno Teachers Association over class size, special education, teacher autonomy, hours, salaries and especially safety and discipline -huge issues that the…MORE

Motorcycle Run in Memory of Sgt. Rod Lucas

Motorcycle Run in Memory of Sgt. Rod Lucas

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A motorcycle run is happening Saturday (6/10) in memory of fallen Fresno County Sheriff Sergeant Rod Lucas. The Rod Lucas “Poker Run” will begin in Fresno and then head to five different Central Valley cities – Selma, Lemoore (then riding past where Sgt. Lucas is buried), Riverdale, San Joaquin and ending in…MORE

Study: Sex Education Cuts Could Lead to Drop in Teen Pregnancies

Study: Sex Education Cuts Could Lead to Drop in Teen Pregnancies

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — It’s long been thought that increased sexual education leads to a reduction in teen pregnancies. However, according to a new study published in the Journal of Health Economics, that’s not always the case. Budget cuts to sexual health classes in England, are believed to have led to a drop in teen pregnancies.…MORE

Son In Court On Murder Charge – After Mother Found In Burning House

Son In Court On Murder Charge – After Mother Found In Burning House

FRESNO (KMJ) — The man accused of the stabbing death of his mother, whose body was then found inside a burning house, has made his first appearance in front of a judge charged with her murder. Winston Max Russell entered the courtroom at around 10.30am Thursday, and sat calmly with his arms folded while proceedings…MORE

Chaffee Zoo Mourns The Loss of Kara The Elephant

Chaffee Zoo Mourns The Loss of Kara The Elephant

(KMJ) Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo announces the passing of one of its oldest residents, 40-year old Asian Elephant Kara. Here is a portion of the statement released by Zoo Officials on Thursday: Due to a rapid decline in health, caused by progressive, chronic mobility issues, Kara was humanely euthanized on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. “Kara had…MORE