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Beauty Salons And Barbershops Soon Able To Serve Alcohol

Beauty Salons And Barbershops Soon Able To Serve Alcohol

FRESNO (KMJ) — The number of places legally able to serve alcohol is about to rise in California. From January 1st 2017 Assembly Bill 1322 will come into force, allowing beauty salons or barbershops to offer their patrons a glass of either beer or wine. “A law that will allow beauty salons and barbershops, that…MORE

Duck Escapes Capture After Causing Traffic Problems In Fresno

Duck Escapes Capture After Causing Traffic Problems In Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — A duck escapes the clutches of the CHP after causing traffic problems in Fresno Thursday morning. Dispatch began receiving calls after 7am, to a situation unfolding close to the intersection of Highway 180 and Peach Avenue, south of Fresno Yosemite International Airport. “We did get a couple of calls this morning of…MORE

Suspected Hit-And-Run Driver Detained After Running Naked Through Neighborhood

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – After allegedly leaving the scene of an accident in northwest Fresno, a suspected hit-and-run driver returned home to his wife.  According to Fresno Police, the suspect’s wife had called 911 when he left the house, before the accident, worried about his mental state. Fresno Police says the man, 32-year-old Jonathan Christopher…MORE

Suspect On The Run After Vehicle Rollover Crash

Suspect On The Run After Vehicle Rollover Crash

FRESNO (KMJ) — A suspect who Fresno Police says caused a rollover crash in that city is still on the run. The call came in at just after 11am Wednesday to the intersection of First Street and McKinley Avenue. “The vehicle that caused the accident…was gone from the scene”, reveals Lieutenant Joe Gomez. “Took off…MORE

Dr. Vincent Petrucci The “Father” of Fresno State Viticulture Program Passes Away

Dr. Vincent Petrucci The “Father” of Fresno State Viticulture Program Passes Away

Doctor Vincent Petrucci, who helped establish the viticulture and wine making programs at Fresno State passed away on Tuesday. The university says they received notice of his passing. Doctor Petrucci taught at Fresno state from 1948 until 1993, where he founded the Fresno State Viticulture and Enology Research Center, which includes the library bearing his…MORE

Earthquakes Felt In The Central Valley – No Reports Of Injuries Or Damages

Earthquakes Felt In The Central Valley – No Reports Of Injuries Or Damages

FRESNO (KMJ) — A series of earthquakes strikes the Central Valley in the early hours of Wednesday morning. There were actually two significant tremors, both measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale. The first at 12.18am PT at a depth of around 5 miles, the second at 12.22am PT at a depth of around 7 miles.…MORE

Coroner Looking For Deceased Homeless Man’s Relatives

Coroner Looking For Deceased Homeless Man’s Relatives

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Coroner is seeking the relatives of Francisco Chavez Salinas.  The 64-year-old homeless man died while receiving treatment at Community Regional Medical Center. Anyone with information in finding his relatives is asked to contact Deputy Coroner Loretta Andrews by e-mailing her at [email protected].MORE

East Porterville Property Owners Being Urged To Connect To Water System

East Porterville Property Owners Being Urged To Connect To Water System

FRESNO (KMJ) – Tulare County officials are urging property owners in East Porterville to connect to the City of Porterville’s water system free of charge. Eligible property owners will bear none of the connection costs, which could easily exceed $10,000 per property. The deadline to begin the connection process is no later than March 1, 2017. After being…MORE

Outgoing Fresno And Clovis Mayors Talk Legacies

Outgoing Fresno And Clovis Mayors Talk Legacies

FRESNO (KMJ) — Two Central Valley mayors will be leaving their roles in the new year – both taking on new positions in the area. KMJ’s Dominic McAndrew spoke to both Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Clovis Mayor Nathan Magsig about their legacies and what they hope the future will hold. Ashley Swearengin will become the…MORE

Suspects Wanted For Ramming Moving Truck Into Fresno Pharmacy

Suspects Wanted For Ramming Moving Truck Into Fresno Pharmacy

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects who rammed a moving truck into a pharmacy.  It happened at 4:30 am on Wednesday at the Primary Care Pharmacy at Kings Canyon and Clovis avenues.  It was caught on tape by the store’s surveillance camera. Three suspects in a SUV are…MORE