Category Archives: Local News

Hundreds Turn Out To Race For the Cure

Hundreds Turn Out To Race For the Cure

(KMJ) – Thousands of runners, walkers and supporters gathered at Chukchansi Park on Saturday to Race for the Cure. 2,500 participants took part in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure through the streets of Downtown Fresno.  The Central Valley Affiliate will award 75% of Race net proceeds to community programs and Affiliate…MORE

Van Ness Ave. Murder Victim ID’d

Van Ness Ave. Murder Victim ID’d

(KMJ)  Fresno Police say they are actively searching for witnesses to deadly shooting on the 900 block of N. Van Ness Avenue. FPD say 27 year old Charles Mitchell was found lying on a walkway, suffering from a gunshot wound, just before midnight Saturday.  He later died at CRMC.  No arrests have been made and…MORE

Toledo Blows Out Bulldogs 52-17

Toledo Blows Out Bulldogs 52-17

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Logan Woodside hit three different receivers for touchdowns, throwing for four scores and 239 yards overall to lead Toledo to a 52-17 victory over Fresno State on Saturday. Toledo opened the scoring when Woodside passed to Cody Thompson, who finished with 102 yards receiving, at Fresno State’s 20. Thompson skirted two…MORE

Survey: Confidence Lagging Among Younger Prospective Homebuyers

Survey: Confidence Lagging Among Younger Prospective Homebuyers

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Homebuyer confidence in the U.S., according to new National Association of Realtors survey, remains high. However, renters and younger prospective buyers — those under the age of 34 — are said to be exhibiting less confidence. Millennials here in the West are among the least-confident when it comes to owning a home; much…MORE

Harvest “Supermoon” Visible On Friday Night

Harvest “Supermoon” Visible On Friday Night

FRESNO (KMJ) – Look to the skies tonight (Friday, September 16th} you will see the last harvest moon until 2024, but you’ll need a telescope to see it. It’s called the harvest moon because historically, it gave farmers more time to harvest their crops. Also, the moon will be eclipsed by the shadow of the earth and…MORE

MadeForThem Non-Profit Founder Wins CCWC Award

MadeForThem Non-Profit Founder Wins CCWC Award

FRESNO (KMJ) – The Central California Women’s Conference (CCWC) AND PG&E have announced that Andrea Shabaglian is the winner of the first She Makes a Difference Award. Pacific Gas and Electric Company and THE CC-WC acknowledges one woman who has changed her life, her family or her community with her courage, strength and wisdom to…MORE

Farmworker Dies on Almond Machine

Farmworker Dies on Almond Machine

HURON, CA (KMJ) – A 21-year-old man is dead – killed while working in an almond orchard. Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies were called out to an orchard located near Highway 198 and Lassen Avenue on Thursday morning, after getting a call from a man about a co-worker being injured. When they arrived, they found the…MORE

Truth Eventually Revealed After Northwest Fresno Shooting

Truth Eventually Revealed After Northwest Fresno Shooting

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police initially investigated a second shooting on the same street where a man was shot early Thursday morning.  When officers arrived, they were told a 19-year old was shot by an unknown suspect. But, Detectives eventually discovered the real story.  Witnesses eventually told them a group of young men were inside an apartment…MORE

Tenaya Teacher Arrested For Alleged Sex Crimes with Former Student

Tenaya Teacher Arrested For Alleged Sex Crimes with Former Student

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A teacher at Tenaya Middle School has been arrested – accused of sex crimes with a 14-year-old student. The Fresno Police Department says 30-year-old Justine Nelson is facing three felony counts of oral copulation with a minor under 16 years of age, and two felony counts of possession of child pornography. The crimes allegedly…MORE

Alleged Jail Shooter Pleads Not Guilty, Mims “Proud” Of Officer’s Actions

Alleged Jail Shooter Pleads Not Guilty, Mims “Proud” Of Officer’s Actions

FRESNO (KMJ) — The man accused of shooting two correctional officers inside the lobby of Fresno County Jail has entered a not guilty plea. Thong Vang appeared in front of a judge once again Thursday morning, dressed in a yellow jumpsuit. The color indicates he remains in solitary confinement following his alleged actions on September…MORE