UPDATE: In Yosemite National Park, Fullerton Fire Chief Wolfgang Knabe says both missing hikers/firefighters Javier Avelar and Dave Brown have been found. Knabe says Brown walked into the ranger station a few hours before noon and was talking to the ranger service. There’s no word yet why the pair got separated. (KMJ) – The…… MORE
(KMJ) – The California Association of Clerks and Election Officials (CACEO) is responding to concerns from voters across the state who may be receiving solicitation mailings erroneously indicating that residents of households are not registered to vote. The letters are from the Voter Participation Center, a non-profit organization whose published mission is to “register and mobilize…… MORE
(KMJ) – The CCSPCA is having an orientation and training class for people who wish to become foster parents of the animals rescued from Noah’s Friends Animal Sanctuary in Orange Cove. Most of these animals need special care such as administering medication, socialization, and some extra TLC. The Central California SPCA confiscated over 130 dogs and…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – A Modesto man pleads guilty to staging car accidents to bilk insurance companies out of money. 48 year old Alfonso Apu admitted that he staged car accidents in a scheme to defraud insurance companies, According to court documents, from at least October 2011 until August 2014, Apu conspired with at least six…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – A sex offender is captured in Oregon after being on the run for 23 years. Back in 1993, Arturo Rangel pled guilty and was to spend seven years in prison for Lewd or Lascivious Acts with a minor under 14, and child molestation. He was let out on a Cruz Waiver –…… MORE
(KMJ) The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department captured one of their most wanted fugitives on Monday. The Sheriff’s County Apprehension Team tracked down 43 year old Canalyn Ruffa hiding in Porterville. She was wanted for an outstanding warrant for check fraud. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TOP 10 LIST Photo Credit: Tulare Co. Sheriff Dept.… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson is receiving criticism for an e-mail he sent out last Friday. In the e-mail, sent out to staff, asks teachers to make sure that minorities aren’t falling behind early in the school year and reminds teachers to make sure they’re making children aware of opportunities available for them. Early…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — More than 60 local Korean War and Second World War veterans left the Central Valley Monday morning to see the memorials dedicated to their service – on the 11th Central Valley Honor Flight. “Of course they’re going to see the World War Two Memorial”, says Vice President of the Central Valley Honor…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The degree to which money can determine a person’s happiness has long-been debated, with researching showing it has little impact past $75,000 a year. However, personal finance website WalletHub has looked at more than 2 dozen other factors, to determine just how happy states in America are. California’s said to be the 10th-happiest…… MORE
(KMJ) Strong tides could have a major impact on the strength of earthquakes. According to new publication in the Journal Nature Geoscience small quakes could become more powerful during big tides – like the ones that slam into the California coastline during full and new moons. The theory is not exactly new, but now, scientists…… MORE
