Category Archives: Local News

Tests For Lead In Water Scheduled At Seven Clovis Unified Schools

Tests For Lead In Water Scheduled At Seven Clovis Unified Schools

FRESNO (KMJ) — Classes within the Clovis Unified School District are on again for the new school year, but it comes as it’s revealed that seven of those sites are in the same water-area as the Northeast Fresno residents who have been complaining about discoloration. Those living in that part of the city reported problems…MORE

Sheriff’s Department Lunch Raises Money For Special Olympics

Sheriff’s Department Lunch Raises Money For Special Olympics

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department helped raise $2800 for Special Olympics Northern California on Monday afternoon.  From 11am-2pm, Sheriff’s Deputies waited on tables, serving free pulled pork sandwich lunches to those eating at Texas Roadhouse in northwest Fresno.  In exchange, patrons were asked to make a donation to benefit Special Olympics.…MORE

Debt Leading Cause of Financial Stress Among Californians

Debt Leading Cause of Financial Stress Among Californians

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California is the state with the most debt per capita. The latest data from the fed shows the figure is now above $67,000. According to a new GOBankingRates survey, debt is the leading cause of financial stress among Californians. The majority of that balance is from mortgages, followed by student and auto loans.…MORE

Prop. 47 Drops Calif. Arrest Rate

Prop. 47 Drops Calif. Arrest Rate

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Experts say a 2014 California voter-approved initiative that reduced penalties for certain drug and property crimes has led to the lowest arrest rate in state history as police frequently ignore those illegal activities. Proposition 47 lowered criminal sentences by reducing them from felonies that can bring long prison sentences to misdemeanors…MORE

Gang Member Grazed by FPD Bullet

Gang Member Grazed by FPD Bullet

(KMJ)  A documented gang member with a lengthy criminal record is recovering after being grazed by a Fresno Police officer’s bullet. FPD says the incident began when 35 year old Steven Sengkeo Sengsourygna pointed a gun at a neighbor’s head and threatened to kill him in southeast Fresno Saturday night.  As 911 calls came in, officers…MORE

Former Central High Coach LeBeau Files To Withdraw DUI Plea

Former Central High Coach LeBeau Files To Withdraw DUI Plea

FRESNO ( KMJ) – A former Central High School coach serving time has filed a motion to withdraw his manslaughter plea for hitting a child on a bicycle while driving drunk. 7 year-old Donovan Maldonado was killed the night of July 25th, 2012, he was riding his bike across Shepherd Avenue between Millbrook and Perrin in…MORE

Governor Brown Signs Lane-Splitting Bill Into Law

Governor Brown Signs Lane-Splitting Bill Into Law

FRESNO (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signed AB-51 into law Friday, making California the first state to make lane-splitting by motorcyclists legal. Lane-splitting is the practice of passing other vehicles on a motorcycle by riding between them along the painted line. Brown’s signature authorizes the CHP to develop guidelines for the motorcyclists who weave in…MORE

Beware Of Flood Damaged Used Cars

Beware Of Flood Damaged Used Cars

FRESNO (KMJ) – Water-damaged cars could trickle into the used car market. Used cars are often shipped to consumers in other areas, and the damage can be hard to spot – leading to a flood of problems for the buyer. Immersing a car in water can ruin electronics, lubricants, and mechanical systems. Problems are hard…MORE

Poor Roads Cost CA Drivers More than $53B Annually

Poor Roads Cost CA Drivers More than $53B Annually

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — $53.6 billion. According to The Road Improvement Program, that’s how much drivers in the Golden State pay each year, for congested roads and deteriorating conditions. The latest data shows that rough roads are to blame for more than $18 billion in repair costs, wasted fuel, and premature tire wear. Congestion-related delays are responsible for…MORE

Wheels Of Hope Deadline – August 19th

Wheels Of Hope Deadline – August 19th

FRESNO – (KMJ) – August 19th is your last chance to nominate someone who desperately needs a car for the “Wheels of Hope.” Fifteen local auto shops created the program and are are giving away two vehicles to those in need. This time around, a Saturn and Suburban are the vehicles to be given away.…MORE