Category Archives: Local News

Fresno State Marks 10 Million Hours Of Community Service

Fresno State Marks 10 Million Hours Of Community Service

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno State marks 10 million hours of community service in 10 years. There are more than 40 university programs offering service to the community with an estimated economic impact of over $33 million dollars. The school’s “Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-learning” allows students the opportunity to do…MORE

Musical Equipment Stolen From Clovis North High School

Musical Equipment Stolen From Clovis North High School

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police are looking for a former Clovis West High School student after thousand dollars of music equipment was stolen from the school. A Northeast patrol officer was dispatched to Clovis North High School at 2770 E. International Avenue on August 11th. Lt Joe Gomez says 32 years old Theodore Margosian and another…MORE

Concerns Over Twin Tunnels Funding Prompt More Calls for Transparency

Concerns Over Twin Tunnels Funding Prompt More Calls for Transparency

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Critics of the controversial Twin Tunnels, proposed for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta by Governor Jerry Brown, are seeking clarification of where the money will come from. The estimated $16 billion tunnels are intended to bring fresh water to the Central Valley, as well as Southern California. The Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District says…MORE

Video: Swearengin Details Tainted Water Issue

Video: Swearengin Details Tainted Water Issue

(KMJ)  Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Public Utilities Director Tommy Esqueda joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton in studio Friday to outline the latest information on the tainted water that is affecting several homes in Northeast Fresno. WATCH THE INTERVIEW HERE  MORE

How To Avoid The Wildfire Smoke Blowing Into The Valley

How To Avoid The Wildfire Smoke Blowing Into The Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Soberanes and Mineral Fires, burning in Monterey and Fresno Counties, are blowing bad air into the valley…but there is something we can do to make sure we don’t breath it in. “Stay indoors where its cool”, advises the Valley Air District’s Cassandra Melching, who adds that inside is also where you’ll…MORE

Packing House Fire in Lindsay

Packing House Fire in Lindsay

LINDSAY, CA (KMJ) – The Lindsay Fire Department confirms that as of 10 am a packing house was still on fire between Tulare and Hermosa Avenues. According to the Porterville Recorder, the blaze began around 1 am at the Suntreat Citrus Packing House. KMJ will update this story when more information becomes available.MORE

Crews Continue To Battle Mineral Fire Near Coalinga

Crews Continue To Battle Mineral Fire Near Coalinga

(KMJ) –  A section of Highway 198 is reopened to traffic as crews continue to battle a wildfire burning near Coalinga. The Mineral Fire has now destroyed one home and one outbuilding since it began on Tuesday.  But it’s cause remains under investigation.  These photos from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department show the destruction caused…MORE

Arrest Made After Six Hour SWAT Standoff in Selma

Arrest Made After Six Hour SWAT Standoff in Selma

(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s SWAT team arrest a wanted parolee after a six hour standoff in Selma. 31-year old William Adkins (pictured above) was wanted for a parole violation and was spotted Thursday morning near Shorty’s Camp  It is a former motel that has been been transformed into housing for workers located at 9533…MORE

14 Arrested in Trafficking Bust in Tulare County

14 Arrested in Trafficking Bust in Tulare County

TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A large human trafficking ring was taken down in Tulare County.  The sheriff’s office says the sex trade ring has been going on for the past 3-4 years.  “Operation Baby Face” discovered 50 victims, some as young as 14 years of age. The suspects created a false persona on social…MORE

Another Effort to Increase Maternity, Paternity Leave in Calif.

Another Effort to Increase Maternity, Paternity Leave in Calif.

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Legislation aiming to guarantee that new parents can take time off, without the fear of getting fired, is getting another opportunity. The measure, which died earlier this summer due to a lack of support, would permit parents whose employer has at least 10 workers, to request up to 12 weeks of maternity or…MORE