FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Homicide investigators are investigating a body that was found at about 9:30am on Wednesday on Blythe Ave. between Dinuba Ave. and Henderson Ave. That’s in a rural farm area near Caruthers and Raisin City. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has not confirmed an identity or age of the victim, but did…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State’s congressional delegation spent $3 million tax dollars in 2015 talking to their constituents. About a third of that, according to an LA Times analysis, was spent in only 5 of the state’s 53 districts. While the majority of congress members are using free or inexpensive forms of communication,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If you’ve signed up for an account online, you’ve probably agreed to paragraphs of legal jargon at some point, without actually reading them. However, you might think twice, after hearing about a new Michigan State University study. Researchers launched a test social networking site, which they called “Namedrop.” Users were presented with…… MORE
VISALIA (KMJ) — Two new Detectives have been brought into Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, to help bring criminals who think they’ve evaded the law to justice. The Cold Case Homicide Unit will be using techniques that weren’t available back when the incidents took place. It’ll be staffed by Detectives Christopher Dempsie and Dwayne Johnson, who between…… MORE
MENDOTA (KMJ) — Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives are currently investigating a homicide in Mendota. The Sheriff’s Office states that a woman approximately 30 years old was found dead early Wednesday morning at an apartment complex on I Street. A passer by flagged down a Mendota Police Officer, and directed them towards the injured person. The…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – A 4 year-old boy is rescued on Tuesday July 12th from high up on the ledge of an abandoned warehouse in Downtown Fresno. A witness told police they spotted a child at the abandoned building at 752 H St., near Inyo Street. Downtown Bicycle Unit Officers Bryan Analla and Thomas Moore arrived on scene and…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Black Lives Matter rally is scheduled to take place Wednesday evening in downtown Fresno. The rally is slated to be held outside of the Fresno County Jail at 6pm. (Photo credit: Tony Manes) Black Lives Matter organizer Marcus Winston invites anyone to join, especially if they don’t know much about the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State has long been an overall leader in job creation and business growth. However, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, California is losing its edge. Back in the 70s, more than 3,000 new businesses were created for every 1 million residents. Four decades later, that figure…… MORE
(KMJ) After the dust settled from Saturday’s Black Lives Matter protest, FPD Chief Jerry Dyer gave KMJ’s Chris Daniel a lot of insight into the decisions and tactics employed by officers that evening. Among the issues detailed: busing protesters, scanner hackers and out-of-town protesters that caused problems late into the evening. Listen to the interview…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – A peaceful rally took place Monday July 11th at Fresno City Hall. About three dozen protestors turned out for the community meeting at the west lawn at noon, saying they want to improve relationships with law enforcement. Fresno is just one site as demonstrations take place throughout the country, to protest the Baton Rouge…… MORE
