Category Archives: Local News

Visalia Schools Lockdown Lifted

Visalia Schools Lockdown Lifted

(KMJ) – Several schools in the South Valley were placed on lock down Thursday morning. There was an unconfirmed report of a man seen with a gun, and police and helicopters were brought in to search the area on ground and in the air. Golden West, Valley Oak, and Golden Oak Schools were placed on lock…MORE

Two Arrested For Burglary at Bullard High School

Two Arrested For Burglary at Bullard High School

(KMJ) – Early Thursday morning, an alarm brought Fresno Police officers to the campus of Bullard High School at Palm and Barstow Avenues.  After forming a perimeter around the school, Officers saw two people walking out of a gate on the East side of campus. Police identified the pair as 34-year old Lindsey Murray and…MORE

Salmonella Fears Prompt California Company’s Pistachio Recall

Salmonella Fears Prompt California Company’s Pistachio Recall

FRESNO (KMJ) — A risk of salmonella contamination has prompted California based ‘Wonderful Pistachios’ to voluntarily recall some of their products. The company says they’re working with both the FDA and the CDC, to remove the affected goods and advising customers not to eat them. Currently 11 cases in nine states have been reported in…MORE

A Tree Falls In Fresno – Who’s At Fault?

A Tree Falls In Fresno – Who’s At Fault?

(KMJ) – A tree falls in Fresno – who’s at fault? A giant Redwood came down over the weekend in Fresno Homeowner Suzanne Crosina Sahm says it was careless trimming by the PG&E tree contractor. PG&E Spokesperson Denny Boyles says they trim two million trees each year – those that are not in compliance – or…MORE

Furry Victims Of Honey Oil Fire Get Attention

Furry Victims Of Honey Oil Fire Get Attention

(KMJ) -The furry victims of a honey oil fire in Fresno getting attention. The two cats,,were burned in the fire on Tuesday, March 9, 2016. They are getting attention on social media as KMJ’s Ray Appleton found out – with a strong response to the photo he posted on Facebook. The cats are recovering with…MORE

New Soda Tax Proposed for California

New Soda Tax Proposed for California

(KMJ)  A new tax proposal on sugary drinks being debated at the state capitol. The bill announced this week comes from Assemblymembers Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) and David Chiu (D-San Francisco). In a news release issued Wednesday, they say the “health impact fee” could raise more than $2 billion every year and the money…MORE

Trail Building Volunteers Needed In Sierra National Forest

Trail Building Volunteers Needed In Sierra National Forest

CLOVIS (KMJ) — Rangers at Sierra National Forest want your help to build a new trail. The project is entitled ‘The San Joaquin River Trail’, and to those who know Sierra National Forest it would connect the east and west sides of the area together. It would stretch from Devil’s Postpile to the east, to…MORE

Sikh Man Helped By Clovis Mom So Son Learns “Respect”

Sikh Man Helped By Clovis Mom So Son Learns “Respect”

FRESNO (KMJ) — A self described stay-at-home-mom from the valley has taken upon herself to set an example for her son by helping a Sikh man in need. At the end of last year, Amrik Singh Bal was targeted in what Fresno Police and the FBI now consider a hate crime. Investigators state that the…MORE

Fresno Man Charged with Arson In Honey Oil Explosion

Fresno Man Charged with Arson In Honey Oil Explosion

(KMJ) –  Fresno Police say an apartment resident blew himself up with butane while trying to convert marijuana to honey oil. This happened  Tuesday, March 8th around 2:45 p.m.  Officers were dispatched to the Ashbrook East Apartments, located at 3520 East Ashlan Avenue.  There police and emergency crews found 30 year old Erik Anthony Gregg with severe…MORE

Fresno City Councilman Unveils His ‘Economic Expansion Act’

Fresno City Councilman Unveils His ‘Economic Expansion Act’

FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno City Councilman has his plan to bring back an economic resurgence to local residents. Billed as the ‘Economic Expansion Act’, Lee Brand’s proposal includes new incentives for businesses – as well as new career paths for local students. “There’s two sides”, explains the Councilman. “It’s having the ability to attract…MORE