Category Archives: Local News

Fresno PD Increases Presence Over Holidays

Fresno PD Increases Presence Over Holidays

From mounted horse patrols to uniformed and undercover officers, you will see more police presence at shopping centers during the holidays. From now until Christmas, Fresno Police are beefing up patrol to cut down on crime at shopping centers. Chief Jerry Dyer says it up to citizens to be vigilant, as well. “We want to make that…MORE

Fresno Mayor Declares Emergency For Apartment Crisis

Fresno Mayor Declares Emergency For Apartment Crisis

-(KMJ) –November 25, 2015, Mayor Ashley Swearengin has signed a Proclamation declaring a local emergency to address the crisis at the Summerset Village Apartments in Central Fresno where residents have been without heat or hot water since November 12. Fresno Municipal Code Section 2-503 empowers the Mayor to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a…MORE

O-Neg Blood Supply “Critical” Says Central California Blood Center

O-Neg Blood Supply “Critical” Says Central California Blood Center

FRESNO (KMJ) — It’s been described as “critically important” that there’s enough supply of o-negative blood in the Central Valley. But supplies are way down and with a lot of holiday travel anticipated over the next couple of days, and with an increased number of people on the roads, comes an increased risk of injuries…MORE

Poverello House Receives 290 Turkeys from Table Mountain

Poverello House Receives 290 Turkeys from Table Mountain

  It’s time to talk some turkey… talk a lot of turkey…. 2000 turkeys – that’s how many thanksgiving birds the Poverello House hopes to see. They have a lot of mouths to feed, serving 1600 meals a day and on Thanks giving 800 meals. Table Mountain Rancheria was trying to help Poverello House meet…MORE

Fresno Police Nab Suspects In Two Robbery Series

Fresno Police Nab Suspects In Two Robbery Series

Fresno Police nab five people who are responsible for a string of robberies in the city. Four of the suspects were gangs members in one ring – who targeted a smoke shop, a vitamin store and a recycle center from October to November. Another man that police say is responsible for 3 separate robberies —…MORE

Fresno State Women’s Basketball Rewarding “A” Students

Fresno State Women’s Basketball Rewarding “A” Students

(KMJ) – If you know a student who got an “a” on their report card- Fresno State Women’s Basketball has a reward for them, November 23rd. It’s called “Bring your ‘A’ game.” Fresno State is granting free admission to kindergarten through 8th grade students who bring their report card to the women’s basketball game. But…MORE

Influx Of Travelers Expected At Fresno Yosemite International

Influx Of Travelers Expected At Fresno Yosemite International

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Yosemite international airport will be getting busy in the run up to Thanksgiving. And although it’s no surprise that airports get busy when Thanksgiving rolls around, advice is to give yourself as much extra time as possible as so many people will all be wanting to get to so many places…MORE

Memorial Fund for American Student Slain In Paris

Memorial Fund for American Student Slain In Paris

A memorial fund has been set up in honor of student Nohemi Gonzalez. The 23 year-old was among the casualties of the Paris terrorist attack, Friday the 13th. She was a design student at Fresno State’s sister campus CSU Long Beach. Organizers are asking for contributions for Nohemi’s family to help ease the burden of…MORE

Fresno Police Continue to Search for Missing Man

Fresno Police Continue to Search for Missing Man

(KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department continues to seek the public’s help in locating a missing person. Officers say 59-year old Rodney Kemp last spoke with his daughter on November 17th. She has since tried to contact Kemp on his cell phone, but it goes to voicemail. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department found Kemp’s vehicle…MORE

Final Eviction For Mendota Homeless Encampment

Final Eviction For Mendota Homeless Encampment

November 20, 2105 (KMJ) – A final eviction came Friday of a homeless encampment in the county limits of Mendota on property owned by Westlands Water District. The order was carried out by the Fresno Country Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit. Sheriff Margaret Mims and six deputies handed out the eviction notices along with Animal Control officers,…MORE