Category Archives: Local News

Thieves Nabbed in Cemetery Burglaries

Thieves Nabbed in Cemetery Burglaries

Deputies with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two people responsible for vehicle burglaries at a local cemetery. 39 year old Marcos Bakle and 27 year-old Alfonso Gutierrez will face felony charges. Marcos Bakle Alfonso Gutierrez Around noon Tuesday, the two were spotted by witnesses, driving in a pickup through the lot, and breaking into…MORE

California Homeowners Urged to Get Flood Insurance

California Homeowners Urged to Get Flood Insurance

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…   Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — With El Niño expected to cause flooding in the drought-stricken Golden State, the Federal Emergency Management Administration, and the California Department of Insurance,…MORE

UC Researchers Unveil Climate Plan

UC Researchers Unveil Climate Plan

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…   Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The University of California’s top researchers say the plan outlines what action the state and the rest of globe needs to take to…MORE

DA Files Charges Against Woman Who Attacked Elderly Man

DA Files Charges Against Woman Who Attacked Elderly Man

The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed criminal charges against Shvonna Alexander relating to the assault on Vietnam Veteran Victor Bejarano on October 10th. Shvonna Alexander has been charged with one felony count of Attempted Robbery and one felony count of Elder Abuse. 73-year-old Victor Bejarano, a Vietnam Veteran, was walking into the AutoZone…MORE

Cigarette Thieves Hit Southwest Fresno Mini-Marts

Cigarette Thieves Hit Southwest Fresno Mini-Marts

  Cigarette thieves are targeting Fresno area stores for their habit. Last Thursday, three Hispanic men burglarized the mini-mart at Tulare and Peach stealing over a thousand dollars worth of cigarettes. This is the third burglary at a Southeast Fresno business. Video surveillance show the three breaking in and using trash cans to haul off…MORE

Fresno Police Search For Robber/Carjacker

Fresno Police Search For Robber/Carjacker

    Fresno Police are looking for an armed robber who hit a recycling center – and may be responsible for an earlier carjacking. On Tuesday, October 27th, at 8:17 am, Southwest patrol officers were dispatched to Kyle’s Recyclables, 2217 E. Belmont Avenue, regarding an armed robbery that just occurred. After robbing the business, the…MORE

FTA Postpones Press Conference Against FUSD

FTA Postpones Press Conference Against FUSD

A press conference was to be held by Fresno educators who’ve said they have more evidence to support their accusations against the leadership of Fresno Unified – has been called off. The FTA says they “need more time” and want to make sure they have all the facts. Earlier this month, the Fresno Teacher’s Association…MORE

NorCal Cops to use Nunchucks

NorCal Cops to use Nunchucks

ANDERSON, Calif. (AP) — A rural Northern California police department wanted a versatile tool to take down suspects while limiting injuries to officers and the people they detained. It chose nunchucks. Anderson Police officers won’t be required to use the weapon, often made of two sticks or bars tethered together and popularized by martial arts…MORE

Carrie Underwood To Play Savemart In April 2016

Carrie Underwood To Play Savemart In April 2016

CARRIE UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCES 2016 TOUR   Nashville, TN – (October 27, 2015) – Seven-time Grammy winner and Pollstar’s three-time top female country touring artist, Carrie Underwood, who just released her fifth studio album, Storyteller, will launch a new arena tour in 2016 to take her new music on the road. The Storyteller Tour – Stories…MORE

Expect Heavy Traffic Around the Save Mart Center Wednesday Night

Expect Heavy Traffic Around the Save Mart Center Wednesday Night

(KMJ) – Comedian Kevin Hart’s “What Now?” Tour rolls into the Save Mart Center on Wednesday Night.  And the venue says drivers can expect to see heavy traffic in that area beginning at 5:00 p.m. Doors are scheduled to open at 6:00 pm. And the event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.  The heavy…MORE