(KMJ) Visalia Police say a suspected drunk driver is jailed after rolling her car overnight on Murray, east of Giddings. The crash happened just after midnight Monday. Officers say they discovered that the driver, 35 year old Maria Lopes, had failed to negotiate a bend in the road rolled over several times. Lopes’ vehicle collided…… MORE
Brandon Engleman
Brandon Engleman of Fresno. He is wanted in connection with multiple assaults involving a firearm. He also has an active no bail parole warrant. Engleman is described as white, 5’9”, 170 lbs., with hazel eyes and brown hair. He has tattoos on several areas of his body and goes by a nickname of “Milkweed.” Engleman…… MORE
Nicholas Masters
The Fresno Police Department’s most wanted person of the week – Domestic Violence suspect Nicholas Masters On December 12, 2016, Fresno Police Officers responded to the 1500 Block of East Hedges Ave regarding a victim of domestic violence. Upon arriving, officers located a 30 year-old female suffering from injuries to her face and head. The…… MORE
Panel Hears EPA Testimony on Glyphosate
A Scientific Advisory Panel studying glyphosate links to cancer heard testimony last week on the topic. The Environmental Protection Agency gave a presentation before the panel saying the consensus is that based on the scientific data EPA has collected, glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans. In addition to the EPA presentation, the…… MORE
North Fork Woman Accused of Killing Former Mono Tribal Council Member
UPDATE: The Madera County District Attorney announces that Mary O’Keefe has pleaded not guilty to murder charges. A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for Thursday, December 20th. (KMJ) – Madera County Sheriff’s Deputies continue to investigate a weekend murder near North Fork. Saturday morning, Deputies were called to a home on Road 225 near North…… MORE
Fresno Co. DA Declines to Charge Officers in Dylan Noble Shooting
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office determined that the shooting death of Dylan Noble did not involve any criminal conduct by Fresno Police officers involved. Officers Raymond Camacho and Robert Chavez both shot at the 19 year old back on June 25, when he was pulled over on a traffic stop…… MORE
Teen Suicides Spur Need For Education Says Valley Psychologist
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A series of recent teen suicides in Clovis are causing alarm – but how do parents spot problems before it’s too late? Some parents are worried and are calling for more education such as classes at the schools directed at teenagers. Psychologist Jay Pope, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychology at Fresno Pacific…… MORE
How Will California’s Economy Perform Under the Trump Administration?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Lutheran University Center for Economic Research and Forecasting is out with its latest predictions. Researchers say it appears the Golden State’s economy will continue grow at a pace faster than the national average. However, they do not believe that incoming President Donald Trump will succeed in promoting substantial growth. In…… MORE
Valley Unemployment Rates Rise
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California’s jobless rate has fallen to 5.3 percent, with the addition of 13,600 nonfarm jobs in November. However, Fresno County’s unemployment rate has risen two-tenths of a percent to 9.3 percent, according to the EDD, with a loss of 3,300 jobs. Madera, Merced, Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties saw similar changes last…… MORE
Ag Groups React to Proposed GIPSA Rules
The National Turkey Federation is expressing concern over USDA’s final interim rule and two proposed regulations possibly upending contract relationships in place between turkey growers and processors. The USDA wants to make changes in the Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration rules that would govern those contracts. The Turkey Federation says the changes would…… MORE
