FRESNO (KMJ) – Homeowners were evacuated in Northwest Fresno, Tuesday morning, due to a gas leak at a home. Hazmat crews were called to the scene just after 11:00a.m., when a gas line was ruptured on the 700 block of East Gettysburg, near Wishon “Fresno Fire crews encountered a gas line rupture that was hissing…… MORE
False Report Sends Fresno SWAT to Sanger Restaurant
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man that made a false call that brought out the SWAT team to a Sanger restaurant on Monday evening. 50-year-old Victoriano Hernandez was arrested for filing a false police report and for possession of drug paraphernalia – which was an outstanding narcotics warrant. At…… MORE
Grizzlies’ Taco Truck Throwdown 6 Expanding
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Grizzlies’ Taco Truck Throwdown 6 is expanding. The team announced on Tuesday that instead of the trucks being confined to the inside of Chukchansi Park, H Street in Downtown Fresno will be shut down to allow trucks to move outside the ballpark. After having 25 taco trucks last year, the…… MORE
WalletHub: Fresno Among Nation’s Least Educated Areas
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Is Fresno one of the least educated areas in the nation? According to WalletHub, who examined 150 metro areas, Fresno ranks 145th for the percentage of residents over 25 with a high school diploma. It ranks 138th, when it comes to those in the same age group with a bachelor’s degree.…… MORE
GoFundMe Page Established for Employees of Initiative Foods
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A GoFundMe page has been established to help those now out of work, after a massive fire burned down the Initiative Foods plant in Sanger. The baby food processor employed more than 100 people. A “Hiring Fair” will be held at 1913 Industrial Way in Sanger on Wednesday to help many of…… MORE
EPA Closing in on Finalizing Pesticide Worker Safety Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency is inching closer to finalizing standards for certifying workers who apply dangerous, restricted-use pesticides to crops. In a Federal Register notice, the agency announced it has sent the rule to the Department of Agriculture for review. The USDA review is required under federal pesticide law, before the measure heads to…… MORE
Alcohol Coming to Central Valley Movie Theaters?
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – At at least two movie theaters in the Central Valley have applied with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for licenses to begin serving alcohol. The owners of the Sierra Vista Cinemas in Clovis have applied for a beer and wine license, while the owners of the Regal Manchester Stadium…… MORE
Auditor: Body Camera, OIS Report Issues Need Attention from Fresno PD
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Office of Independent Review is out with its latest report on the Fresno Police Department. You can read Auditor Rick Rasmussen’s complete report, and hear FPD Chief Jerry Dyer’s response below: Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… …… MORE
Fire Destroys Central Fresno Trophy Shop
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A central Fresno fire destroyed the old Fresno Discount Trophy shop early Monday morning. It was on Olive Avenue in the Tower District. According to the owner, Rusty Lomier, the shop had been closed down since January. He was about to begin renovations before the blaze destroyed the building. Fresno…… MORE
Lawmakers Call for Dairy Program Sign up Extension
House and Senate lawmakers want the Agriculture Department to extend the enrollment period for the Margin Protection Program. Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Texas Republican Mike Conaway, along with other committee members and Senate counterparts, are calling on USDA to extend the sign-up period because they say the move would encourage additional participation…… MORE
