VISALIA (KMJ) — Two new Detectives have been brought into Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, to help bring criminals who think they’ve evaded the law to justice. The Cold Case Homicide Unit will be using techniques that weren’t available back when the incidents took place. It’ll be staffed by Detectives Christopher Dempsie and Dwayne Johnson, who between…… MORE
Woman Found Dead In Mendota – Sheriff’s Detectives Now Investigating
MENDOTA (KMJ) — Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives are currently investigating a homicide in Mendota. The Sheriff’s Office states that a woman approximately 30 years old was found dead early Wednesday morning at an apartment complex on I Street. A passer by flagged down a Mendota Police Officer, and directed them towards the injured person. The…… MORE
Fresno Police Rescue 3-Year-Old From Warehouse Ledge
FRESNO (KMJ) – A 4 year-old boy is rescued on Tuesday July 12th from high up on the ledge of an abandoned warehouse in Downtown Fresno. A witness told police they spotted a child at the abandoned building at 752 H St., near Inyo Street. Downtown Bicycle Unit Officers Bryan Analla and Thomas Moore arrived on scene and…… MORE
Black Lives Matter Rally on Wednesday
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Black Lives Matter rally is scheduled to take place Wednesday evening in downtown Fresno. The rally is slated to be held outside of the Fresno County Jail at 6pm. (Photo credit: Tony Manes) Black Lives Matter organizer Marcus Winston invites anyone to join, especially if they don’t know much about the…… MORE
Chamber of Commerce: Worker Protections May Harm CA’s Economy
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State has long been an overall leader in job creation and business growth. However, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, California is losing its edge. Back in the 70s, more than 3,000 new businesses were created for every 1 million residents. Four decades later, that figure…… MORE
Wrongful Death Claim Filed Against Fresno in Death of Dylan Noble
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — After reviewing body camera footage of last month’s fatal encounter between Fresno police and 19-year-old Dylan Noble, Attorney Stuart Chandler, who represents Noble’s mother, has filed a wrongful death claim against the city. FPD maintains that Noble refused to show his hands, and fearing for their safety, officers fired 4 shots. However,…… MORE
Chief Dyer Details BLM Protest, Sideshow Intruders, Scanner Hackers
(KMJ) After the dust settled from Saturday’s Black Lives Matter protest, FPD Chief Jerry Dyer gave KMJ’s Chris Daniel a lot of insight into the decisions and tactics employed by officers that evening. Among the issues detailed: busing protesters, scanner hackers and out-of-town protesters that caused problems late into the evening. Listen to the interview…… MORE
Consumers Back Away from Higher Priced Cage-Free Eggs
As more companies pledge to source eggs from cage-free hens, research shows consumers are backing away from the higher-priced products. Marketplace Sustainability’s website reports that despite the wave of companies going cage-free, the premium-priced eggs are not selling well. The sluggish sales reportedly are making producers hesitate to invest in cage-free systems. The sales…… MORE
Anti-Police Brutality Protesters Gather Outside Fresno City Hall
FRESNO (KMJ) – A peaceful rally took place Monday July 11th at Fresno City Hall. About three dozen protestors turned out for the community meeting at the west lawn at noon, saying they want to improve relationships with law enforcement. Fresno is just one site as demonstrations take place throughout the country, to protest the Baton Rouge…… MORE
Wildfire Burns 60 Acres in Tollhouse
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Cal Fire crews are battling a 60 acre blaze in Tollhouse. The blaze broke out Monday afternoon on Big Springs Lane and Watts Valley Road. Evacuation warnings have been issued.… MORE
