(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested 59-year old Brent Nelson of Coalinga and booked him into the Fresno County Jail on felony charges of kidnapping and physical abuse an elder. The victim in this case, a 71 year old woman, is currently in the hospital with broken ribs, a punctured lung and…… MORE
Fresno Domestic Violence Suspect Nabbed by Police Canine
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A Fresno PD canine, “Gunner,” busted a domestic violence suspect Wednesday night. Police say gunner chased 28-year-old Robert Meginness down North Glen Avenue. To avoid being bitten, Meginness jumped onto the hood of the squad car, put his hands over his head, and was taken into custody. … MORE
Drought Continues but Snow Pack Greatly Improved
As California enters another year in a drought, a recent snowpack measurement does show signs of encouragement. The state’s Department of Water Resources says a late December snowpack measurement came in at 108 percent of average. At the site where California Governor Jerry Brown stood in April absent of snow, the state recently measured…… MORE
Officer Raising Money to Buy Canine From Los Banos Police
(KMJ)- For 17 years Officer William Westbrook has protected the streets of Los Banos. And the last 3 years he has done so with his police dog partner, Maximus. He’s a dog Westbrook has raised since a puppy. But a knee injury is forcing Westbrook to possibly retire from the department. Now he has about 20 days…… MORE
Calif. Snowpack Above Average, Drought Not Over
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 water content of the Sierra snowpack is now at 136 percent of normal, according to the first manual survey. It’s encouraging, given…… MORE
Sinking Ground Costing California Billions
One of the results of prolonged drought, along with the pumping of groundwater, is a sinking land, according to a recent report by the Washington Post. The sinking, in some places a foot a year, is not expected to stop anytime soon. Repairs to infrastructure throughout the Central Valley are costing the state billions…… MORE
Bill Cosby Charged With Sexual Assault
(KMJ) – Wednesday morning, Bill Cosby was been charged with sexual assault. This legal action comes more than a decade after a former Temple University employee told police the comedian drugged and violated her at his home near Philadelphia. It’s the first criminal charge against Cosby over his conduct with women. The Montgomery County prosecutor…… MORE
Man Stabbing Woman Shot Dead By Fresno Police
December 30, 2015: (KMJ) FRESNO, Calif. –Two Fresno Police officers are on administrative leave after a shooting earlier this morning, in Central Fresno. Police say around 1:30a.m. Wednesday morning, a number of 9-11 calls came in that a man was beating a woman. Officers arrived at the California Hotel on Weber and heard the woman scream…… MORE
Central Calif. Blood Center in Dire Need of Donations
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Central California Blood Center is in dire need of donations. “There’s always a need for blood during the holidays. We’re always short, usually, going in, and coming out,” CEO Dean Eller tells KMJ News. The O negative supply is critically low. There are three blood centers in Fresno and Visalia.…… MORE
Fresno Town Hall Meeting Addressing Sikhism Stigma
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A town hall meeting is being called for December 29th to address the Sikh hate crime incident that took place on Saturday, December 27, 2015. A 68-year-old Sikh man was hit by a vehicle and beaten while waiting for a ride to work. Fresno Police have ruled it a hate crime…… MORE
