Fresno (KMJ) 40 year old Cornelio Jimenez is back behind bars after being arrested Thursday at his Fresno home. The registered sex offender is being held on numerous charges of child pornography and sexual abuse of three children found inside the house. The kids are 7, 4, and 3. They are now in protective custody.…… MORE
Bako Cop Killed in Pursuit Crash
Fresno (KMJ) Bakersfield Police are mourning the loss of one of their officers who was killed in a crash after a high speed pursuit. The accident happened 2:30am Friday near Bakersfield College. First responders say David Nelson’s squad car slammed into a brick wall and burst into flames. The CHP is now investigating the incident…… MORE
CCSPCA Dog Adoption Event at Maya Cinemas
The CCSPCA mobile adoption unit will be at Maya Cinemas for the premier of “Max.” The movie is about the adventures of a highly trained service dog that is too traumatized to remain in service. The CCSPCA is having a special adoption promotion for dogs and puppies specifically for this event. The adoption fee for…… MORE
Wildfires Empty Calif. Mountain Towns
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A huge and resurgent wildfire devoured several square miles of brush and old-growth trees, putting many mountain towns on alert and leaving some to evacuate. Strong winds drove the fire to grow by nearly 10 square miles Thursday as the winds drove it north through desert chaparral, pinon pine and…… MORE
Gov. Ponders Weidert Parole Case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown was deciding Friday whether to block parole for the killer of a developmentally disabled California man who was buried alive. Brown has until midnight to decide whether to release 52-year-old David Weidert, or block the parole already granted by a state panel because he believes Weidert is too…… MORE
House Wraps up Work on Trade Promotion Authority by Passing TAA
In a 286-138 vote, the U.S. House on Thursday passed Trade Adjustment Assistance, clearing the way for Trade Promotion Authority. President Obama had said he would not sign the TPA bill without TAA. The bills did not survive the legislative process as a package, but TPA was passed as a standalone bill while TAA was…… MORE
SCOTUS Ruling Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Washington (CNN)In a landmark opinion, the Supreme Court ruled Friday that states cannot ban same-sex marriage, establishing a new civil right and handing gay rights advocates a victory that until very recently would have seemed unthinkable. The 5-4 ruling had Justice Anthony Kennedy writing for the majority with the four liberal justices. Each of the…… MORE
Lawyer Challenges State’s Order Over Water Cuts
A lawyer challenges the legality of a state order over water cuts. Stockton Attorney Steven Herum represents farmers in two irrigation districts, and he’s filing for a third district, this week. The California farmers he’s representing are considering whether to ignore a state order to make historic cuts in water use during the drought.…… MORE
Fresno Declares “My Job Depends On Ag” Day
Fresno’s City Council is honoring the Facebook group, “My Job Depends On Ag” by proclaiming June 25th as “My Job Depends on Agriculture Day.” My Job Depends On Ag began 5 weeks ago according to Council Member Clint Olivier who says it’s an online support group for the ag community. “They want to show their…… MORE
Search For Suspect After Deadly Officer Involved Shooting
Around 4:00 Thursday morning, members of the Fresno HEAT (Help Eliminate Auto Theft) Task Force located a stolen car in Fresno County. The followed the suspect into Madera County. The suspect discovered he was being followed and lead law enforcement officers to a home on the 49000 block of Road 210, near the community of…… MORE
