Police say a would-be burglar was sidetracked by snack and naptime Thursday afternoon, heating up some tater tots and then taking a snooze on the sofa of the house he broke into. The San Francisco Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/1JjZBRg) a homeowner in Petaluma went downstairs to find the 44-year-old man sleeping on her sofa. The woman…… MORE
General Manager of Friant Water Authority Steps Down
Ron Jacobsma is leaving Friant Water Authority under what’s being called agreeable terms with the board of directors. For now the board says he’s on a leave of absence for the next 30-days, but will be available to help out during the transition. In Jacobsma’s place, Eric Quinley, Friant Water Authority’s operations manager will now…… MORE
Woman Admits Arson in Fire That Injured Captain Pete Dern
An arrest in the arson case that injured Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern. A Fresno woman is the sole suspect in the fire. 52 year old Julia Harper is in custody awaiting arraignment. Fire investigator Don MacAlpine says that the arrest was made at 5pm Wednesday,April 22nd under penal code 452 A. She was renting…… MORE
Santa Clara Street Renamed Armenia Street In Downtown Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) – There are 50 thousand Armenians living in the Fresno area and the City of Fresno has renamed a street downtown to reflect Fresno’s Armenian roots. Santa Clara Street between O Street to Van Ness Avenue has been renamed to Armenia Street. Rob Saroyan was the master of ceremonies for the unveiling…… MORE
New Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies Sworn In
FRESNO (KMJ) — Almost 30 new Deputy Sheriff’s and Correctional Officers have been sworn into Fresno County Sheriff’s Department. The event in the Veterans Memorial Aditorium in Downtown Fresno – all began with bagpipes. “It feels great”, says newly sworn in Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Carpenter. “It’s a great accomplishment – it’s great to serve the…… MORE
Bill Prohibiting Fines for Dead Lawns Clears CA Assembly
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 measure calls for preventing California cities and counties from issuing fines, for having a dead lawn amid the drought. The…… MORE
Arrest Made in Fire That Injured Cptn. Pete Dern
Developing… (KMJ) An arrest has been made in the arson fire that severely injured Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern. The suspect has been identified as 52 year old Julia Harper who was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Fresno PD. She’s facing charges of causing an unlawful fire causing great bodily injury. Bail was set at $75,000.…… MORE
Suspected Madera Bank Robbed Nabbed
(KMJ) Madera Police say they’ve nabbed the man who robbed the Chase Bank earlier this month. 30 year old Cesar Ramos of Bakersfield was taken into custody Wednesday and transported back to Madera to face charges. Investigators say pictures of the hold up spread on social media, helping lead them to Ramos.… MORE
Senate Ag Committee Discusses U.S.-Cuba Trade
The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the potential to increase U.S. ag and food sales to Cuba by lifting the trade embargo. According to The Hagstrom Report, Senate Ag Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow says ag sales to Cuba are a way to rebuild trust between the U.S. and Cuba. Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy…… MORE
NFL Cheerleader Pay Bill Debated in Sacramento
It seems strange to say cheerleaders could get employee status but given the history.. “We’ve all heard the stories of the N-F-L’s problem with women” said California Assembly member Lorena Gonzalez, a former cheerleader. photo credit: ultimatecheerleaders.com Gonzalez is leading the effort to get pro cheerleaders fair compensation and treatment under state employment laws “Including…… MORE
