FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama has now been placed on paid administrative leave as the investigation into allegations of an “inappropriate off-duty relationship continues. Fresno City Manager Georgeanna White has confirmed that Deputy Chief Mindy Casto will take immediate operational control of the department. In an email sent to the department,…… MORE
Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama Speaks on Investigation of ‘Inappropriate’ Relationship
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — During a city council meeting on Wednesday, Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama addressed members of the media in the hallway regarding allegations he’s facing of an “inappropriate off-duty relationship with a non-city employee.” “This is the most difficult time in my life and my family’s life,” Balderrama said outside of council chambers.…… MORE
Report: Fresno Among Worst Summer US Destinations
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Yes, it’s hot and our crime rate is a problem. Gas and food prices are outrageous. But as long as the air conditioning works, it’s not that bad in Fresno this time of year – is it? According to the editors at Forbes Advisor, it is. The city of Fresno, is being…… MORE
Senate Ag Republicans Unveil Farm Bill Framework
Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Ag Committee, released details about the Senate Republican-drafted framework answering the call for a “farmer-focused” farm bill. “From the onset of this process, we have sought to draft a farm bill that reflects the needs of stakeholders,” Boozman says. He goes on to say “The world…… MORE
Fresno Co. DA Blasts ‘Poison Pill’ to Kill Prop 47 Fix
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) In an exclusive interview Tuesday with KMJ’s Broeske & Musson, Fresno County District Attorney addressed the move by Gov. Newsom and Democrat lawmakers to put a so-called ‘poison pill’ into legislation that would effectively nullify a ballot initiative which is meant to fix Prop 47. “Democrats have reached a new low with…… MORE
Hunter Biden Is Convicted Of All 3 Felony Charges In Federal Gun Trial
WILMINGTON, Delaware — Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president’s son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. Hunter Biden stared straight ahead and showed little emotion as…… MORE
Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama Apologizes To Officers Over Inappropriate Off-Duty Relationship
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama is apologizing to his officers after allegations of an inappropriate off-duty relationship came to light last week. On Monday, Balderrama said he planned to ‘own’ his mistakes in an email sent to his department. “My actions did not meet the standards of who I am as…… MORE
Feeding U.S. Military Lab-Grown Meat
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association condemned a recently announced U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored research grant that will fund the development of lab-grown meat products by a biotechnology manufacturing company called BioMADE. NCBA says it’s outraged that the Department of Defense is spending millions of taxpayer dollars to feed America’s heroes like lab rats. “U.S. cattle…… MORE
Fresno Police Release ID of Woman Who Allegedly Carjacked Vehicle with Toddler Inside
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police release the identify of a woman who allegedly carjacked a vehicle with one-year-old child in the back seat, last Friday The suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Brandy Denise Cortez, Fresno Police say just after 11:00 am on Friday, Cortez stole the sedan at the Arco gas station on…… MORE
Family Members, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Try To Generate New Leads in Cold Case
Fresno, CA (KMJ) – Detectives and family members of Angel Zuniga, shot to death at a party two years ago, are working to find his killer. On Tuesday, they will join Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni and homicide detectives to speak about the cold case, and their efforts to generate new leads Angel Zuniga would…… MORE
