SAN FRANCISCO (AP/KMJ) — The man accused of breaking into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home, bludgeoning her husband with a hammer and seeking to kidnap her goes on trial Thursday. Opening statements are scheduled in the federal trial of David DePape who prosecutors say assaulted then-82-year-old Paul Pelosi, sending shockwaves through the political world just…… MORE
Six Flags, Knott’s Berry Farm Merging
Rival theme parks Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry Farm are being brought under one umbrella. Cedar Fair, which owns Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, and Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, which owns Magic Mountain in Valencia, announced plans for a merger on Thursday. Together, the companies own more than 40 regional theme parks…… MORE
Serial Sex Offender Convicted of Killing Kern County Man
A convicted sex offender from Los Angeles has pleaded no contest in a Bakersfield courtroom to a brutal killing. The Kern County District Attorney’s Office says Hannah Tubbs, born James Tubbs, pled no contest Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter for the 2019 killing of Michael Clark. Investigators say in the time leading up to his killing…… MORE
Citigroup Fined $25.9M for Discrimination Against Armenian Americans
NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup intentionally discriminated against Armenian Americans when they applied for credit cards, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Wednesday, as some bank employees argued internally that Armenians were more likely to commit fraud and referred to applicants as “bad guys” or affiliated with organized crime. The CFPB found that Citi employees…… MORE
Utility Pole Knocked Out In Hit And Run Crash In Central Fresno, Traffic Impacted
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Southbound Cedar Avenue is closed after a car crashed into a utility pole. Officers responded Wednesday morning to Cedar and Floradora avenues for a non-injury hit and run crash. Investigators say the driver of a Dodge Caliber struck a pole on the west shoulder of Cedar. Debris and wires from the…… MORE
Fire Destroys Two Apartment Buildings In Pinedale
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A fire has destroyed two apartment buildings in the community of Pinedale. The flames sparked up just after 1 a.m. Wednesday on Beechwood and College Avenues, near Herdon and Ingram Avenues. Firefighters arrived to find the apartments engulfed in flames. Due to the intensity, fire crews fought the flames from outside…… MORE
Fresno City College Adult Education Named Model Program In The State
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno City College is helping students succeed by giving them extra support. The Adult Education Program works with students to finish their education and achieve their career goals. Fresno City College student Brandon Marroquin has recently kick-started his career in Information Technology. He’s currently working at the State Center Community College…… MORE
California Joins Suit Against Agri Stats
Four states, including California joined the Department of Justice’s civil antitrust lawsuit against Agri Stats. The suit alleges that Agri Stats organized and managed anticompetitive information exchanges among broiler chicken, pork and turkey processors. The Attorneys General of California, Minnesota, North Carolina and Tennessee joined the effort earlier this week. The Justice Department filed the…… MORE
Two Held in 2022 Hwy 99 Murder
FRESNO (KMJ) – In June 2022, Freddie Carrasco was gunned down while driving southbound Hwy 99 north of Olive Ave. More than a year later, CHP investigators announce the arrest of two gang-members for the crime. As a result of a lengthy and thorough investigation, Shamon Butler and Aquila Bailey, both from Fresno, were identified…… MORE
Fresno Grizzlies Welcome New Ownership Group
FRESNO, CA – The Fresno Grizzlies today announced their sale to Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates select minor league clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB). DBH will continue to bring best-in-class experiences and events to Grizzlies fans at Chukchansi Park in Downtown Fresno, where the club will remain as…… MORE
