FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – There’s a urgent need for canned goods at the Fresno Rescue Mission. Phil Roberts, the Director of Food Services, says they serve 700 homeless people daily, but donations have been lower than normal this summer. “We haven’t been this low in many years,” said Roberts. “We’re specifically asking for canned…… MORE
Fresno State Suspends Sigma Chi Fraternity
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State suspends the Sigma Chi fraternity. The University says it stems from underage drinking, assaults and noise violations at a fraternity-sponsored event on May 5. The University and its Department of Athletics have also taken action regarding student-athletes allegedly involved in the event. The suspension runs through Feb. 3rd…… MORE
Dairy Coalition Questions EPA Nitrate Study
The American Dairy Coalition wants a scientific review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2013 nitrate report. In a letter to EPA Director Andrew Wheeler, the coalition says the 2013 report never received a proper scientific review, and is a “flawed and damaging” report. The EPA Yakima Nitrate Report began in 2010 and was published…… MORE
Fresno Man Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault Of Nanny in Woodward Park
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 35-year-old man is found guilty of sexually assaulting, kidnapping, and robbing a nanny in Northeast Fresno. Prosecutors say it was early in the morning on June 22, 2018 when Joseph Ward attacked the 25-year-old woman. The nanny was walking near Woodward Park with a one year-old baby in a…… MORE
Fresno Police Warning Parents After Man Tries Luring School Girls into His Car
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police are warning parents after a man tried to lure a number of young school girls into his car. In two separate incidents, girls were walking near Vinland Elementary School by Gettysburg when police say a man drove up and tried to get them to come into his car. After the…… MORE
Janz Cries Foul Over County Proposal to Reform Employee Time Off
FRESNO (KMJ) – A candidate for Fresno mayor is crying foul over a county proposal to force political candidates to take unpaid leave. Andrew Janz says he may take legal action if the Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopts a rule change that would amend Fresno County’s policies for employee leave while that employee is…… MORE
Merced’s Applegate Park Zoo Needs Volunteers
MERCED, CA (KMJ) – The Applegate Park Zoo in Merced has a need for volunteers. If you like to work with animals, spending some time at the zoo can be rewarding, and give zookeepers the extra set of hands that they need this time of year. Every Wednesday at 3:30, they have their volunteer…… MORE
David Valadao Officially Announces Candidacy for Congress
FRESNO (KMJ) – A former congressman has made it official, he’s running to win his old job back. Former 21st District Representative David Valadao has officially announced his candidacy for congress. The Valley Republican will run against Democrat Congressman TJ Cox, the man who ousted him in 2018. Cox won that election by the thinnest…… MORE
Fresno Family Law Attorney Accused of Lewd Acts With a Minor Pleads Not Guilty
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno family law attorney accused of seven felony sex crimes with a minor pleads not guilty during her arraignment Tuesday. 39-year-old Jennifer Walters was arrested on August 8th at LAX.. She’s accused of lewd acts with a boy that the Fresno County DA’s Office says was 13 at the…… MORE
Fresno Police Seek Driver of Pickup in Hit-and-Run Investigation
FRESNO (KMJ) – Police in Fresno are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver in a deadly hit-and-run. It happened at six thirty in the evening, on August 5th, still broad daylight near North Angus and East Olive in Fresno. 77 year-old husband and father Jimmy Crosswhite was on his motorcycle, he was…… MORE
