(KMJ) As longtime FPD Chief Jerry Dyer transitions into the world of politics, Deputy Police Chief Andy Hall has been tapped as his replacement, beginning immediately. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand and City Manager Wilma Quan made the announcement Friday, as heard live on KMJ. Hall’s tenure won’t last very long, however. Hall is facing mandatory…… MORE
USDA Mailing Trade Aid Checks
Farm Service Agency director Richard Fordyce says the first payments are being mailed out now, and farmers are reporting receiving the checks. Round one of the three potential payments is 50% of the overall amount farmers may receive. USDA expects up to $14.5 billion of payments will be sent to farmers, pending on the trade…… MORE
Mosquito Bites Turning Deadly in Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – One person has died from West Nile Virus, another is sickened, fighting Saint Louis Encephalitis Virus. Leticia Berber, Educator with Fresno County Department of Public Health says both people were bitten by mosquitos in Fresno County. The Health Department says so far this year 26 cases of West Nile…… MORE
One Suspect Still Wanted in Riverpark Baby Store Robbery
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police have arrested one man for a robbery outside the Buy Buy Baby store in Riverpark. Police said the suspects were carrying guns when they robbed two women and an infant at the Northeast Fresno shopping center Lieutenant Stephen Viveros says it happened in broad daylight at around 1:00pm…… MORE
Arrest Made in Stabbing Death of Former Cal State Fullerton Administrator
UPDATE: 51 year old Chuyen Vo from Huntington Beach is in custody, arrested Tuesday. Vo is believed to have stabbed 57-year-old Chan in his car on the campus parking lot. The motive was not known, but the policedid believe that his assailant had targeted the victim. LOS ANGELES, CA (KMJ) – Police in Southern…… MORE
Fresno Council Passes Anti-Panhandling Measure
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno City Council votes to introduce a new tactic in the ongoing battle against homelessness. By a 4-3 vote, the council approved the “Help Us, Help Fresno” initiative. The item was sponsored by District 6 Councilmember Garry Bredefeld, it was the second time he brought it forward. “We want people to…… MORE
Fresno County Reports First West Nile Death of 2019
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirms its first fatal case of West Nile Virus this year. According to the news release, there are 26 positive cases of West Nile reported in Fresno County. But, the Department of Public Health expects that number to increase. In addition, the County has also received…… MORE
Farm Computer Ownership and Usage
The Department of Agriculture says computer ownership and usage among farmers increased over the last two years. The Farm Computer Usage and Ownership report released last week updated numbers from 2017, as the report is compiled during odd-numbered years and released in August. The new data shows 75% of farms reported having access to…… MORE
Dyer Orders Investigation into Teen’s Excessive Force Allegation
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is asking the public to reserve judgement on a viral police body-cam video showing a police officer in a physical altercation with a teenager. That teen is now suing the city for excessive force. Back in January, the Fresno PD MAGEC anti-gang team went to an apartment at…… MORE
2 Year-Old Girl Drowns In Tulare Pool
TULARE, CA (KMJ) – A 2-year-old girl drowns in a pool in Tulare. Tulare Police first received a call about the child being missing at about 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. Police say the call quickly changed when the person on the phone frantically told them the child was just found in the pool.…… MORE
