FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new contract between the union for CHP officers and the state calls for a temporary delay in pay raises, in an effort to pay down pension debt. The 4-year, approximately $800 million tentative agreement with the Newsom Administration comes as the Golden State is contributing 59 cents to CalPERS,…… MORE
Wanted Parolee Busted By K-9 After Escape from Clovis Gym
CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – A wanted parolee’s workout is cut short, after he is taken down by a Clovis Police K-9 after trying to escape from a Health Club. Just after 8:00 Tuesday night, Clovis Police received a tip that 35-year-old John Mata was working out inside Planet Fitness near Clovis and Shaw. Clovis…… MORE
3 Men Arrested in Connection to Classic Car Theft
CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – Three men are arrested Wednesday morning in connection to theft of a classic car. Clovis police reported the classic car missing on July 10 – a classic 1957 Chevy Bel Air, then a break in the case with arrest warrants served Wednesday morning. Police arrested two cousins; Jermaine…… MORE
Dairy Seeks Swift Trade Deal with Japan
A coalition of U.S. dairy groups is urging the Trump administration to reach a trade agreement with Japan quickly. More than 70 dairy groups and companies sent a letter to Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue this week asking the administration to finalize a strong trade deal with Japan. The coalition,…… MORE
Fresno Police Search For Fast Food Restaurant Robber
(KMJ) – Fresno Police continue to search for a serial robber who held up two fast food restaurants in the eastern part of the city Tuesday night. Investigators say a Hispanic man (pictured above) used a gun to hold up the Taco Bell on McKinley near Chestnut. Then, about ten minutes later, officers say this…… MORE
California Couple Pleads Guilty to Killing Newborn
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) – A Southern California couple who killed their newborn daughter and left her body in a cardboard box have pleaded guilty to murder. Eighteen-year-old Joshua Benson of Corona and 23-year-old Shawna Andritch entered pleas Tuesday to first-degree and second-degree murder, respectively. Each faces a potential life sentence. Prosecutors say the couple killed…… MORE
Cal Fire Says Number of Acres Burned is Down in 2019 But Homeowners Should Not Be Complacent
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Cal Fire says the number of acres burned in the state, so far this year is down dramatically but that doesn’t mean homeowners should be complacent. Around this time, in August of 2018, Cal Fire says 3,100 fires had burned 600,000 acres across the state. Cal Fire said while there…… MORE
Memorial Service Held for Fallen CHP Officer Andre Moye Jr.
RIVERSIDE, CA (KMJ) – A public memorial service was held for CHP Officer Andre Moye Jr. who was killed in the line of duty. “Andre’s field training officers knew he was special, and immediately noticed his passion for law enforcement,” said CHP Captain John Tyler. “His work ethic was unparalleled, like a burning fire…… MORE
Court rules San Diego marijuana law required more analysis
SAN DIEGO (AP) – The California Supreme Court has ruled San Diego failed to adequately analyze the potential environmental impacts of its marijuana dispensary law. The Union-Tribune reports the decision Monday is expected to limit the discretion of local governments across the state. San Diego declared that the 2014 pot law didn’t require any environmental…… MORE
Fullerton Police Release Sketch – Seek On-Campus Killer
FRESNO (KMJ) – Police say they’re working around the clock to find a murderer in a bizarre attack on a state university campus. Police say 57-year-old Steven Shek Keung chan was stabbed many times before he was found dead inside his car in the California State Fullerton parking lot Monday. they say the attacker targeted…… MORE
