DELANO, CA (KMJ) – Two suspects are shot by law enforcement – one killed – both were wanted in connection with drive-by shooting in the South Valley. Just after 4:00 Thursday afternoon, Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies received a 911 call that an 18-year-old was attacked outside his home on Hernandez Street in Richgrove. The victim…… MORE
Man Killed in Downtown Fresno Stabbing
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A man in his 30s is dead, after a stabbing outside a Downtown Fresno rehabilitation center. The unnamed victim was stabbed several times late Friday morning near The Turning Point, around McKenzie and Blackstone. Police Lieutenant Mark Hudson tells KMJ News: If you know anything about the stabbing, call Valley CrimeStoppers at…… MORE
CHP Will Hold DUI Checkpoint in Fresno County this Weekend
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno area California Highway Patrol will be conducting a DUI checkpoint somewhere in Fresno County this Saturday night between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and or drug impairment and also checking drivers for valid licenses. Folks caught driving impaired can expect…… MORE
Man Takes Plea Deal in 2004 Jenner Beach Killings
FRESNO (KMJ) – A man is facing life in prison after killing a sleeping couple on a Northern California beach 15 years ago and to killing his own brother. Shaun Gallon pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Under the deal, he will be sentenced next month to three consecutive life terms in prison without chance of…… MORE
Northern CA Deputy Accused Of Sleeping With 16-Year-Old Boy
FOLSOM, Calif. (AP) — A Sacramento County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old boy. Authorities say 44-year-old Shauna Bishop turned herself in to police in Folsom, California on Thursday. She was booked and later released. An investigation began in May and authorities had obtained an arrest warrant. Bishop could…… MORE
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Within Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus within Fresno City limits. The Fresno County Department of Public Health says positive tests came from in adult mosquitoes collected from an area around Fresno State in portions of the 93710 zip code area. “This confirmation is a strong reminder that everyone should take…… MORE
San Joaquin County Hires TV Star Pathologist
FRESNO (KMJ) – It sounds like a plot for a new TV series, but it’s real life, San Francisco’s chief medical examiner is taking a new job in the Valley. The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to appoint Dr. Michael Hunter as that county’s first independent chief medical examiner. The county is…… MORE
Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Starts on June 17th
Signup for the new Dairy Margin Coverage Program begins on June 17th. It’s operated by the Farm Service Agency and is a big part of the dairy safety net designed to help dairy farmers manage the volatility of milk and feed prices. The new program offers protection for dairy farmers when the difference between the…… MORE
One Suspect Dead, Another Wounded in South Valley OIS
(KMJ) – Early Friday morning, Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted Delano Police in locating a suspect in a drive-by shooting. Officers and Deputies confronted a man and woman around 2 a.m. at the Best Western in the Richgrove area, north of County Line Road. There, an officer from Delano P.D. and a deputy from Tulare…… MORE
Calif. AG Accuses EPA of Failing to Protect Groundwater
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has sent a letter to the EPA, accusing the agency of failing to ensure cleanup of groundwater contamination. So-called PFA contaminants include thousands of chemicals in products such as wrinkle-free clothing, food packaging, and non-stick cooking spray. They’ve been dubbed “forever chemicals,” as they often don’t…… MORE
