FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – 18 people are busted during a massage parlor sting in Fresno. The Fresno Police Department’s Vice Unit received an anonymous tip about prostitution taking place at the Angel Massage, located at 3636 N. First Street — South of Dakota. On Wednesday morning, Vice police and the FBI conducted the undercover operation,…… MORE
Fresno and Merced Mayors Attending U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, DC (KMJ) – Fresno and Merced mayors join hundreds of bipartisan mayors in Washington D.C. for the U.S. Conference of Mayors to address critical issues. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand tweeted Thursday; “Attending the United States Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington D.C. and spending time with other local mayors. In this case,…… MORE
CA Republicans Lose Another Assembly Seat, Lawmaker Switches Parties
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A moderate California Republican state lawmaker is switching parties while criticizing President Donald Trump’s policies and leadership. Assemblyman Brian Maienschein announced Thursday that he is becoming a Democrat, saying he and the Republican Party have moved in different directions since he was elected in 2012. He says Trump has led the…… MORE
PG&E Claims Complete Inspection Proposal Would Result in Massive Rate Hikes
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California’s largest utility says a plan that would require an inspection of the entire electrical grid and the removal of dangerous trees is unrealistic. The embattled Pacific Gas and Electric Co., who’s bracing for bankruptcy, claims the plan that could cost between $75 and $150 billion, would generate rate hikes of more…… MORE
USDA Relocation Plan Draws Concern
The 2019 Senate agriculture appropriations bill follows House language in expressing concern of the Department of Agriculture’s plans to relocate the National Institute of Food and Agriculture out of the Washington metropolitan area. The language also says it is “appropriate” for the Economic Research Service to stay in the Research, Education and Economics mission…… MORE
Calif. Among The Worst States In Which To Drive
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is among the worst in the nation when it comes to driving. California is the 4th-worst overall, according to WalletHub, whose latest report based on 30 key metrics, says only Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii rank worse. California gets low scores for rush-hour congestion, car thefts, high gas prices, and…… MORE
Fresno Mother Dead, Homicide Investigation Underway
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A Fresno mother is dead and a murder investigation underway. Police say 32-year-old Yanina Elizabeth Olivarez was rushed to the hospital late Saturday night and taken into surgery. The mother of a 7-year-old died on Sunday. Detectives say her death is being treated as a murder. They’re asking anyone with any information…… MORE
FCSO Detectives Searching for Alleged Easton Bank Robber
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives are searching for the man accused of robbing an Easton bank at gunpoint. Surveillance photos show the suspect holding up the West America branch on S. Elm Ave. around 9:30 Wednesday morning. If you know anything, contact Valley CrimeStoppers at 498-STOP. … MORE
Fundraiser for 13-Year-Old Clovis Middle School Student Paralyzed in Trampoline Accident
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It was a week ago that the life of a Clovis middle school student changed forever. On Wednesday, January 16, Makai Lloren was doing a front flip on a trampoline at Defy in Clovis. The student from Alta Sierra Intermediate School landed on his head. Makai suffered a broken neck…… MORE
Known For His Generosity, David McDonald Is Being Remembered in Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno philanthropist David McDonald is being remembered in Fresno. A Celebration of Life is being held in Fresno on Jan. 24. for the businessman. McDonald passed away at age 69 on Jan. 2nd. He was found unresponsive at his home, named “Eaglecrest” in Prather. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office,…… MORE
