FRESNO, (KMJ) – National Night Out at Inspiration Park is postponed due to current bad air quality in Fresno. Soria’s office said due to this health concern the National Night Out event at Inspiration Park previously scheduled for this evening, August 7th will be postponed. “The recent spikes in bad air quality levels have…… MORE
Grizzlies Hosting Fundraiser To Assist Families Of Fallen Firefighters
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) – The Fresno Grizzlies and McCormick Barstow are partnering up to host “CAL FIRE Night” at Chukchansi Park. It will take place on Friday, August 10th against Albuquerque and first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Two dollars from every walk-up ticket purchased the night of the game and five dollars from every…… MORE
Fresno Humane Animal Services Gathering Signatures, Seeks To Build New Shelter
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The owners of Derrel’s Mini Storage, Inc. and Fresno Humane Animal Services are asking for signatures from the community to support the new Fresno Humane Animal Service’s animal shelter, hospital, and adoption center. Fresno Humane Society’s artist rendering (above) shows the proposed new shelter, which would be located at Grantland Avenue and Highway…… MORE
Gov. Blocks Parole Again For Killer Of Developmentally Disabled Clovis Man Who Was Buried Alive
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Gov. Jerry Brown has again blocked parole for the killer of a developmentally disabled Clovis man who was buried alive. Brown said Friday that 55-year-old David Weidert remains too dangerous to be released. He overruled the recommendation by a state parole panel for the second time in three years. Weidert, who…… MORE
Modesto Man Sentenced 15 Years For Plotting Terror Attack At San Francisco’s Pier 39
FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – A Modesto man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to ISIS. 27 year-old Everitt Aaron Jameson told undercover agents that he wanted to carry out a Christmas Day bombing and shooting attack at a popular San Francisco tourist attraction. Jameson pleaded guilty in June of…… MORE
Indefinite Closures At Yosemite As Ferguson Fire Containment Fluctuates
FRESNO (KMJ) — Containment on the Ferguson Fire has both risen and fallen over the weekend, as crews battle to keep it under control. On Friday it stood at 41%, on Saturday it fell to 35%, and on Monday rose to 38%. The size of the fire Monday morning was reported to be 91,502 acres.…… MORE
“Big Latch-On” Takes Place Saturday In Fresno, Across The World
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The “Big Latch-On” takes place Saturday, in Fresno and around the world. Breastfeeding moms across the world are gathering to try to set a new record for the most women breastfeeding simultaneously for one minute. The goal is to increase awareness, supporting working moms who breastfeed, and reduce the stigma…… MORE
Valley Rapist Denied Parole 23rd Time For Violent Kidnappings, Sexual Assaults On Women
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Valley rapist is denied parole for the 23rd time. 62 year-old Alan Brooks has been in San Quentin State Prison more than 40 years for kidnappings and violent sexual assaults of women in both Tulare and Kings County. On September 25, 1975, Brooks approached a 24-year-old woman in the…… MORE
Nunes Calls On State Politicians To Solve The Wildfire Problem
FRESNO (KMJ) — As wildfires continue to burn all across California, Congressman Devin Nunes has to help fix the problem. The House Intelligence Committee’s chairman said state politicians from all sides should work together. “To put initiatives on the ballot to start to clean this government up.” Nunes added that a lack of maintenance has…… MORE
CHP Canine Makes Huge Cash Find During I-5 Traffic Stop
(KMJ) – The California Highway Patrol says officers found $500,000 in cash while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 5. CHP says an officer pulled over a car on July 23rd near Panoche Road. When the officer started talking to the driver, he became suspicious because of the driver’s extreme nervousness and strange story. CHP K9…… MORE
