FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s Ground Hog Day… and KMJ has the furry critter’s prediction. Yes, it’s that day… immortalized by the movie starring Bill Murray…and one furry rodent. Actor Murray was not on hand there in Pennsylvania — but nonetheless Punxsutawney Phil carried out his annual winter prediction. 6 more weeks of winter.…… MORE
Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Damaging Fresno City Hall Fountain
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Felony charges are filed against the man accused of damaging Fresno City Hall’s fountain 30 year-old Charles William Stanphill was already arrested last June for stealing copper wire from Fulton Street. He’s now back in custody –facing more charges The Fresno County DA’s Office has announced he’ll face felony charges –…… MORE
Triple Gang-Related Shooting In Planada Leaves 2 Dead, 1 Injured
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Merced County Sheriff’s Deputies are reviewing security camera footage hoping for clues after two men die in a gang-related triple shooting in Planada. It happened around 8:00pm Thursday night by the intersection of Highway 140 and Plainsburg Road. Merced County Sheriff’s Deputy Darrell Allen says three men were shot, 22-year-old Diego…… MORE
Fresno Homes Being Fumigated Targeted For Burglaries
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police say homes under those big fumigation tents are becoming a target for burglars. Detectives say there have been been 12 reported cases in the Central District in the last 12 months. Here are some tips from the Fresno Police Department on crime prevention: •Remove all valuables from your…… MORE
Fresno County Blossom Trail Celebrating Its 30th Year
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno County Blossom Trail is now open, and the annual exhibition of flora is also celebrating its 30th year. “We’re always amazed, because we always feel we’re not that old to have a 30th anything but it has arrived and we’re very excited that it has reached the level that it…… MORE
Equipment Groups Tackle Right to Repair
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the Equipment Dealers Association announced a new industry commitment to giving farmers and ranchers the right to repair their machines. The commitment aims to provide a comprehensive set of service information tools for tractors and combines put into service by model year 2021. A set of principles released…… MORE
ATM Thieves Still On The Run – Deputies Want Help Finding Them
FRIANT (KMJ) – Deputies are asking for help tracking down a group, of men seen on security camera footage taking an ATM from inside a Fresno County gas station. The incident happened around 3.30am on January 17th, at the Shell gas station in Friant. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported that four men wearing hoods and…… MORE
Fresno Man Convicted Of Manslaughter In 9 Year-Old Janessa Ramirez’s Death
FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – Brian Lorisse Cooks was convicted Thursday of manslaughter for his role in the death of Janessa Ramirez. The 9 year-old was killed outside a laundromat in Central Fresno back in January of 2015 when she was caught in the crossfire of a gang related shooting on Clinton and Marks. Cooks issued an apology…… MORE
California Transportation Commission Votes To Send Gas Tax Dollars To All 58 Counties
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The California Transportation Commission voted Thursday in Sacramento to continue delivering new gas tax revenue from SB 1 the Road Repair and Accountability Act — directly to local communities. Building on action from its December meeting, the Commission adopted the final list of cities eligible to receive Local Streets and Roads Program…… MORE
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Lion Cub Predicting Winner Of Super Bowl 52
[Photo: FCZ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – With only days before the Super Bowl – Fresno Chaffee Zoo is keeping up the tradition of picking the winner. This year, their African lion cub, Kijani, will predict the winner of Super Bowl 52. At noon on Friday February 2nd, he will choose between two, large cardboard boxes,…… MORE
