FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County judge rules Friday to not allow a former Central High School basketball coach to withdraw his no-contest plea in connection with a drunken-driving crash. Loren Lebeau is currently serving 12 years in prison for the crash that killed 7-year-old Donovan Maldonado and injured his family members back in…… MORE
Reedley Police Remember Officer Now “Patrolling The Streets Of Heaven”
REEDLEY (KMJ) — Officers with Reedley Police, were joined by law enforcement from across the state Friday morning, to honor the memory of one of their own killed in the line of duty. It was February 25th 2010 when Officer Javier Bejar was shot as he was assisting Fresno County Sheriff’s Office serve a search…… MORE
Grizzlies Looking For Locals To Perform The National Anthem
FRESNO (KMJ) — Officials with the Fresno Grizzlies are once again searching for talented performers, to bring the National Anthem to Chukchansi Park. “The Central Valley is filled with people with amazing voices and musical skill,” says Grizzlies Events & Entertainment Manager Ray Ortiz. “These auditions and performing at the ballpark give people the chance…… MORE
Gov. Brown Proposes Plan to Address CA’s Crumbling Infrastructure
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Following extreme weather in the Golden State, Gov. Jerry Brown is putting forth a plan, which he says will result in immediate action, to bolster dam safety, increase flood protection, and repair aging infrastructures. It also addresses the serve situation near the Oroville Dam spillway, which documents show the state was warned…… MORE
Fewer Undocumented Calif. Students Seeking Financial Aid
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The number of undocumented students seeking financial aid in the California Community Colleges System, is down by more than 40 percent from last year. With just days before the deadline, there are only around 20,000 Dream Act applications on file, according to the California Student Aid Commission. The 113-campus State Community Colleges…… MORE
5 Yr Old Dies in Bakersfield Drive-by shooting
(KMJ) Gun violence in the south valley ends in a family nightmare. Bakersfield police say a 5-year-old child was shot and killed – and a 7-year old wounded – in a drive-by shooting Thursday night. Police Chief Lyle Martin told local media at the scene of the crime “These types of acts of violence…… MORE
Bail Set at $1M for 88 Yr Old Woman
(KMJ) An elderly north valley woman is behind bars facing serious charges. And it’s unlikely she’ll be set free anytime soon. The Stockton Record reports 88-year old Amalia Guerrero has been charged with first degree attempted premeditated murder. Investigators say Guerrero, of Stockton, stabbed her 57-year old son earlier this week. She appeared in…… MORE
Big Ag Deals on Track
A Dow Jones report says the Dow and DuPont merger looks good for regulatory approval from European Union regulators. People familiar with the deal say it looks to be on track because the companies offered to sell some of their businesses to ease antitrust concerns. The European Commission is the EU’s antitrust watchdog, and appears ready to approve the…… MORE
The Importance of Balancing Emotions and Intelligence in the Workforce
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to success in business, it appears your emotional quotient, or EQ, has nearly as big of an impact, as your IQ. According to the OfficeTeam’s latest survey, 95 percent of HR managers, and 99 percent of workers, feel emotional intelligence is vital in the workplace, as it promotes better…… MORE
“Have you seen my Congressperson” Rallies Across Central Valley
FRESNO, CA ( KMJ) – On Thursday, February 23rd, constituents across California held candlelight vigils in the neighborhoods of Congressional representatives asking “Have you seen my Congressperson.” The events are part of the “Courageous Resistance” of the California-based Courage Campaign. They were joined by members of SEIU’s #FightForCA campaign to highlight how they say GOP members…… MORE
