Tag Archives: california

Crews Battle Large Fire At Old Fresno County Morgue

Crews Battle Large Fire At Old Fresno County Morgue

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno fire crews were called to battle a large fire at the old Fresno County morgue, which sent a massive plume of dark smoke up over Southwest Fresno, which could be seen all around the area. Fresno Fire tells our news partner ABC30 Action News that the facility near Nielson and…MORE

Retired Fresno County Judge Indicted On Sexual Assault Charges

Retired Fresno County Judge Indicted On Sexual Assault Charges

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A grand jury indictment was unsealed Monday morning against a retired Fresno County Superior Court judge. The grand jury has handed up charges against Adolfo Corona, saying there is probable cause to believe that he committed sexual assault in March. Corona has been indicted on one count of sexual penetration by…MORE

Carjacking Suspect Leads Police On Chase, Ends With Crash Into Power Pole

Carjacking Suspect Leads Police On Chase, Ends With Crash Into Power Pole

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A suspect is in custody, accused of a carjacking that led to a pursuit and crash in West Central Fresno.  It started just after 12:30 Monday morning at Belmont near Highway 99 when officers say a carjacking took place.  Minutes later, police were able to make a traffic stop on the…MORE

Family of Murder Victim Asks Help Finding His Killer Say Fresno Police

Family of Murder Victim Asks Help Finding His Killer Say Fresno Police

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The wife of 25-year-old Simon Martinez asks for help finding her husband’s killer during a press conference held at Fresno Police Headquarters on Friday. “Simon was senselessly murdered shortly after midnight on July 16, 2023. The suspect(s) have yet to be identified.“ Police Chief Paco Balderrama stood with Simon’s Martinez’s family,…MORE

Democratic Senator Hurtado Enters 22nd Congressional Race to Challenge Republican Incumbent Valadao

Democratic Senator Hurtado Enters 22nd Congressional Race to Challenge Republican Incumbent Valadao

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Democratic state senator Melissa Hurtado has entered the race to challenge republican incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford). There are now two democrats vying for the Valley’s 22nd congressional district seat against Valadao, a five-term incumbent republican. On Wednesday, Hurtado filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run in Congressional District 22, which…MORE

Celebration of Life Announced For Beloved Fresno Pastor H Spees

Celebration of Life Announced For Beloved Fresno Pastor H Spees

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A celebration of life is announced for a beloved Fresno pastor who died this month. Harold Spees, known as H, died at the age of 70. He fell after a cardiac event while in Florida on April 26th, and passed away in the Level 1 trauma center, there, on May 5th.…MORE

Gov. Newsom Unveils Public Safety Plan to Aggressively Fight & Prevent Crime in California

Gov. Newsom Unveils Public Safety Plan to Aggressively Fight & Prevent Crime in California

Press Release Gov. Newsom’s Office: Published: Dec 17, 2021 Real Public Safety Plan focuses on strengthening local law enforcement response, ensuring perpetrators are held accountable and getting guns and drugs off our streets Plan funds state and local efforts to combat organized retail crime, provides grants for local prosecutors and small businesses victimized by retail theft,…MORE

Clovis Council Candidate Jailed for Alleged Campaign Sign Theft

Clovis Council Candidate Jailed for Alleged Campaign Sign Theft

  FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Clovis City Council candidate Herman Nagra was arrested Thursday, after allegedly stealing campaign signs for incumbent Vong Mouanoutoua. Police say surveillance video captured a pickup truck registered to a relative of Nagra and two suspects, one of whom turned out to be Nagra himself. A search warrant was served at Nagra’s home,…MORE

COVID-19 Fears Not Having Much of an Impact on Travel at FYI

COVID-19 Fears Not Having Much of an Impact on Travel at FYI

    FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Airports in California and throughout the country are reporting a decline in travelers, amid worry over COVID-19.     Fresno Yosemite International isn’t seeing much of a change, although spokeswoman Vikkie Calderon says they’re taking precautions. “We’re in regular contact with the Fresno County Department of Public Health. Some of the…MORE