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‘Pillowcase Rapist’ Released from Coalinga Hospital

‘Pillowcase Rapist’ Released from Coalinga Hospital

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The man known as the “Pillowcase Rapist” has been released from Coalinga State Hospital. Christopher Hubbart is now residing in the Los Angeles County community of Juniper Hills, much to the dismay of many of its residents. According to reports, the town was only given a 48-hour heads-up that Hubbart would be…MORE

Stray Dogs Suspected Of Killing 17 Sheep And Baby Donkey In Tulare County 

Stray Dogs Suspected Of Killing 17 Sheep And Baby Donkey In Tulare County 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A string of attacks in a Tulare County neighborhood has left locals concerned for the safety of their outdoor animals.  Neighbors say it has been three weeks since it started, the first attack happening on 20 sheep grazing grass just west of Highway 99.  Denise Creelman is the owner of…MORE

13-Year-Old Driver Killed in Crash With Semi in Fresno County Identified

13-Year-Old Driver Killed in Crash With Semi in Fresno County Identified

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities have identified a 13-year-old driver who was killed in a crash involving a big rig in Fresno County last week. The crash happened just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Manning and Ohio, south of Mendota. Authorities say 13-year-old Blain Chandler’s vehicle veered into the opposite lane, hitting a semi-truck. The…MORE

Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash in Central Fresno, Police Say

Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash in Central Fresno, Police Say

UPDATE: The motorcyclist who was involved in a car crash in central Fresno Sunday afternoon has died, says the Fresno Police Dept. He has been identified at 34 year-old Timothy Wells. FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men are in the hospital after a motorcycle crashed into a car in central Fresno.  Fresno Police say the…MORE

Man Shot And Killed In Merced County, 2 People Arrested 

Man Shot And Killed In Merced County, 2 People Arrested 

UPDATE: MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people, including a 17-year-old child, have been arrested for the murder of a man in Merced County. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Bobbi Avenue near Winton Way in Winton. When deputies arrived, they found a man, now identified as 24-year-old…MORE

Fight Leads To Stabbing And Shooting In Tulare County, Deputies Say 

Fight Leads To Stabbing And Shooting In Tulare County, Deputies Say 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A fight between two men ended with a stabbing and shooting in Springville.  Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies say the incident happened just after midnight Sunday at a home on Bogart Drive near Highway 190.  Deputies say a fight broke out between two men that ended with one of them being…MORE

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Shooting At Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies 

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Shooting At Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man was arrested after shooting at sheriff’s deputies and bystanders in Allensworth Friday afternoon.  The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded Friday morning to a shooting in Alpaugh and identified Robert Zamora as the shooting suspect.  Around 3 p.m., officials say Zamora sped past deputies who then tried…MORE

PG&E Seeks Rate Hike So Shareholders Can Profit More. Here’s What It Could Cost You

PG&E Seeks Rate Hike So Shareholders Can Profit More. Here’s What It Could Cost You

SAN FRANCISCO (KMJ/KFSN} — On Thursday, Pacific Gas and Electric asked state regulators to charge customers more so shareholders can profit more. It’s a process that happens every three years. Even though PG&E customers pay some of the highest energy bills in the country, even though PG&E has shattered profit records, the utility is now asking…MORE

Caltrans Clearing Tall Grass On Highways To Prevent Wildfires 

Caltrans Clearing Tall Grass On Highways To Prevent Wildfires 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Weeds and tall grass along highways make for dry fuel and potentially easy fire spread if a vehicle throws out a spark.  Caltrans crews were out mowing and clearing trash on Thursday along Highway 168 as part of their ongoing mitigation efforts.  “We all know the summer heat is coming and…MORE

Visalia Police Department Switches From Clear To Encrypted Radio Operations 

Visalia Police Department Switches From Clear To Encrypted Radio Operations 

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Visalia Police Department is going radio silent as it has officially switched from clear to encrypted radio operations, meaning the public will no longer be able to listen to scanner traffic.  The department emphasizes the changes could help protect people’s privacy and public safety.  This follows a Department of Justice…MORE