Category Archives: Local News

Detectives: Clovis Man Busted Attempting to Meet 12 Year Old Girl for Sex

Detectives: Clovis Man Busted Attempting to Meet 12 Year Old Girl for Sex

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  On Friday, detectives with the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested 54 year old Michael Dickens of Clovis. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department says Dickens has been booked into the Fresno County Jail and faces charges related to arranging to meet with a minor to engage in sex and distributing pornographic material…MORE

Mariposa County Highway Dedicated to Fallen Firefighter

Mariposa County Highway Dedicated to Fallen Firefighter

(Photo courtesy:  Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced) (KMJ) – A portion of Highway 140 in Mariposa County is renamed in honor of a firefighter who was killed battling a 2018 wildfire. Wednesday, Cal Fire unveiled the ‘CAL FIRE Firefighter Braden Varney Memorial Highway’ on Highway 140, near its junction with the 49. The 36-year old Cal Fire…MORE

Chancellor Appoints Interim President of California State University, Fresno

Chancellor Appoints Interim President of California State University, Fresno

​​​​​​​​​California State University (CSU) Chancellor Timothy P. White has appointed Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Ph.D., to serve as interim president of California State University, Fresno. Jiménez-Sandoval currently serves as Fresno State’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. Jiménez-Sandoval will assume the leadership of the university on January 4, 2021 with the departure of current Fresno State president Dr.…MORE

Fresno County Library Branches To Serve As Voting Centers

Fresno County Library Branches To Serve As Voting Centers

(KMJ) – The Fresno County Public Library will open seven of its branches to serve as in-person voting centers for the 2020 election.  These voting centers will open on Saturday, October 31st through Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd.  They will be open to voters who need assistance, want to vote on an accessible tablet, need to…MORE

Thousands Without Power in Largest PG&E Safety Shutoff of 2020

Thousands Without Power in Largest PG&E Safety Shutoff of 2020

(KMJ) – More than 1 million people are now without power during what Pacific Gas and Electric says could be the strongest wind event in California this year. As many as 361,000 of its customers in 36 counties are expected to be affected by planned outages in northern California and another 71,000 could be affected in…MORE

Tulare County Haystack Arson Suspect Arrested

Tulare County Haystack Arson Suspect Arrested

  DINUBA, CA (KMJ) — The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of the man they say set fire to a haystack that displayed signs and banners in support of President Trump and Rep. Devin Nunes. Tulare County Fire responded to the haystack fire on Oct. 10 in the area of Avenue 384 and Road…MORE

More Details Released After Fatal Fresno Officer Involved Shooting

More Details Released After Fatal Fresno Officer Involved Shooting

(Photo courtesy:  Fresno Police Department) (KMJ) – Fresno Police say the suspect shot and killed by officers Sunday night in the central part of the city was wanted on multiple warrants from across the country. This all began as an attempted carjacking on the 1300 block of Esther Way around 9:30 p.m.  Officers say 32-year…MORE

Fresno State Cuts Some Athletic Programs Due To Pandemic Budget Shortfall

Fresno State Cuts Some Athletic Programs Due To Pandemic Budget Shortfall

PRESS RELEASE: Fresno State Athletics announces program changes FRESNO, Calif. – In response to ongoing financial challenges for Fresno State Athletics, whose revenues have been dramatically impacted this fiscal year by the COVID-19 pandemic, Fresno State announced today its decision to implement program reductions that will ensure long-term financial sustainability of its athletics program. At…MORE

Kamala Harris Suspends All Events After Staffers Test Positive for COVID-19

Kamala Harris Suspends All Events After Staffers Test Positive for COVID-19

(KMJ) – California Senator and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris is suspend all in-person events until Monday after a pair of her staffers test positive for the coronavirus. The Biden-Harris campaign adds former Vice President Joe Biden had no exposure despite spending several hours campaigning with Harris together in Arizona on October 8th. Harris’…MORE