FRESNO (KMJ) — The alleged driver in the hit and run death of Clovis Unified vice principal Gavin Gladding has entered a plea of no contest. Rogelio Alvarez-Maravilla had previously entered a not guilty plea earlier this month (click here to read more), and the change saw him immediately taken into custody. The move Wednesday…… MORE
SCOTTSDALE (KMJ) — President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum which promises to ultimately bring more water into the Central Valley. The directive given to the Departments of Interior and Commerce is designed to streamline the regulatory process, develop a timeline for completion, expedite environmental reviews, and convene experts, to ultimately deliver more supply…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A suspect is in a stable condition in the hospital after an officer-involved shooting in Northeast Fresno. Police were alerted at around 1.20am, after dispatch received a 911 call from a woman about her brother who was possibly armed and suicidal. Dispatch relayed to officers that the suspect, identified as Patrick William…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The airman from Fresno’s 144th Fighter Wing who was killed in a plane crash in Ukraine has been officially identified. Lt. Col. Seth “Jethro” Nehring died with Ukranian pilot Col. Ivan Petrenko during what was described as a routine familiarization training flight. The two airmen were in a Ukrainian SU-27UB fighter aircraft…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The investigation has begun after a fire destroyed a home in Southeast Fresno, but crews suspect that homeless people are responsible. The blaze close to Jensen and Willow Avenues was first reported around 5am Tuesday, sending crews to a well established fire. “Smoke and fire was coming out of every window and…… MORE
WOODVILLE (KMJ) — Footage from body worn cameras has been collected for review following the fatal shooting of a 17 year old in Woodville. The incident took place Sunday evening, at a home close to the intersection of Avenue 160 and Road 168. Deputies were called to the scene around 8pm after reports of a…… MORE
SANGER (KMJ) — Ground has been officially broken at Initiative Foods in Sanger, just over two years after a devastating fire swept through the site. Following the blaze in July 2016, the baby food company wrote on Facebook that the facility would be rebuilt. Friday’s groundbreaking was a step towards fulfilling that promise. The public…… MORE
LEMOORE (KMJ/AP) — F-35 flight operations have been temporarily suspended while each plane undergoes an inspection. The Pentagon’s F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office confirmed to KMJ News that a fuel tube used inside the engine on all F-35 aircraft could be a problem. Each one will need to be checked, before the plane is…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Fresno Grizzlies have officially unveiled their newest Major League Baseball affiliate. The partnership with the Washington Nationals was revealed last month, coming days after the previous union with the Houston Astros was announced. The cross-country union was described Wednesday morning as linking one of the biggest brands in baseball with the…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A total of $1 million in state money has been handed over to Fresno City College to help enhance the facility’s Career and Technical Education program. The giant check was awarded Tuesday morning and is designed to train up to 100 more CTE students every year. The funds will be used to…… MORE
