Category Archives: Dominic McAndrew News Articles

Police Say Father Lost Toddler While Drunk – Daughter Found Safe

Police Say Father Lost Toddler While Drunk – Daughter Found Safe

HANFORD (KMJ) — A three year old girl is safe after a late night walk ended with her father losing her, and police said he was intoxicated at the time. Hanford PD reported that Zachary Pimentel had been out with her Tuesday evening. The 25 year old last remembered being with her at a park…MORE

Rodeo Fans Getting Designated Pick Up Point – Warned Not To Drive Drunk

Rodeo Fans Getting Designated Pick Up Point – Warned Not To Drive Drunk

CLOVIS (KMJ) — Visitors to the Clovis Rodeo, who may be tempted to have a few alcoholic beverages during this year’s festivities, will this year have a specific area for someone to drop them off or pick them up. The parking lot beneath the water tower at Clovis Avenue and 5th Street will be designated…MORE

Fresno PD: Consider Giving To Charity Instead Of Panhandlers

Fresno PD: Consider Giving To Charity Instead Of Panhandlers

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno PD is asking locals to donate to their favorite charity, instead of giving to people in the median. The warning comes as part of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Operation. In an update detailing officers’ weekend operations, the department said giving to those next to the road is very dangerous for…MORE

Fresno Water Treatment Plant On Budget And About To Start Pumping

Fresno Water Treatment Plant On Budget And About To Start Pumping

FRESNO (KMJ) — The finishing touches are now being installed on the City of Fresno’s latest addition to its water supply system, billed as the largest and most expensive project its history. The Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility is described as not only on time, but sticking to its $201.5 million budget too (click here…MORE

Yosemite Officials Trying Out Plan To Keep Traffic Moving

Yosemite Officials Trying Out Plan To Keep Traffic Moving

YOSEMITE (KMJ) — A pilot program to cut the number of vehicles lining up to get into Yosemite National Park is about to be put into practice. National Park officials have been working with both Caltrans and the CHP, in a bid to cut congestion and decrease danger at the Arch Rock Entrance Station off…MORE

Coalinga State Hospital Patients Planning Protest To Force Investigation

Coalinga State Hospital Patients Planning Protest To Force Investigation

COALINGA (KMJ) — Patients at Coalinga State Hospital are planning a protest inside the facility, amid claims of abuse and frightened staff. “It’s a toxic environment,” explained patient Jeffrey Gambord. His complaints are focused on the sexually violent predator program,; figures from the Department of State Hospitals shows 73% of those inside are classified as…MORE

Allegiant Air Under Fire After ’60 Minutes’ Report

Allegiant Air Under Fire After ’60 Minutes’ Report

LAS VEGAS (KMJ/AP) Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air has responded to claims made in a “60 Minutes” investigation, which alleged numerous mechanical incidents have been impacting safety on board. The CBS report, which aired Sunday, revealed figures from the Federal Aviation Administration showing in-flight breakdowns to be three-and-a-half times more likely on Allegiant Air than services…MORE

Armed Suspects On The Run In Madera County After Stabbing

Armed Suspects On The Run In Madera County After Stabbing

MADERA (KMJ) — The search is on for a pair of suspects who are alleged to have stabbed a man in the leg during an armed robbery. Madera County Sheriff’s Office first responded to a home near Club Drive and Road 26 at around 1.30am Friday. Deputies were told by two men that they were…MORE

Changing Lethal Force Law Will Make Things Worse, Warn Valley Sheriffs

Changing Lethal Force Law Will Make Things Worse, Warn Valley Sheriffs

FRESNO (KMJ/AP) — A proposal by California lawmakers to restrict law enforcement’s use of lethal force, is being branded unrealistic by a pair of Central Valley Sheriffs. The suggestion was put forward on Tuesday in the wake of the killing of 22 year old unarmed man Stephon Clark. He was shot by officers with Sacramento…MORE

Land Purchase For West Fresno Campus Approved By Board

Land Purchase For West Fresno Campus Approved By Board

FRESNO (KMJ) — The land purchase to make the West Fresno Campus a reality for the State Center Community College District has been approved by its Board. The green light was given during the meeting of the Board of Trustees on April 3rd, to purchase a 26 acre site on E. Church Ave between Martin…MORE