FRESNO (KMJ) — The Fresno Grizzlies will become the Zamunda Lions for one night only, to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of the movie “Coming To America.” The film sees Prince Akeem (played by Eddie Murphy), of the fictional African nation of Zamunda, rejecting his pampered life and traveling to New York. He…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Two wanted suspects from Mississippi have been arrested outside a Southeast Fresno gym. The call on Tuesday came after passers-by alerted police to a suspicious vehicle with two people sleeping inside. After checking plate information and speaking to the pair within, the responding officer established that the vehicle belonged to a wanted…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A homicide investigation is underway following an early morning shooting in Central Fresno. Police were called to a home close to Millbrook and Santa Ana Avenues at around 4am. “We responded to 3523 East Santa Ana for a report of multiple shots being fired at the location,” established Fresno Police Sergeant Andre…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno man has been arrested for possession of marijuana for sale, after he was originally caught jaywalking in Southeast Fresno. It comes as Fresno Police are trying to bring down the number of vehicle versus pedestrian incidents. “We have been targeting pedestrians in our Downtown area and in our high-traffic areas…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno County Blossom Trail is now open, and the annual exhibition of flora is also celebrating its 30th year. “We’re always amazed, because we always feel we’re not that old to have a 30th anything but it has arrived and we’re very excited that it has reached the level that it…… MORE
FRIANT (KMJ) – Deputies are asking for help tracking down a group, of men seen on security camera footage taking an ATM from inside a Fresno County gas station. The incident happened around 3.30am on January 17th, at the Shell gas station in Friant. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported that four men wearing hoods and…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ/AP) — Three Central Valley Congressmen are uninjured following a fatal train crash in Virginia, when a chartered service hit a garbage truck at a crossing. “I didn’t fall out of my seat,” explained Congressman David Valadao (R-Hanford). “It was a thump but not enough to really throw anybody around I didn’t think. As…… MORE
SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — A bipartisan request to open the books on California’s High Speed Rail Authority has been approved by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. The argument to examine the numbers was made by Republican Assemblyman Jim Patterson, Democrat Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula, and Democrat State Senator Jim Beall. “I represent Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley is…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The ongoing flu season is impacting dogs and well as humans in the Central Valley, with the first case of Canine Influenza confirmed in the Fresno area. The CCSPCA describes the disease as a serious condition, transmitted through coughing, backing, and sneezing. The virus can also be shared indirectly through objects or…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The man alleged to be responsible for the series of random shootings at vehicles in Fresno and Madera Counties pleaded not guilty inside Fresno County Superior Court. Jorge Javier Gracia’s arraignment Friday morning was to answer to five felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and two other felony charges related…… MORE
