Category Archives: Dominic McAndrew News Articles

Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane Prepared For 2017 Season

Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane Prepared For 2017 Season

FRESNO (KMJ) — The festive show of lights and decorations which is Christmas Tree Lane is ready for its latest season. The event is now in its 97th year, with Fresno’s Van Ness Boulevard prepared for the influx of visitors. The first night, on Saturday December 2nd, is strictly for those on foot. “The walking…MORE

Patterson Wants Sacramento To “Do The Right Thing” After HSR Audit Rejection

Patterson Wants Sacramento To “Do The Right Thing” After HSR Audit Rejection

FRESNO (KMJ) — Assemblyman Jim Patterson’s call for an emergency audit of California’s High Speed Rail Authority has been thrown out, but the local lawmaker wants to continue the fight. “This is getting to a point where it almost appears like a cover-up for political purposes.” The initial request was made earlier this month (click…MORE

Festive Fire Fears Fueling Forewarning

Festive Fire Fears Fueling Forewarning

FRESNO (KMJ) — A regular rise in the number of fire deaths during Christmas time is prompting a seasonal warning from Fresno Fire. “Decorative things on your mantle might have a candle next to them. So when the candle burns down, if it’s not protected from touching some combustible material it might catch on fire,”…MORE

Judge Orders Release Of “Objective Evidence” On Dylan Noble’s Death

Judge Orders Release Of “Objective Evidence” On Dylan Noble’s Death

FRESNO (KMJ) — A request for more information relating to the death of Dylan Noble has been approved by a federal court. The decision made Monday forces the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Department to release documents to the plaintiffs relative to the shooting of the 19 year old on June 25th 2016, and…MORE

Censured Madera County DA Tells Supervisors “You Can’t Fire Me”

Censured Madera County DA Tells Supervisors “You Can’t Fire Me”

MADERA (KMJ) — The District Attorney of Madera County has branded his censuring by the Board of Supervisors as “a political witch-hunt.” The motion received unanimous support Monday morning inside Madera County Government Center Monday. The text attributed “offensive, degrading, and/or sexually suggestive comments” as well as “frequent outbursts of anger and inappropriate behavior” to…MORE

Second Suspect Arrested Following Elderly Woman Home Invasion

Second Suspect Arrested Following Elderly Woman Home Invasion

BASS LAKE (KMJ) — The other man wanted for a home invasion robbery near Bass Lake is now in custody. The incident on November 18th put a 77 year old woman in the hospital in a critical condition, and sparked a search for the two believed to be responsible. The first suspect was caught less…MORE

Valley Pilot Crowned World Champion Of Air Race 1 World Cup

Valley Pilot Crowned World Champion Of Air Race 1 World Cup

FRESNO (KMJ) — A local pilot is the most recent winner of an event billed as the fastest motorsport on the planet. The Air Race 1 World Cup sees small planes race around a tight circuit at speeds of approximately 250 mph in a bid to determine who can do it the fastest. Fresno based…MORE

Valley Pilot Competing In 250 mph Air Race 1 World Cup

Valley Pilot Competing In 250 mph Air Race 1 World Cup

FRESNO (KMJ) — A local pilot is taking part in a competition considered the NASCAR of the skies. The Air Race 1 World Cup sees small planes race around a tight circuit at speeds of approximately 250 mph in a bid to determine who can do it the fastest. The international event is being held…MORE

Arrest Made In Gas Station Robbery And Murder In Madera County

Arrest Made In Gas Station Robbery And Murder In Madera County

MADERA (KMJ) — One of the two suspects wanted in the Tackle Box Gas Station and Mini Mart robbery and murder has been arrested. The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon by Madera County Sheriff’s Office, but Armitraj Singh Athwal was actually detained less than an hour after the incident Monday evening. Athwal was taken into…MORE

Audit For HSR Authority Not About Politics, Says Valley Assemblyman

Audit For HSR Authority Not About Politics, Says Valley Assemblyman

FRESNO (KMJ) — A demand for an emergency audit of California’s High Speed Rail project is not about politics, but about transparency, says Assemblyman Jim Patterson. “I think whether you are for it or against it, whether you’re Democrat or Republican, this is public money at risk,” explained the local lawmaker. “This is huge swathes…MORE