Category Archives: Dominic McAndrew News Articles

West Nile Virus Could Be Making A Big Comeback In Visalia

West Nile Virus Could Be Making A Big Comeback In Visalia

VISALIA (KMJ) — Health officials in Visalia are warning the public to be careful of West Nile Virus, as mosquitoes carrying the disease have been located in three areas of the city. The Delta Vector Control District tested mosquito pools for West Nile Virus, and their trap counts are much larger this year than they…MORE

Mayor Brand: Public Board To Review Police Can “Play A Valuable Role”

Mayor Brand: Public Board To Review Police Can “Play A Valuable Role”

FRESNO (KMJ) — The City of Fresno wants to recruit a select number of its citizens to join the newly-formed Citizen’s Public Safety Advisory Board, to review and suggest changes to Fresno Police practices. “They can play a valuable role in giving our police department valuable information and advice” explains Mayor Lee Brand. Members will…MORE

Transgender Victim Dies After Central Fresno Shooting

Transgender Victim Dies After Central Fresno Shooting

FRESNO (KMJ) — A homicide investigation is now underway after a body was found lying in the road in Central Fresno. The discovery came early Wednesday morning, after a shot-spotter alert was received by Fresno Police at 2.59am, in an alleyway close to the intersection of Fourth and Belmont. “Officers arrived on scene…we tended to…MORE

Billboard Demanding Nunes Town Hall Represents “A National Issue”

Billboard Demanding Nunes Town Hall Represents “A National Issue”

VISALIA (KMJ) — A billboard demanding Congressman Devin Nunes holds a town hall meeting is now a part of the Visalia landscape. The group responsible for putting it there, the Democratic Coalition Against Trump, says the intended message is two fold. “That we would like Devin Nunes to do his job which is to meet…MORE

Public’s “Generosity And Support” Brings K9s To Clovis Police

Public’s “Generosity And Support” Brings K9s To Clovis Police

CLOVIS (KMJ) — Two new Clovis Police K9s are now sworn in and ready for duty. Jax and Corda were officially welcomed Monday morning after a drive to raise the money needed far exceeded expectations. “This is an effort that has been only two months in the making, and our objective initially was to raise…MORE

NorCal Startup Says It Can Reduce Your Medical Bills

SAN FRANCISCO (KMJ) — A Northern California start-up is trying to reduce your health-care bills. Remedy says it will check out misspelled names, whether or not the right codes were used, even establishing if you are being charged for procedures that weren’t necessary. Once the examination is complete, the company will then tell you if…MORE

Muhammad Case Delayed Again For Mental Health Report

Muhammad Case Delayed Again For Mental Health Report

FRESNO (KMJ) — Proceedings against Kori Ali Muhammad have been delayed once again. The man accused of shooting dead three people in Downtown Fresno, and murdering a security guard outside a Central Fresno Motel 6, continues to await a mental competency hearing. The results of the report into his mental health were scheduled to be…MORE

Chickenpox Cases At A Sanger Unified School – Vaccinations Recommended

Chickenpox Cases At A Sanger Unified School – Vaccinations Recommended

SANGER (KMJ) — Several confirmed cases of Chickenpox have been discovered at a Sanger Unified school. Officials state that those who have it are all at Washington Academic Middle School, and recommend that all children be given two doses of the varicella vaccine (which protects against the disease). In a letter to parents dated May…MORE

Ammonia Leak In Southeast Fresno Injures Firefighter

Ammonia Leak In Southeast Fresno Injures Firefighter

FRESNO (KMJ) — An ammonia leak in Fresno has been plugged, after prompting a emergency response from Fresno Fire’s HAZMAT crew. The gaseous release was reported just before 8am Wednesday morning, at the E and J Gallo Winery in Southeast Fresno. “There are several, quite a number of large tanks of product that they have…MORE

Public Opinion Wanted In Fresno Unified Superintendent Search

Public Opinion Wanted In Fresno Unified Superintendent Search

FRESNO (KMJ) — The search for a new Fresno Unified Superintendent is going to the people. A series of seven meeting are being held all over the district to give parents, teachers, staff, and others a chance to share their thoughts and opinions on who should be the person to permanently replace Michael Hanson. The…MORE