Category Archives: Dominic McAndrew News Articles

Another “Atmospheric River” Forecast For The Central Valley

Another “Atmospheric River” Forecast For The Central Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — After the heavy rain over the weekend, more is due to come our way. “Well we have another what you’d call an ‘atmospheric river’, that’s been a common name the last week or so, and that’s moving southward,” reveals National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Durfee. He says the front started its Tuesday…MORE

Death Of Sheriff’s Sergeant Now Classified As Homicide

Death Of Sheriff’s Sergeant Now Classified As Homicide

FRESNO (KMJ) — The death of Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant Rod Lucas is being investigated as a homicide. The announcement came Friday morning, from the Sheriff’s Office. “Several tests were conducted on all the equipment involved in the shooting and a forensic analysis was performed on materials located in close proximity to where the shooting…MORE

“Pay Attention” To Watering Rules, Fresno Man Tells School District

“Pay Attention” To Watering Rules, Fresno Man Tells School District

FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno resident wants to know why the school near his home has been breaking the City of Fresno’s water conservation rules. Mike Middleton lives close to Powers-Ginsberg Elementary School in Central Fresno. “I was told that they’re supposed to water to the same rules as us homeowners, that’s once a week…MORE

Fresno City Hall Welcomes Mayor Brand

Fresno City Hall Welcomes Mayor Brand

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Mayoral baton has been passed. The transition from the Ashley Swearengin administration to the Lee Brand regime became official Thursday morning during a ceremony at Fresno City Hall. “To the people of Fresno,” began Ashley Swearengin, “I say it has been the honor of a lifetime to carry the vision of…MORE

Lee Brand Sworn In As Fresno’s Mayor – Immediately Unveils Plans

Lee Brand Sworn In As Fresno’s Mayor – Immediately Unveils Plans

FRESNO (KMJ) — A shift in policy to community based policing is just one of the promises from Fresno’s new Mayor Lee Brand. He was sworn in just after 9am Tuesday morning, in a ceremony inside Fresno City Hall, surrounded by a multitude of local politicians (including his former competitor H. Spees). “There’s about seven…MORE

‘Atmospheric River’ Of Wet Weather Coming For The Valley

‘Atmospheric River’ Of Wet Weather Coming For The Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — Significant wet weather is coming our way, with the snow pack on the mountains expected to benefit the most. As much as three feet of snow is expected to fall on the mountains above 7,000 feet by Thursday. The National Weather Service reveals that could increase even more by the end of…MORE

Fresno Fire Suspends Medical Calls During Busy Thursday Night

Fresno Fire Suspends Medical Calls During Busy Thursday Night

FRESNO (KMJ) — Three calls, all in the space of 90 minutes, made for a busy Thursday night for Fresno Fire. “During the span of these three fires, we actually stopped responding to medical aids”, explains Fresno Fire Department’s Hector Vasquez. He reveals that the number of call outs meant they had to instead focus…MORE

Beauty Salons And Barbershops Soon Able To Serve Alcohol

Beauty Salons And Barbershops Soon Able To Serve Alcohol

FRESNO (KMJ) — The number of places legally able to serve alcohol is about to rise in California. From January 1st 2017 Assembly Bill 1322 will come into force, allowing beauty salons or barbershops to offer their patrons a glass of either beer or wine. “A law that will allow beauty salons and barbershops, that…MORE

Duck Escapes Capture After Causing Traffic Problems In Fresno

Duck Escapes Capture After Causing Traffic Problems In Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — A duck escapes the clutches of the CHP after causing traffic problems in Fresno Thursday morning. Dispatch began receiving calls after 7am, to a situation unfolding close to the intersection of Highway 180 and Peach Avenue, south of Fresno Yosemite International Airport. “We did get a couple of calls this morning of…MORE

Suspect On The Run After Vehicle Rollover Crash

Suspect On The Run After Vehicle Rollover Crash

FRESNO (KMJ) — A suspect who Fresno Police says caused a rollover crash in that city is still on the run. The call came in at just after 11am Wednesday to the intersection of First Street and McKinley Avenue. “The vehicle that caused the accident…was gone from the scene”, reveals Lieutenant Joe Gomez. “Took off…MORE