Category Archives: Dominic McAndrew News Articles

Earthquakes Felt In The Central Valley – No Reports Of Injuries Or Damages

Earthquakes Felt In The Central Valley – No Reports Of Injuries Or Damages

FRESNO (KMJ) — A series of earthquakes strikes the Central Valley in the early hours of Wednesday morning. There were actually two significant tremors, both measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale. The first at 12.18am PT at a depth of around 5 miles, the second at 12.22am PT at a depth of around 7 miles.…MORE

Outgoing Fresno And Clovis Mayors Talk Legacies

Outgoing Fresno And Clovis Mayors Talk Legacies

FRESNO (KMJ) — Two Central Valley mayors will be leaving their roles in the new year – both taking on new positions in the area. KMJ’s Dominic McAndrew spoke to both Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Clovis Mayor Nathan Magsig about their legacies and what they hope the future will hold. Ashley Swearengin will become the…MORE

How Your Letter To Santa Can Help Make-A-Wish

How Your Letter To Santa Can Help Make-A-Wish

FRESNO (KMJ) — A letter to Santa can help make a child’s wish come true in this festive season. As well as getting a message to the North Pole, to let the man in red know exactly what you would like under the tree, the messages themselves can bring some cheer of their own. “It’s…MORE

Clovis Awarded $22 Million In Damages Over Contaminated Water

Clovis Awarded $22 Million In Damages Over Contaminated Water

CLOVIS (KMJ) — A $22 million settlement has been awarded to the City of Clovis. It’s after a jury established that Shell Oil Company should cover the costs of cleaning out TCP in the water supply. “Clovis had sued Shell Oil, among some other companies, for some TCP that was in some of the products…MORE

Owners “Distraught” After $400k Damage To Tower District Restaurant

Owners “Distraught” After $400k Damage To Tower District Restaurant

FRESNO (KMJ) — The owners of a popular Fresno location now have substantial repair work ahead of them, after flames took hold and caused an estimated $400,000 worth of damage inside the establishment. Fresno Fire was called to the Tower District’s Livingstone’s just after 5am Tuesday morning. It took approximately 35 minutes to bring the…MORE

Castle Air Museum Asking For Help In The Season Of Giving

Castle Air Museum Asking For Help In The Season Of Giving

FRESNO (KMJ) — A popular valley attraction is hoping this season of giving can help support them, and continue to preserve the nation’s heritage. The Castle Air Museum in Atwater is asking for your assistance to keep it in operation. “This is actually a slow time of year for visitorship at the air museum”, reveals…MORE

Frontier Airlines Problems End Valley Couple’s Honeymoon

Frontier Airlines Problems End Valley Couple’s Honeymoon

  FRESNO (KMJ) — Ongoing problems for Frontier Airlines, are having a knock on affect on a Central Valley couple who had their honeymoon abruptly canceled. Hanford High teacher John Burns was due to fly out of San Francisco International Sunday night with his new wife, to catch a cruise on the East Coast. But…MORE

Sheriff “Confident” He Has The Right People In Cabrera Murder Case

Sheriff “Confident” He Has The Right People In Cabrera Murder Case

VISALIA (KMJ) — Tulare County’s Sheriff says his office has met all the necessary requirements to bring murder charges in the Cecilia Bravo Cabrera case, even without having her body. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux reveals that investigators have supplied digital forensic evidence to support the arrests, and collected the threats made towards the 30 year old…MORE

Brown Wants A Ban On Oil And Gas Drilling In Federal Waters Off California

Brown Wants A Ban On Oil And Gas Drilling In Federal Waters Off California

FRESNO (KMJ) — Governor Jerry Brown is asking President Obama to permanently ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in waters off California. In a letter sent to The White House on Tuesday, Brown requested that the coast be withdrawn from new federal leasing agreements. “California is blessed with hundreds of miles of spectacular coastline,…MORE

Hanson: “I’m Not Running From A Damn Thing”

Hanson: “I’m Not Running From A Damn Thing”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Elaborating on his announced departure, Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson reveals that the school district has a long way to go. But he highlighted its achievements: including more students taking AP coursework, the number of partnerships being made throughout the city, and how well its budget has been managed. “One of the…MORE