Category Archives: Dominic McAndrew News Articles

Superheroes Drop By Valley Children’s Hospital To Wash Windows

Superheroes Drop By Valley Children’s Hospital To Wash Windows

MADERA (KMJ) — The window cleaning at Valley Children’s Hospital was a little different Monday morning. A group of superheroes joined forces to bring smiles to the young patients, while also ensuring the glass stayed clear. “We’ve seen a few other hospitals come up with the idea, and they’ve done it as well”, explains crew…MORE

Goat Sale Proceeds To Help Injured Correctional Officers

Goat Sale Proceeds To Help Injured Correctional Officers

FRESNO (KMJ) — A unique means of raising money for the two injured Fresno County correctional officers – involves the sale of a goat. The animal was originally owned by Central West High School student Addison Hill. “I couldn’t be more proud of the genuine, kind-hearted child that she is”, says her mother Erin Logoluso,…MORE

Free Dental Checkups For Fresno County’s Children This Weekend

Free Dental Checkups For Fresno County’s Children This Weekend

FRESNO (KMJ) — Improving the dental health of Fresno County’s children for no charge – that’s what ‘Team Smile’ is doing at Fresno State this weekend. “This will be the tenth year we’ve hosted it”, explains lead dentist Dr. Xavier Gutierrez. “[We’ve] provided over a million dollars of free dentistry for our kids over those…MORE

Makings Of Molotovs Found In A Visalia Home

Makings Of Molotovs Found In A Visalia Home

VISALIA (KMJ) — A Visalia man is now behind bars after the makings of four Molotov cocktails were discovered in his home. Officers say a 50 year old was tracked from his residence on Wednesday, to an apartment complex close to Oval Park. He was seen carrying a black bag, and inside was half a…MORE

The Federal Government Stops By Fresno To Check On Its Investment

The Federal Government Stops By Fresno To Check On Its Investment

FRESNO (KMJ) — The director of the White House Office of Management and Budget has taken a tour of Downtown Fresno to see how their funding has helped the area. He was joined on the Wednesday morning outing by Mayor Ashley Swearengin and State Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula. “I remember, Mayor, walking this mall four years…MORE

Suspect Found And Bomb Hoax Incidents Blocks Apart In Visalia

Suspect Found And Bomb Hoax Incidents Blocks Apart In Visalia

VISALIA (KMJ) — Intense police action in Visalia after two big calls only two blocks apart close to the intersection of Willis and Murray. The first call came around 10.30am Tuesday morning, after a note was found in the mail slot of a nearby business. Bomb disposal experts were called and the area was searched…MORE

“Incredible Day” As Fresno Police Welcome Thirteen Promotions

“Incredible Day” As Fresno Police Welcome Thirteen Promotions

FRESNO (KMJ) — Two new Deputy Chiefs for Fresno Police were among the thirteen promotions within the department. Lydia Caraasco and Andy Hall were given the titles during the ceremony inside Fresno City Hall Monday morning. The seating area was packed full of friends, family members, law enforcement, and city officials. “These are some extremely…MORE

$148.5 Million LAX Connector Set To Make Valley Travel Simpler

$148.5 Million LAX Connector Set To Make Valley Travel Simpler

FRESNO (KMJ) — A newly opened addition to LAX – could make traveling internationally from the Central Valley more straightforward. Traveling from Fresno Yosemite International means having to go through security before you get on the plane. If your destination is Los Angeles to connect to a flight outside the country, then there used to…MORE

$61 Million Restitution Charge After Cedar Fire Guilty Plea

$61 Million Restitution Charge After Cedar Fire Guilty Plea

FRESNO (KMJ) — A man from Mexico has pleaded guilty to starting the Cedar Fire, and he now faces a multi-million dollar charge for restitution. The total amount demanded by the court – $61 million dollars – represents efforts to recover the costs spent fighting last month’s blaze. It consumed 29,332 acres of land in…MORE

Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Starting The Cedar Fire

Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Starting The Cedar Fire

FRESNO (KMJ) — A man has been charged in connection with starting the flames which led to the Cedar Fire. The blaze consumed 29,322 acres in both Kern and Tulare Counties. On Thursday the Department of Justice announced the arrest of Angel Gilberto Garica-Avalos, from Michoacán in southern Mexico. He’s facing the allegation of causing…MORE