Category Archives: Dominic McAndrew News Articles

Valley Counties Holding Clinics To Help Locals Battle The Flu

Valley Counties Holding Clinics To Help Locals Battle The Flu

FRESNO (KMJ) — Temperatures in the Central Valley are set to get significantly cooler over the coming days, which means fall is coming and flu season is almost upon us. Fresno County Department of Public Health warn that all it takes is for someone with the virus to sneeze or talk near you and you…MORE

Search Continues To Find A Home For “Sexually Violent Predator”

Search Continues To Find A Home For “Sexually Violent Predator”

FRESNO (KMJ) — The person representing a man described as a “sexually violent predator” by the Fresno County District Attorney’s office says he can’t be locked up forever. The decision announced in August to place Jeffrey Snyder in a Northwest Fresno home was met with fierce opposition by local residents (you can read more about…MORE

Vote For Prop 61 Will Mean “Reigning In Astronomical Drug Prices”

Vote For Prop 61 Will Mean “Reigning In Astronomical Drug Prices”

FRESNO (KMJ) — A bid to bring down price the State of California pays for prescriptions could have an impact on the amount paid by every one of its residents. That’s according The California Nurses Association, a group backing a ‘yes’ for Proposition 61. Voting it in it would require state agencies to pay the…MORE

Law Enforcement Leaders Reveal Prop 47’s Impacts On The Valley

Law Enforcement Leaders Reveal Prop 47’s Impacts On The Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — Four big valley names in law creation and law enforcement highlighted the impact of Proposition 47 in a town hall discussion Friday morning. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer, and Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp were all there. They collectively agreed that certain crimes had increased since…MORE

$25,000 Grant Kick-Starts Fresno’s Public Market Project

$25,000 Grant Kick-Starts Fresno’s Public Market Project

FRESNO (KMJ) — A new public market for the City of Fresno has taken its first step towards becoming a reality. A $25,000 grant from Bank of America announced Thursday morning, is envisaged to be the start of Downtown’s old Gottchalks building’s revitalization. “We think this building is one the gems of Downtown”, says site…MORE

Flu Season Is Here – This Is How To Protect Yourself

Flu Season Is Here – This Is How To Protect Yourself

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fall weather is here, which means its time to get the flu shot. Fresno County Department of Public Health warn that all it takes is for someone with the virus to sneeze or talk near you, and you could end up getting it yourself. The condition is potentially deadly, which is why…MORE

Mendes Emphasizes “Critical” Water Need In State Of The County Speech

Mendes Emphasizes “Critical” Water Need In State Of The County Speech

FRESNO (KMJ) — Accomplishments, challenges, recommendations, and thanks – all featured in the State of the County speech delivered in Downtown Fresno. Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Buddy Mendes spoke to the crowd, made up of many of Fresno County’s big-names, to share the County’s plans and upcoming opportunities. Water was the prime focus…MORE

Man Found Beaten to Death in SE Fresno

Man Found Beaten to Death in SE Fresno

FRENSO (KMJ) — Fresno Police are investigating the city’s latest homicide. Detectives tell KMJ News that a Hispanic man in his 20’s was found badly beaten outside of an auto parts store, close to the intersection of Butler and Orange early Wednesday morning. “Significant upper body trauma, head trauma, life threatening trauma”, says Lieutenant Joe…MORE

The Central Valley’s Tuesday Morning Smell Solved

The Central Valley’s Tuesday Morning Smell Solved

FRESNO (KMJ) — If you woke Tuesday morning and wondered what that smokey smell was, it wasn’t anything local. In fact it was coming from the Soberanes Fire in Monterey County. “Looks like last night we had a big wind shift”, explains meteorologist Jim Dudley with the National Weather Service in Hanford. “Wind came in…MORE

Two-Week Extension For Fresno Highway Litter Patrol

Two-Week Extension For Fresno Highway Litter Patrol

FRESNO (KMJ) — The City of Fresno’s battle against those who drop litter onto local highways is continuing. What was initially billed as a two-week enforcement patrol, is now being extended for another two weeks. “In a lot of ways our freeways are a calling card to our community”, says City Manager Bruce Rudd. “[They’re]…MORE