Category Archives: Dominic McAndrew News Articles

Alleged Jail Shooter Pleads Not Guilty, Mims “Proud” Of Officer’s Actions

Alleged Jail Shooter Pleads Not Guilty, Mims “Proud” Of Officer’s Actions

FRESNO (KMJ) — The man accused of shooting two correctional officers inside the lobby of Fresno County Jail has entered a not guilty plea. Thong Vang appeared in front of a judge once again Thursday morning, dressed in a yellow jumpsuit. The color indicates he remains in solitary confinement following his alleged actions on September…MORE

Hillary Clinton’s Pneumonia “Not Surprising” Given Circumstances

Hillary Clinton’s Pneumonia “Not Surprising” Given Circumstances

FRESNO (KMJ) — Hillary Clinton’s recent pneumonia diagnosis, won’t impact her campaign to be the next President of the United States. That’s the opinion of Chair of Fresno County Democratic Party Michael Evans. “She has pneumonia, and she was working at a break-neck pace. The fact that she got ill, or that anybody got ill…MORE

Multi-Million Dollar State Grant For New Selma Police Station

Multi-Million Dollar State Grant For New Selma Police Station

FRESNO (KMJ) — $4 million of state money is going towards a new police station for the City of Selma. The grant unveiled Tuesday is part of a larger package of funds going towards local law enforcement. “I am very excited today to announce that this year’s state budget included over $10 million for public…MORE

The Eleventh Central Valley Honor Flight Takes To The Skies

The Eleventh Central Valley Honor Flight Takes To The Skies

FRESNO (KMJ) — More than 60 local Korean War and Second World War veterans left the Central Valley Monday morning to see the memorials dedicated to their service – on the 11th Central Valley Honor Flight. “Of course they’re going to see the World War Two Memorial”, says Vice President of the Central Valley Honor…MORE

Alleged Jail Shooter Will Face “Full Wrath” Of Fresno County DA’s Office

Alleged Jail Shooter Will Face “Full Wrath” Of Fresno County DA’s Office

FRESNO (KMJ) — The man accused of trying to kill two Fresno County Jail Correctional Officers over the weekend, has made his first appearance in court. Thong Vang is alleged to have taken a gun inside the main lobby, then firing at and critically wounding Correctional Officers Toamalama Scanlan and Juanita Davila. Both are still…MORE

Highway Brush Fires In Fresno Up By A Fifth In The Past Three Months

Highway Brush Fires In Fresno Up By A Fifth In The Past Three Months

FRESNO (KMJ) — The ever increasing number of brush fires along highways is prompting fears for crew members responding to them. Fresno Fire is noticing a rise in the the number of blazes by the side of the valley’s roads. Their figures show an increase of around 20% for the past three months compared to…MORE

Assault On EMS Crew Member Ends In Arrest

Assault On EMS Crew Member Ends In Arrest

FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno man is facing a felony assault charge for allegedly attacking an EMS crew member. It took place close to the intersection of Calaveras and Yale in Fresno Tuesday morning. The ambulance was originally dispatched to that area regarding a fall victim needing assistance. That fall victim was later established to…MORE

Deadly Toxin Discovery In California’s Waterways Prompts State Warning

Deadly Toxin Discovery In California’s Waterways Prompts State Warning

FRESNO (KMJ) — Dangerous toxins found inside California’s lakes and rivers, are prompting a warning from the state keep pets away from the water. What’s called cyanobacteria is where the problem stems from. The organism has been been in lakes and rivers for years. But it’s when the temperatures start to rise that’s the point…MORE

Community Continue To Support Injured Correctional Officers And Families

Community Continue To Support Injured Correctional Officers And Families

FRESNO (KMJ) — Armed officers are now on guard inside the lobbies of Fresno County Jail. It comes as two Fresno County Correctional Officers continue to recover after being shot inside the Downtown Fresno site Saturday morning. Officer Juanita Davila is listed in critical, but stable condition. Her colleague Toamalama Scanlan is listed in critical…MORE

Labor Day Weekend DUI Checkpoints Will Be In The Central Valley

Labor Day Weekend DUI Checkpoints Will Be In The Central Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — Labor Day is almost upon us. It’s the day we honor the American worker and simultaneously say goodbye to the warm months. Obviously in the Central Valley that’s a good thing as it means we get cooler temperatures. In fact we’re predicted a high of 82°F in Fresno, about 10°F lower than…MORE