Category Archives: Dominic McAndrew News Articles

Mother And Daughter Rescued From Christmas Eve Apartment Fire

Mother And Daughter Rescued From Christmas Eve Apartment Fire

FRESNO (KMJ) — A woman and her daughter may be forced out of their home at Christmas after a fire inside their Southeast Fresno home. The call came at around 10.30am Monday. Five engines and two truck companies attended the incident at an apartment building close to Lane and Winery Avenues. Crews made entry into…MORE

First Responders Buy Presents For Needy Children In Fresno

First Responders Buy Presents For Needy Children In Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — Personnel from American Ambulance, Fresno Police, and others, spent the early hours of Wednesday morning walking the aisles of Target at Fresno’s River Park to ensure local children in need had a positive Christmas season. The first responders crowded into the store at 5am to select holiday gifts for approximately 200 local…MORE

Body Cam Footage Shows Tulare County’s “Reign Of Terror” First Hand

Body Cam Footage Shows Tulare County’s “Reign Of Terror” First Hand

VISALIA (KMJ) — Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has released the body cam footage of Monday’s officer involved shooting, one part of a two-day crime spree which spanned multiple Tulare County and resulted in the death of a suspect, two murders, two attempted murders, an armed robbery, gunfire targeting two homes and a high speed pursuit…MORE

Fundraiser Honoring K9 Bane Exceeds $20k Goal

Fundraiser Honoring K9 Bane Exceeds $20k Goal

VISALIA (KMJ) — A Central Valley police officer’s foundation has raised more than $20,000 for a neighboring police department, still reeling from the loss of one of its own. Visalia Police Officer’s Foundation set up a fundraiser for Tulare Police Department on Monday, following the death of K9 Bane after he was killed during an…MORE

Cannabis Operations In Fresno Approved By City Council

Cannabis Operations In Fresno Approved By City Council

FRESNO (KMJ) — The production and sale of medicinal cannabis in the City of Fresno has received approval from Fresno City Council, with future adult-use businesses also on the horizon. The 5-2 vote Thursday morning is the culmination of a year-long effort to bring marijuana businesses to Fresno. The ordinance establishes rules for the cultivation,…MORE

Figures Stolen From Christmas Tree Lane Recovered In Central Fresno

Figures Stolen From Christmas Tree Lane Recovered In Central Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — A pair of festive figures taken from outside a home on Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane have been found in Central Fresno. The approximately 4-foot tall depictions of Hermey the Elf and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer were reported stolen on social media on Friday (click here). Their discovery came accidentally on Wednesday,…MORE

Supervisors Vote To Buy A Fresno Home – But Don’t Know What To Do With It

Supervisors Vote To Buy A Fresno Home – But Don’t Know What To Do With It

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno County Board of Supervisors has approved the purchase of a home in Southeast Fresno, but has no firm plans what it will be used for. The property at 6870 E Kings Canyon is listed as a four bedroom, three bathroom, home. Real estate website Zillow estimates it to be worth approximately…MORE

Feds Say “Below Average Housing Outcomes” Costing Naomi’s House

Feds Say “Below Average Housing Outcomes” Costing Naomi’s House

FRESNO (KMJ) — Downtown Fresno’s Naomi’s House has lost a portion of its funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, due to what federal officials described as “below average housing outcomes.” According to HUD, Safe Haven funding had been sent to Naomi’s House since 2002. The last grant was for Fiscal Year…MORE

Tulare Police K9 Dead After Traffic Stop Leads To Shooting

Tulare Police K9 Dead After Traffic Stop Leads To Shooting

TULARE (KMJ) — A Tulare Police K9 and a suspect are both dead, following an overnight traffic stop which ended with an officer involved shooting. The incident began around 7pm Sunday. Officers were following a driver who led them on a chase from within the City of Tulare into Tulare County, ending close to Tulare…MORE

Council Approves Pay Increase – But Drops Link To Supervisor’s Salary

Council Approves Pay Increase – But Drops Link To Supervisor’s Salary

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has approved a pay increase for future members. Instead of $65,000 a year, those starting a new term of office will receive $80,000 a year for their service to their constituents. The 23% jump was described as long overdue by the bill’s sponsor Councilmember Oliver Baines. “There’s nothing average…MORE