DINUBA, CA (KMJ) – A 52-year-old man is arrested for the kidnapping and rape of a woman earlier this month. Dinuba Police arrested Fernando Velasquez Cruz on Saturday, September 21. They say the crime took place on on September 5, 2019. Two days later, on Sept. 7, a woman told police about the attack.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Central Valley students join others around the world Friday, protesting what they say is government and business inaction on climate change. Climate activists are taking part in a global general strike in what is expected to be the biggest day of climate demonstrations in the planet’s history. Thousands of…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart says it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs following a string illnesses and deaths related to vaping. The nation’s largest retailer said Friday that it will complete its exit from e-cigarettes after selling through current inventory. It cited growing federal, state and local…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – September 19 is officially declared Jeremy “Elvis” Pearce Day in the city of Fresno. Local Elvis impersonator and businessman, Jeremy Pearce has been performing his Elvis tribute show since he was eight years old. He owns the last Cadillac Elvis owned. Fresno City Council read the proclamation Thursday…… MORE
MERCED. CA (KMJ) – A 7th grader in Merced has suffered serious head injuries when he was hit by car, while riding his bike to school. Merced Police said it took place around 8:30 Thursday morning, at the intersection of Paulson and Yosemite Avenues, close to Cruickshank Middle School. Officers say the driver made a…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A traffic stop for expired plates turns into car chase, ending by Radio City when the suspect car plows into another. It started about a quarter after 10:00 Thursday morning. Fresno Sheriff Spokesman Tony Botti said a deputy tried to pull over a car with expired registration at Gettysburg…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Valley Children’s announces the construction of a Behavioral health facility, in conjunction with Universal Health Services to address a critical healthcare need. Gone are the days where children on a 5150 hold will have to find help out of town. “We are thrilled to announce that Universal Health Services,…… MORE
LEMOORE, CA. (KMJ) – The Blue Angels are performing in Lemoore. The iconic Navy team will be the main attraction at this weekend’s 2019 Central Valley Air Show at NAS Leemore. The six jet precision demonstration team arrived in Lemoore Wednesday, at 10:00 in the morning. They’ll be zig-zagging in the sky at NAS-Lemoore…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Gavin Newsom announces he has signed the bill AB 5. The bill would force companies like Uber and Lyft to classify workers as employees — instead of independent contractors. It grants gig workers full employee rights including a minimum wage, paid sick days, workers comp and…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The deadline is looming as a vote takes place Friday on legislation affecting guide dogs and their handlers in California. One Fresno woman is calling out for help to convince the governor that Assembly Bill 169 is needed to protect the animals and the people who raise them. “I know…… MORE
