WASHINGTON, DC (KMJ) – Fresno and Merced mayors join hundreds of bipartisan mayors in Washington D.C. for the U.S. Conference of Mayors to address critical issues. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand tweeted Thursday; “Attending the United States Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington D.C. and spending time with other local mayors. In this case,…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It was a week ago that the life of a Clovis middle school student changed forever. On Wednesday, January 16, Makai Lloren was doing a front flip on a trampoline at Defy in Clovis. The student from Alta Sierra Intermediate School landed on his head. Makai suffered a broken neck…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno philanthropist David McDonald is being remembered in Fresno. A Celebration of Life is being held in Fresno on Jan. 24. for the businessman. McDonald passed away at age 69 on Jan. 2nd. He was found unresponsive at his home, named “Eaglecrest” in Prather. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office,…… MORE
KINGS COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A 31-year-old man is being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Kings County The girl gave birth in December, and the hospital called authorities because of her age. She told deputies that she had been sexually assaulted back in May by a man she met on…… MORE
FRESNO, CA – Mayor Lee Brand and Fresno City Manager Wilma Quan today announced that Gregory Barfield has been named the City of Fresno’s new Director of Transportation, effective Monday. Mr. Barfield was the interim director since August of 2018 and served as Assistant Director of Transportation for over two years, where he was…… MORE
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) – A 31-year-old man is being accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, deputies say. On Dec. 17, Kings County deputies went to a local hospital regarding a 15-year-old girl who gave birth. Due to the girl’s age, the hospital called law enforcement, deputies say. The Sheriff’s Office says the…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Valley Democratic Congressmen Jim Costa and TJ Cox co-hosted a forum in Fresno on Friday, to find out the collateral damage from the partial government shutdown. “It’s all politics, that’s all it is, it’s not about anything else, it’s just politics,” said Kamal Brah. He’s the owner of the Subway across…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Rescue Express Van is saving unwanted animals throughout California, including the Central Valley. Post Christmas, it’s the time of year when animals are dumped at shelters. Fresno Humane Services alone reportedly took in 50 dogs on Wednesday, January 16. A group of rescuers based up and down California work…… MORE
China Peak officials say the resort is closed Thursday because the recent storm brought rain instead of snow. Officials say the wetness has made grooming on the slopes difficult. Friday should cool down and bring snow, officials say. … MORE
Fresno and other cities around the Valley are making sure plenty of sandbags are available, in anticipation of the incoming storm that could bring plenty of rain. You must bring your own shovel and prepare the sandbags yourself at many of the following locations. After filling your sandbag follow these steps.…… MORE
