Yearly Archives: 2017

State Seeks $450 Million Bond to Upgrade Voting Systems

State Seeks $450 Million Bond to Upgrade Voting Systems

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California voters are expected to be presented with a $450 million bond, to replacing outdated voting systems across the state. Secretary of State Alex Padilla says it would be the first major update in 15 years, adding that “no would would settle for a 15-year-old cellphone or computer.” The proposal is due…MORE

Survey: Majority of Californians Support School Choice Vouchers

Survey: Majority of Californians Support School Choice Vouchers

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The majority of Californians are in favor of providing taxpayer-funded vouchers, to parents who wish to send their children to private schools. According to the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California, support is at 66 percent among public school parents. The institute’s recent survey also finds that 69 percent of such parents,…MORE

Downtown Fresno Fatal Shooting Prompts $15k Donation

Downtown Fresno Fatal Shooting Prompts $15k Donation

FRESNO (KMJ) — A $15,000 donation is on its way to Catholic Charities of Fresno, in response to their role in Tuesday’s Downtown Fresno triple-shooting. The money is from the Central Valley Community Foundation. The announcement was made outside their facility on Fulton Street Thursday morning, just yards from the parking lot where one of…MORE

Victims Of Downtown Fresno Shooting Spree Officially Identified

Victims Of Downtown Fresno Shooting Spree Officially Identified

FRESNO (KMJ) — The three victims of the Downtown Fresno shooting spree have been officially identified by the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office. The first victim, Zackary David Randalls, was a PG&E worker who was shot while on a ride-along inside a company truck at 330 Van Ness. He died at the hospital. The 34 year old…MORE

Terry McGruder

Terry McGruder

Terry Lee McGruder of Fresno.  A judge has issued an arrest warrant for felony charges of being a felon in possession of a gun, vehicle theft and possession of stolen property. Around 2:30 am, a Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a vehicle near Ashlan and Fresno for a traffic violation.  The driver, Terry…MORE

Catholic Charities Open After Fatal Shooting in Parking Lot

Catholic Charities Open After Fatal Shooting in Parking Lot

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – In the aftermath of yesterday’s shooting, Catholic Charities – one of the shooting scenes – is open for business. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer confirmed on Wednesday that 58-year-old David Martin Jackson was shot and killed in the parking lot of Catholic Charities.  37-year-old Mark James Gassett was also a client…MORE

Tax Reform by August Unlikely

  Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says getting tax reform legislation on the President’s desk by August appears unlikely. Mnuchin told the Financial Times this week the tax reform timeline is “highly aggressive, to not realistic at this point,” in referring to his prior comments on finishing tax reform by August. He cites health care reforms…MORE

Dyer Says Shooting Was “Hate Crime” – But Terrorism Still A Possibility

Dyer Says Shooting Was “Hate Crime” – But Terrorism Still A Possibility

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Police’s investigation into the Downtown Fresno shooting spree, which claimed three lives, is receiving help from the FBI. But officers reveal that the weapon used by suspect Kori Ali Muhammad is yet to be found. “We have not recovered the gun,” says Police Chief Jerry Dyer. “But the caliber of weapon…MORE

Fresno State Lecturer Who Tweeted “Trump Must Hang” on Paid Leave

Fresno State Lecturer Who Tweeted “Trump Must Hang” on Paid Leave

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State announces it has reached an agreement with History Lecturer Dr. Lars Maischak for him to take a paid leave of absense.  Here’s a statement from University President Joseph Castro: Fresno State and History lecturer Dr. Lars Maischak have agreed upon a voluntary leave of absence for him for the remainder…MORE

Mayor Brand, PG&E Release Statements on Downtown Fresno Shooting

Mayor Brand, PG&E Release Statements on Downtown Fresno Shooting

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Mayor Lee Brand released a statement on Tuesday, after 39-year-old Kori Ali Muhammad allegedly shot and killed three people in downtown Fresno.  Police say the suspect shot the three people at random, each shooting happening within blocks of each other. Mayor Lee Brand’s statement:  “This is a sad day for…MORE