Summerset Village Apartment Owner’s Waiver Request Denied

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A hearing officer has denied the owner of the Summerset Village apartment’s request to waive all fines. Instead, Chris Henry, will have to pay a minimum of $174,000, plus all costs incurred by the City of Fresno, to repair the property. Mayor Ashley Swearengin said in a statement Monday, that since the Summerset…MORE

How Important in the Election to Americans?

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 70 percent of voters believe the 2016 election is of greater importance, than previous campaigns. That’s according to the latest Gallup poll, which has found similar feelings over the past three elections. Prior to 2004, voters weren’t as likely to regard the presidential election as vital. Pollsters say Republicans feel the outcome…MORE

‘Ballot Selfies’ Still Illegal in Calif.

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — So-called ballot selfies are against the law in California, but not for much longer. A new law will reverse a 125-year-old provision of the election code, which prohibits you from revealing the contents of your marked ballot. It doesn’t take effect, however, until January. So, if you feel inclined to share your…MORE

Fresno Co. Native, Murder Suspect Killed in OK Shootout

(CNN/AP) – Michael Dale Vance, Jr., the Oklahoma fugitive who authorities said shot two officers and killed two of his relatives last week, was killed in a shootout Sunday night, according to the FBI’s Terry Weber. One officer was shot during the pursuit, according to Ellis County Sheriff Shane Booth. The officer’s condition is unknown…MORE

Trade Essential for U.S. Beef and Poultry Markets

  An analyst with Rabobank says “all roads lead to China” when describing the potential for the U.S. poultry sector’s success in 2017. At the National Chicken Council annual meeting last week, Will Sawyer said trade with China would be critical to the success of the U.S. poultry sector next year, while another analyst said…MORE

Fresno Police Agencies Arrest 47 in Calwa Bulldog Gang Sting

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims and MAGEC announced the results of an ongoing investigation primarily focused on one criminal street gang in Calwa on Friday. They are responsible for crimes such as murder, robbery, drug dealing, human trafficking and illegal gun trafficking. Since the beginning of the year, law enforcement has…MORE

Modesto Woman Wins $70M in Baby Powder Cancer Suit

(AP/KMJ)  A St. Louis jury has awarded a California woman more than $70 million in her lawsuit alleging that years of using Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder caused her cancer, the latest case raising concerns about the health ramifications of extended talcum powder use. The jury ruling Thursday ended the trial that began Sept. 26…MORE