FRESNO (KMJ) — A man has died after an early morning collision on Fresno’s Shaw Avenue. Officers say he was struck and killed as he was walking in the roadway just before 6am Friday morning, but confirm that the driver will not be cited for his actions leading to the incident. “He’s going to be…… MORE
USDA Streamlines Loans for Small and Urban Farmers
The Department of Agriculture is offering a streamlined version of USDA guaranteed loans, which are tailored for smaller scale farms and urban producers. The program, called EZ Guarantee Loans, uses a simplified application process. The program is for beginning, small, under served and family farmers and ranchers, according to USDA. Through the program, they can…… MORE
Arambula Backs Tobacco Tax, Chamber Opposes
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula – along with members of the Fresno Madera Medical Society, American Cancer Society and others – threw their support behind Proposition 56 on Thursday. The measure raises the cigarette tax by two dollars a pack. Other tobacco products, like e-cigarettes, would also see tax increases. Arambula said the…… MORE
UPDATE: Shooting Victim Has C-Section
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A victim who was allegedly shot by her husband on Wednesday is still in the hospital. Fresno Police say an emergency c-section was performed on the victim – who was 7 months pregnant – after she was shot in the stomach. The baby is in good health. The victim’s husband, 32-year-old Manuel…… MORE
Fresno County Schools Above Average For Arts
A new study released measures the status of arts education throughout the state of California. All Fresno County school districts are above the state average according to the California Arts Education Data Project. The Fresno County Office of Education believes this is a result of the concerted efforts by school boards, teachers, district superintendents and…… MORE
Hyundai Recalling 63K Sonatas
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — South Korean automaker Hyundai is recalling 63,000 midsize cars, following reports of panoramic sunroofs coming loose. Officials say the glass can fly off, due to faulty wind deflector anchor plates, although no deaths or injuries have been reported. The recall covers certain Sonatas, from the 2015 and 2016 model years. Owners will be…… MORE
State Dept.: Majority of Syrian Refugees in U.S. are Children
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to the U.S. State Department, nearly 80 percent of the more than 11,000 Syrian refugees who’ve come to the United States over the past year are children. Resettlement agencies say that’s a larger percentage than most refugee groups, partially because Syrians tend to have larger families, and many have managed to stay…… MORE
Voters Should Research “Dangerous” Prop 57 Says Fresno County DA
FRESNO (KMJ) — Valley law enforcement and politicians came together to publicly oppose Proposition 57. The collection of public figures, which included Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims as well as chiefs of police from Clovis, Fresno, Fowler, Kerman, Mendota, and Reedley, met inside Courthouse Park in Downtown Fresno Thursday morning to spread their message. Those…… MORE
Purple Thursday Raises Awareness for Domestic Violence
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – October 20th is “Purple Thursday”, which is meant to bring awareness to domestic violence. The entire month of October is actually “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”. Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp says wearing purple on one day makes a statement. “Making people who are victims of domestic violence see something that’s done…… MORE
Modoc Co. Deputy Murdered
ALTURAS, Calif. (AP) — A deputy responding to a disturbance call in Northern California was shot to death — the state’s fourth law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty in two weeks. Modoc County sheriff’s Deputy Jack Hopkins, 31, was fatally shot after deputies were called to a rural area near the…… MORE
