FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — After reviewing body camera footage of last month’s fatal encounter between Fresno police and 19-year-old Dylan Noble, Attorney Stuart Chandler, who represents Noble’s mother, has filed a wrongful death claim against the city. FPD maintains that Noble refused to show his hands, and fearing for their safety, officers fired 4 shots. However,…… MORE
Chief Dyer Details BLM Protest, Sideshow Intruders, Scanner Hackers
(KMJ) After the dust settled from Saturday’s Black Lives Matter protest, FPD Chief Jerry Dyer gave KMJ’s Chris Daniel a lot of insight into the decisions and tactics employed by officers that evening. Among the issues detailed: busing protesters, scanner hackers and out-of-town protesters that caused problems late into the evening. Listen to the interview…… MORE
Consumers Back Away from Higher Priced Cage-Free Eggs
As more companies pledge to source eggs from cage-free hens, research shows consumers are backing away from the higher-priced products. Marketplace Sustainability’s website reports that despite the wave of companies going cage-free, the premium-priced eggs are not selling well. The sluggish sales reportedly are making producers hesitate to invest in cage-free systems. The sales…… MORE
Anti-Police Brutality Protesters Gather Outside Fresno City Hall
FRESNO (KMJ) – A peaceful rally took place Monday July 11th at Fresno City Hall. About three dozen protestors turned out for the community meeting at the west lawn at noon, saying they want to improve relationships with law enforcement. Fresno is just one site as demonstrations take place throughout the country, to protest the Baton Rouge…… MORE
Wildfire Burns 60 Acres in Tollhouse
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Cal Fire crews are battling a 60 acre blaze in Tollhouse. The blaze broke out Monday afternoon on Big Springs Lane and Watts Valley Road. Evacuation warnings have been issued.… MORE
Clinton Now Backed by All of CA’s Democratic Members of Congress
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — All 39 of California’s Democratic members of Congress are giving their support to the presumptive Democratic nominee. Senators Nancy Pelosi and Barbara Boxer publicly backed Hillary Clinton several months prior to the June primary, in which she won California. Former rival Bernie Sanders is also expected to endorse Clinton,…… MORE
Study: Thumb Sucking, Nail Biting May Help Kids Combat Allergies
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, nail biting and thumb sucking could result in children being less likely to suffer from certain allergies later in life. Researchers say it appears to be another example of what’s referred to as the hygiene hypothesis: excessive cleanliness may…… MORE
American Agri-Women & Caterpillar Announce Safety Partnership
American Agri-Women is partnering with Caterpillar Inc. to help educate AAW members and others on how to safely operate and manage equipment on the farm or ranch. Through the partnership, Caterpillar and American Agri-Women will develop opportunities for the Cat dealer network to engage with AAW’s network of more than 50 state and affiliate…… MORE
Teen Girl Dies in Kings River Accident
REEDLEY (KMJ) — A 14 year old girl was killed on the Kings River over the weekend. The victim has been identified as Cheinn Berry of Torrance. Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to an area near Lindy’s Landing and Campground in Reedley, at around 3pm Saturday. Their investigation established that the teenage girl was being…… MORE
Black Lives Matter Protesters Hit Fresno, Violence Averted
(KMJ) About 500 protesters gathered at Blackstone and Shaw Avenues in NW Fresno Saturday evening to voice their concern and outrage over recent fatal officer-involved shootings. One of the deadly incidents being denounced is that of Dylan Noble. The 19 year old Clovis High grad was killed in a confrontation with FPD two weeks ago.…… MORE
