UPDATE: 51 year old Chuyen Vo from Huntington Beach is in custody, arrested Tuesday. Vo is believed to have stabbed 57-year-old Chan in his car on the campus parking lot. The motive was not known, but the policedid believe that his assailant had targeted the victim. LOS ANGELES, CA (KMJ) – Police in Southern…… MORE
Fresno Council Passes Anti-Panhandling Measure
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno City Council votes to introduce a new tactic in the ongoing battle against homelessness. By a 4-3 vote, the council approved the “Help Us, Help Fresno” initiative. The item was sponsored by District 6 Councilmember Garry Bredefeld, it was the second time he brought it forward. “We want people to…… MORE
Fresno County Reports First West Nile Death of 2019
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirms its first fatal case of West Nile Virus this year. According to the news release, there are 26 positive cases of West Nile reported in Fresno County. But, the Department of Public Health expects that number to increase. In addition, the County has also received…… MORE
Farm Computer Ownership and Usage
The Department of Agriculture says computer ownership and usage among farmers increased over the last two years. The Farm Computer Usage and Ownership report released last week updated numbers from 2017, as the report is compiled during odd-numbered years and released in August. The new data shows 75% of farms reported having access to…… MORE
Dyer Orders Investigation into Teen’s Excessive Force Allegation
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is asking the public to reserve judgement on a viral police body-cam video showing a police officer in a physical altercation with a teenager. That teen is now suing the city for excessive force. Back in January, the Fresno PD MAGEC anti-gang team went to an apartment at…… MORE
2 Year-Old Girl Drowns In Tulare Pool
TULARE, CA (KMJ) – A 2-year-old girl drowns in a pool in Tulare. Tulare Police first received a call about the child being missing at about 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. Police say the call quickly changed when the person on the phone frantically told them the child was just found in the pool.…… MORE
CHP Looks to Delay Some Pay Raises Amid Pension Woes
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new contract between the union for CHP officers and the state calls for a temporary delay in pay raises, in an effort to pay down pension debt. The 4-year, approximately $800 million tentative agreement with the Newsom Administration comes as the Golden State is contributing 59 cents to CalPERS,…… MORE
Wanted Parolee Busted By K-9 After Escape from Clovis Gym
CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – A wanted parolee’s workout is cut short, after he is taken down by a Clovis Police K-9 after trying to escape from a Health Club. Just after 8:00 Tuesday night, Clovis Police received a tip that 35-year-old John Mata was working out inside Planet Fitness near Clovis and Shaw. Clovis…… MORE
3 Men Arrested in Connection to Classic Car Theft
CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – Three men are arrested Wednesday morning in connection to theft of a classic car. Clovis police reported the classic car missing on July 10 – a classic 1957 Chevy Bel Air, then a break in the case with arrest warrants served Wednesday morning. Police arrested two cousins; Jermaine…… MORE
Dairy Seeks Swift Trade Deal with Japan
A coalition of U.S. dairy groups is urging the Trump administration to reach a trade agreement with Japan quickly. More than 70 dairy groups and companies sent a letter to Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue this week asking the administration to finalize a strong trade deal with Japan. The coalition,…… MORE
