FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Review of an officer-involved shooting in Kern County is released on Friday, finding that Bakersfield Police officers acted accordingly in the situation. The suspect, himself, even saying later that “the officers were just doing their job.” The Kern County DA’s Office says back in December of 2016, Bakersfield Police officers made a…… MORE
Student Threatened To Shoot Up School To “Look Cool,” Say Fresno Police
FRESNO (KMJ) — A 13 year old student has been arrested for allegedly making criminal threats, following an incident on the bus home. Fresno Police said the unidentified teenager was riding the bus home from Edison Computech Thursday afternoon when he was overheard talking about shooting up the school. “The bus driver stopped, overheard the…… MORE
Trump: Trade Wars Are Good
[van id=”politics/2018/03/02/trump-trade-wars-are-good-phillip-newday.cnn”] WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Donald Trump dug into his protectionist trade position on Friday, arguing that trade wars can be good and vowing to slap reciprocal tariffs on any goods even as his actions rattle markets and anger US allies. The tweets were a retrenchment of long-standing views on trade that Trump hopes…… MORE
Valley College Ag Student is National Champ
According to a Fresno State announcement, junior Tim Truax of Turlock was honored as the national champion of the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Collegiate Discussion meet in February held in Reno. Truax earned a $2,250 scholarship for his ability to analyze industry issues and create solutions. The competition had 58 entrants…… MORE
ICE Raid Nabs 232, Some in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 232 individuals were busted during the latest ICE raid, including several from Fresno. Of those arrested, 180 were either convicted criminals, had received a final deportation notice, or had illegally reentered the u.s. The 4-day raid stretched from Bakersfield up to the Oregon border.… MORE
Skiers – China Peak Reopens Friday!
UPDATE: AS OF 4;15 PM THURSDAY MARCH 1 * 14″ so far as of 4:15 PM since 5 AM this morning, snowing hard. * Open tomorrow, 9AM-4PM. * Now open Friday-Monday, 9AM-4PM through hopefully late April. * Open this weekend Chairs 1, 2 (new quad), 4, 6 & 7 plus beginner area, most terrain open. * Inn…… MORE
Winter Storm Prompts Evacuation Order For Areas Of Santa Barbara County
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for parts of Santa Barbara County in the area where the Thomas Fire, Sherpa Fire and Whittier Fires burned. In preparation for evacuation, Santa Barbara County is advising you: Put together important documents and contact numbers. Fill up your gas tank Fill any…… MORE
Year-Round Fundraising Approved By Council To Match Federal Court Ruling
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has approved a change to the municipal code, allowing year-round fundraising for candidates seeking local political offices. The motion was approved by district representatives Thursday, but further discussion on the issue is expected at a future meeting. A ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in February (Zimmerman…… MORE
Scientists detect ‘fingerprint’ of earliest light in the universe
[van id=”world/2018/03/01/earliest-light-universe-lon-orig-bks.cnn”]… MORE
Ag Committee Members Press USDA on Payments to Deceased Farmers
Senate Ag Committee members Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan raised concerns with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency about farm program payments to deceased farmers. The Senators sent a letter to the agency, saying that they need to be careful stewards of taxpayer money and work to avoid wasteful payments. The…… MORE
