FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Former Valley congressman T.J. Cox appeared in federal court in downtown Fresno Wednesday afternoon. He was expected to change his plea, but walked out with a trial date for now. In 2022, Cox was indicted on 28 total felony charges: 15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one…… MORE
Two Merced County Fire Stations To Remain Open Amid Funding Battle
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Merced County fire stations that were set to close next week are getting an extension. The Board of Supervisors voted to keep the firehouses open until the end of the year, as local leaders work toward a more long-term solution. Local officials are going back and forth trying to find alternate…… MORE
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
A potential strike at three dozen U.S. ports could upend supply chains and raise prices weeks before election day. Farm Policy News says the International Longshoremen’s Association says it will have 25,000 members walk off the job if the union doesn’t come to a new agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents carriers and…… MORE
3 Hospitalized After Driver Runs Stop Sign, Collides With Truck in Madera County: CHP
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Madera County that sent three people to the hospital. The crash happened on Avenue 25 and Road 9 at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Photos from the CHP show a medical helicopter and one of the mangled vehicles. Authorities say the driver of…… MORE
Guelaguetza Fresno 2024 Offers Traditional Dancing & Food
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — This weekend, you can enjoy a free community event featuring traditional dancing and food. Guelaguetza is this Sunday at the Calwa Recreation and Park District on Church Avenue in Fresno. The event runs from 10 am until 4 pm.… MORE
Mayor Dyer Defends Camping Ban
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Mayor Jerry Dyer joined the Ray Appleton show Wednesday to discuss Fresno’s new camping ban. The anti-camping ordinance was approved in August by the Fresno City Council and prohibits sleeping or camping in any pedestrian or vehicle entrance to public or private property along a public sidewalk. Offenders could receive jail time…… MORE
Stolen Grapes Land Suspects Behind Bars
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office arrest two Fresno County men for stealing nearly 500-pounds of grapes. Authorities say Ag detectives were alerted about a traffic stop that involving a SUV transporting lots of unpackaged grapes. Detectives soon found out that the grapes were stolen from a field and were cut and stored at a nearby…… MORE
Suspect Arrested For Smash-and-Grab Robbery At Clovis Costco
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man suspected of a smash-and-grab crime at the Clovis Costco was arrested across state lines. Clovis police say 26-year-old Donelle Smith stole jewelry from the warehouse store earlier this month. Surveillance footage shows the suspect smashing the jewelry display case as stunned customers back away from the crashing glass. Police…… MORE
3 Hospitalized After Driver Runs Stop Sign And Collides With Truck In Madera County
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Madera County that sent three people to the hospital. The crash happened on Avenue 25 and Road 9 at about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Photos from the CHP show a medical helicopter and one of the mangled vehicles. Authorities say the driver…… MORE
Invitation Homes Agrees To Pay $48 Million Settlement Over Tenant Fees
(AP) – The nation’s largest owner of single-family homes for rent has agreed to pay $48 million to settle claims by the Federal Trade Commission that it reaped millions of dollars via deceptive business practices, including forcing tenants to pay undisclosed fees on top of their monthly rent. Under the terms of the proposed settlement,…… MORE
