FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than $91 million was spent by lobbyists, during the second quarter of the California legislative session. That’s up $10 million year-over-year. Heated issues such as universal healthcare, cap-and-trade, and the gas tax increase, drew the bulk of that cash. Single-payer insurance failed, but lawmakers approved a cap-and-trade extension, along with the…… MORE
Seven In The Hospital After Suspected Fresno Gang Shooting
FRESNO (KMJ) — Seven people are now in the hospital following what Fresno PD describes as a gang-on-gang shooting. The initial report came at 11.38pm Tuesday via the department’s ShotSpotter system. It pointed officers in the direction of Mariposa and A Street. There they found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds, and found a further…… MORE
Trump Rolls Out Merit-Based Immigration System
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Suspect In Fatal Visalia Officer Involved Shooting Identified
VISALIA (KMJ) — A suspect is dead after an officer involved shooting in Visalia. Franklin Donald Oden was confirmed deceased by Police Chief Jason Salazar Tuesday evening. The events which led up to his death began early that morning, after Visalia Police responded to an address near Houston Avenue and Ben Maddox Way around 3am.…… MORE
Farm Bill Work to Begin in Eight Weeks
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway says work on the 2018 Farm Bill will start within the next eight weeks. Speaking during a farm bill listening session in his home state of Texas, Conaway told attendees that he wants to get the next farm bill on the House floor this year, according to the…… MORE
20 Year-old Fresno Woman Disappears-Police Looking Into Possible Scenarios
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 20-year-old Fresno woman has disappeared, now Fresno police are looking into possible scenarios Lucy Xiong left her home on Friday, July 28, after an argument with her mother. She was speaking on her cell phone with her boyfriend but the call dropped suddenly and Xiong has not been heard from…… MORE
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — An officer-involved shooting occurred Tuesday afternoon in Visalia. Police were conducting a traffic stop near Giddings and Howard, when 39-year-old Franklin Oden ran from the car with a handgun. Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar says Oden fired at least two rounds, prompting one officer to shoot back. No officers were harmed.…… MORE
Covered California Announces 2018 Rate Hikes
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Covered California is expecting rates for 2018 to rise by an average of 12.5 percent. Officials say a portion of that increase is due to a one-time tax, under the Affordable Care Act. Despite uncertainty at the federal level, all 11 health companies in the exchange will continue to participate. Aaron Abeytia…… MORE
Felony Charges Filed Against Driver In Fatal Bus Crash
MERCED (KMJ) — Charges have now been filed against the driver involved in a fatal bus crash near Livingston. Merced County District Attorney’s office made the announcement Tuesday. The incident on August 2nd 2016 claimed four lives and seriously injured eight passengers. Mario David Vasquez is now facing four felony counts of vehicular manslaughter and…… MORE
“Roc It Forward” Collecting Donations For Fire Victims
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Clovis mother who experienced loss is collecting donations for fire victims. Sharla Deaton wants to help residents affected by the Detwiler Fire. It’s part of her campaign to give back called “Roc it Forward” in honor of her late son, Rocco, who died more than a year ago in an…… MORE
