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
Poultry Producers Comment on NAFTA
U.S. poultry producers say the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement could bring trade improvements. The National Chicken Council and the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council together called NAFTA a “bonanza for American Agriculture.” However, the groups say some trade issues could be improved under the renegotiation effort. The National Chicken…… MORE
Search Continues for Missing Fresno Woman
(KMJ) – Fresno police are asking for you help to locate missing 20-year old Lucy Xiong. On Friday, investigators say Xiong left her home and was walking in the area of Olive and First. Police say she was on a phone call with a friend when she suddenly seemed surprised and then the phone call dropped.…… MORE
Fresno Sheriff’s Office Searches For Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The search is on for one of two men suspected of robbing a jewelry store in Caruthers. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says on June 9th, two men with handguns entered the “Joyeria Krystal” jewelry store on the 2200 block of W. Tahoe Avenue. They tied-up and held the female…… MORE
One Person Injured In Fresno House Fire
[Photo: FFD] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – One person is injured in a two alarm house fire in Northwest Fresno, on Monday, July 31th. Fresno fire crews responded around 2:00 in afternoon to a house on the 5500 block of El Adobe Drive. [Photo: FFD] It started as a garage fire then spread to house. One…… MORE
Today Is Dean Eller’s Final Day At The Central California Blood Center
FRESNO (KMJ) — Today is the last day Dean Eller will be the CEO of the Central California Blood Center, after nearly 18 years in the role. “I’ll be 70 years old in a couple of months and I just think it’s time,” he reveals in a conversation with KMJ News. “I’ve been working full…… MORE
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
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