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New Witnesses Prompt Motion For New Fresno Murder Trial As Sentencing Postponed

New Witnesses Prompt Motion For New Fresno Murder Trial As Sentencing Postponed

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A seemingly frustrated judge presiding over a murder trial made herself clear on Wednesday, sternly addressing a defense attorney who asked the court for more time and a new trial.  “I want to make sure we are crystal clear,” Fresno County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Gaab said. “I will give you…MORE

3 Clovis Businesses Burglarized Early Wednesday Morning

3 Clovis Businesses Burglarized Early Wednesday Morning

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — On Wednesday, three Clovis business owners woke up to find their establishments had been broken into. “It’s hard to adjust to. You work so hard and it’s a livelihood and to have someone try and just come rip that away from you, it’s very disheartening,” owner of Chuck’s BBQ, Jenny Evans…MORE

Reedley Lab Report: CDC’s Response was Unacceptable

Reedley Lab Report: CDC’s Response was Unacceptable

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The following is a congressional report made public Wednesday during a hearing of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. It unveils the results of its investigation into the illegal biolab discovered in Reedley following the subpoena the Select Committee issued in September. Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno), Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Former…MORE

Celebration of Life Held for Slain Orosi Teacher

Celebration of Life Held for Slain Orosi Teacher

DINUBA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Dinuba and Orosi-Cutler community came together to honor a beloved friend, mentor, and teacher. A celebration of life took place Wednesday in Orosi at El Monte Middle School to remember Sergio Martin. A brief program began at 7:30 a.m. There was also a balloon release outside of Martin’s classroom. The…MORE

Tulare Woman Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Husband

Tulare Woman Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Husband

Pennie Ince will spend the rest of her life behind bars. On Wednesday, the 54 year old Tulare woman was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the murder of her husband. In October, she had been found guilty of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of lying in wait. According to press…MORE

Police Chase From Fresno Ends In Sanger, Man Arrested

Police Chase From Fresno Ends In Sanger, Man Arrested

SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A suspect is in the hospital being treated for a dog bite after being stopped by a K-9 officer in Sanger. This all happened following a chase that ended before 4:30 a.m. Wednesday on California Avenue east of Academy. Authorities say it started around Cedar and Shaw in Fresno after multiple…MORE

Car Pursuit Ends In Power Pole Crash In Southeast Fresno, Driver On The Loose 

Car Pursuit Ends In Power Pole Crash In Southeast Fresno, Driver On The Loose 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A driver is on the loose after leading deputies on a chase that ended with a crash in Southeast Fresno. It started after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night when Fresno County Sheriff Deputies were trying to pull over a driver that refused to stop. Deputies pursued the vehicle through Parlier and Fowler,…MORE

DUI Suspect Killed After Running Himself Over With Truck In Fresno County

DUI Suspect Killed After Running Himself Over With Truck In Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after he was hit by his own vehicle on Tuesday night in Fresno County. The accident happened around 8 pm in the area of Madison and Sylmar avenues. The California Highway Patrol says a man in his 50s pulled over and thought he had put his…MORE

Driver Arrested After Pepper Spraying, Hitting Woman With Car In Clovis

Driver Arrested After Pepper Spraying, Hitting Woman With Car In Clovis

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Clovis police have arrested a driver accused of hitting a woman with her car and speeding off. Around 4 pm Monday, 23-year-old Courtney Linder was taken into custody after a crash near Minnewawa and 9th Street in Old Town Clovis. Investigators later determined that Linder got into an argument with her…MORE

New Pesticide Regulation Raises Health Concerns For Farming Communities, Environmental Advocates Say

New Pesticide Regulation Raises Health Concerns For Farming Communities, Environmental Advocates Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A move by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is upsetting communities across Central California. “This to us — signals a degree of environmental discrimination,” said Angel Garcia Garcia is the co-director of the statewide coalition – Californians for Pesticide Reform. The group has been raising awareness about DPR’s new…MORE