(KMJ) – Wednesday night, the Fresno Unified Board of Trustees voted unanimously to censure board member Terry Slatic. The vote comes in the wake of backlash against the trustee for several alleged cases of misconduct. Those include Slatic allegedly threatening a group of Bullard High cheerleaders over a recent “blackface” video incident. Under the censure,…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – He’s not even officially a candidate yet., but Democrats are already attacking former congressman David Valadao. The former 21st district congressman has opened a committee to explore whether to run against congressman TJ Cox, the man who ousted him in 2018. But the fact Valadao’s not officially in the race hasn’t stopped…… MORE
TULARE CO. (KMJ) – Felony charges are filed against a woman accused of driving drunk near Strathmore on Sunday, killing four people on motorcycles. Jazmin Paramo was arraigned Tuesday afternoon in Department 16 of the Tulare County Superior Court, South County Justice Center in Porterville. Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward filed criminal charges…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Fresno Police are investigating after they say a teacher found a gun in a student’s backpack. Lt. Mark Hudson says the teacher discovered the weapon after she broke up a fight between a group of boys around 11:00 am Tuesday morning outside of Phillip V. Sanchez Charter School on Kings…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Trump Campaign and the Republican Party became the latest to file a lawsuit on Tuesday, challenging California’s new law requiring that presidential candidates release 5 years of tax returns, at least 98 days prior to the primary election. The lawsuits argue that the law violates the U.S. Constitution, by…… MORE
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ)- Tulare Police have arrested a boy after they were notified of a threatening video of him on social media. On Sunday, Aug. 4, Tulare Police were contacted by the FBI that there was a “Snapchat” video that allegedly showed him holding what appeared to be a high powered scoped rifle…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – State officials say the new ammunition background check law stopped more than 100 people from buying bullets in its first month. Attorney General Xavier Becerra released the early results of the ammo law. It took effect July 1. Gov. Gavin Newsom says the federal government should follow California’s lead in requiring background…… MORE
CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – “It’s beautiful!” exclaimed Cal Fire Captain Nick Reeder. “This is what we need!” He was emotional, as he relayed his gratitude for the brand new house that the HGTV Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team constructed for his family in just 96 hours. KMJ’S Liz Kern has been covering the…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno’s mayor used his veto pen Monday. Lee Brand issued the third veto of his term, saying ‘no’ to an amendment to the “Transparency in City Government Act.” It was the council’s attempt to prohibit retroactive raises after an employee has given notice to quit. “Its roughly 100-plus employees affected by this,”…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Four California voters are going to court, in an effort to block a new state law that’s aimed at forcing President Donald Trump, to release his personal income tax returns. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law last week, requiring that presidential candidates file five years of their income tax returns…… MORE
