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5 Arrested in Visalia Attempted Lynching

5 Arrested in Visalia Attempted Lynching

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — 5 suspects are behind bars in connection with an attempted lynching. Visalia police were called to the scene on the 900 block of E. Cypress around 11:00 Thursday night. The suspects were drinking alcohol, and tried to attack officers, after one of them had been detained. They’ve been identified as 24-year-old Andres…MORE

Brandau Slams “Out Of Touch” Appeals Court Homeless Decision

Brandau Slams “Out Of Touch” Appeals Court Homeless Decision

FRESNO (KMJ) — This week’s decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, stating that prosecution of homeless people who have no where else to go as unconstitutional, has been slammed by Fresno City Councilman Steve Brandau. The change bans the arrest of people sleeping on the streets when there is no bed available to…MORE

Blink 182, Nelly Cancel Concerts

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  Rockers Blink 182 have canceled their fall tour due to drummer Travis Barker’s medical issues. In a statement issued on Twitter, the band wrote, “Trav’s medical team anticipated that he would be well enough by fall to tour but after recent checkups they were not able to clear him in time for…MORE

‘Delta Fire’ Ravages Northern Calif.

‘Delta Fire’ Ravages Northern Calif.

[van id=”van/ns-acc/2018/09/06/WE-019TH_CNNA-ST1-1000000004c21c9f”] (CNN) – Another raging and rapidly growing wildfire this week in Northern California has prompted evacuations, road closings and a massive firefighting response, the US Forest Service said. The Delta Fire started Wednesday and had expanded to 22,000 acres by Friday morning. Energized by dry and warm conditions and gusty winds, the blaze…MORE

Man Arrested After Jumping On Downtown Fresno Police SUV, Smashing Window

Man Arrested After Jumping On Downtown Fresno Police SUV, Smashing Window

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is arrested for jumping on a Fresno Police SUV parked in Downtown Fresno. The incident started around 11:30a.m. on Thursday, and saw a crowd of around 20 cops surround the vehicle, which was parked outside Fresno County Superior Court at M Street and Mariposa. 23-year-old Adolfo Martinez Lopez was…MORE

Valley Assemblyman Again Calls for DMV Audit, After 23,000 Californians Were Incorrectly Registered to Vote

Valley Assemblyman Again Calls for DMV Audit, After 23,000 Californians Were Incorrectly Registered to Vote

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – One Valley Assemblyman is again calling for an audit, after 23,000 Californians were incorrectly registered to vote by the State’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Mistakes included some voters being assigned the wrong political party preference. Under California’s new motor voter law, residents can automatically register to vote through the DMV that took…MORE

Multiple Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Accused Rapist in Central Fresno

Multiple Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Accused Rapist in Central Fresno

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Multiple sexual assault charges are filed against an accused rapist, who allegedly attacked a 52-year-old woman in Central Fresno. Fresno police say the rape was all caught on tape. It took place early Sunday morning, behind a business at Shields and Palm. 24-year-old Micah Collins from Bakersfield told police he did…MORE

Visalia Man Behind Bars for Trying to Kidnap 4-Year-Old Girl

Visalia Man Behind Bars for Trying to Kidnap 4-Year-Old Girl

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Visalia man is behind bars for trying to kidnap a 4-year-old girl. The Tulare County Sheriff Office says it happened at 2:40 Tuesday afternoon in Goshen by Cottontail and Lickey Court. A man told deputies that an unknown man had assaulted him while getting out of his car and…MORE