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Explosive Device Detonated, One Man Arrested In Central Fresno

Explosive Device Detonated, One Man Arrested In Central Fresno

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An explosive device was found in a Central Fresno home, close to a school. Fresno Police were connecting a probation search around 9:30am Tuesday, at a house on Fruit and Santa Ana, just south of Shaw. Police arrested 38-year-Adam Kausim. During the search, some sort of PVC pipe-type explosive device with…MORE

Fresno’s Herb Bauer Sporting Goods Store Closing

Fresno’s Herb Bauer Sporting Goods Store Closing

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s Herb Bauer Sporting Goods store is closing – the current owners are retiring. After 68 years in business, a new store will open in the location. Turner’s Outdoorsman, a store based primarily in Southern California with one location in Salinas will take over the space. They plan to hire Herb…MORE

HSR Audit Approved – “Authority Will Now Answer To The Auditor”

HSR Audit Approved – “Authority Will Now Answer To The Auditor”

SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — A bipartisan request to open the books on California’s High Speed Rail Authority has been approved by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee. The argument to examine the numbers was made by Republican Assemblyman Jim Patterson, Democrat Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula, and Democrat State Senator Jim Beall. “I represent Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley is…MORE

2 More Flu-related Deaths in Tulare County

2 More Flu-related Deaths in Tulare County

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The flu… leading to more deaths in the Valley. The Tulare County Health Department says two more women under the age of 65 have passed away from influenza A-related infection. That raises the total in the county to four women under 65 who passed away earlier this month. Fresno’s experienced one…MORE

Clovis Police Continue to Search for Car Burglar

Clovis Police Continue to Search for Car Burglar

(KMJ) –  Clovis Police released this above photo of a suspect wanted for several car break-ins along Shaw Avenue. On Saturday January 20th, Officers say he broke into seven parked cars, but did not realize security cameras caught him in the act. Witnesses told police the crook was driving a dark colored Toyota Scion. After…MORE

95+ Guns Seized From Fresno Streets

95+ Guns Seized From Fresno Streets

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A large stash of guns is revealed Monday at Fresno Police Headquarters. The table had weapons confiscated just in this month of January. Some of the firepower seized were high powered AK-47 & AR-15 rifles, sawed off shotguns, bolt action rifles, semi automatic guns, even old style Derringer guns,…MORE

Deadline Looming To Sign-Up For Protection From Equifax Data Breach

Deadline Looming To Sign-Up For Protection From Equifax Data Breach

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The deadline to sign up for protection from an Equifax data breach is running out. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is reminding all Californians to sign up for free credit monitoring before the deadline on Wednesday, January 31st. An Equifax data breach announced back in September affected 145 million Americans and…MORE

Dog Flu Confirmed In Fresno Area – CCSPCA Responding With Clinic

Dog Flu Confirmed In Fresno Area – CCSPCA Responding With Clinic

FRESNO (KMJ) — The ongoing flu season is impacting dogs and well as humans in the Central Valley, with the first case of Canine Influenza confirmed in the Fresno area. The CCSPCA describes the disease as a serious condition, transmitted through coughing, backing, and sneezing. The virus can also be shared indirectly through objects or…MORE

Coalinga State Hospital Patients Denied Appeal For Electronics By Judge

Coalinga State Hospital Patients Denied Appeal For Electronics By Judge

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A judge denies a temporary restraining order filed by inmates at Coalinga State Hospital.​ The restraining order would have prevented officials at the psychiatric hospital from taking away all personal electronics from patients. Patients have been protesting new restrictions on all their personal electronic devices from computers to MP-3 players. In January 16th,…MORE

Governor Brown Signs Pollution-Fighting Initiatives

Governor Brown Signs Pollution-Fighting Initiatives

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Brown Takes Action to fight pollution. The Governor signed an executive order today to boost the supply of zero-emission vehicles and charging and refueling stations in California. The executive order implements the Governor’s call for a new target of 5 million zero-emission vehicles in California by 2030. Brown announced his…MORE