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City Of Fresno Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit For $2.2 Million

City Of Fresno Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit For $2.2 Million

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno settling a lawsuit for millions stemming from a shooting 4 years ago. The City agreed to pay $2.2 million dollars to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of Jamie Reyes Junior. The 28 year-old Fresno man who was shot by police in June…MORE

Clovis Lotto Winner to Invest in “Houses & Whisky”

Clovis Lotto Winner to Invest in “Houses & Whisky”

(KMJ)   A Clovis man has struck it rich.  Thomas Hanna won the largest “Fantasy 5” prize in state history — worth nearly $730,000 — before taxes. The 74 year old bought the Quick Pick at a 7-11 on North Clovis Avenue. Hanna and his wife told Lottery officials when claiming their prize Monday that…MORE

“Get It Done Right” Says Former Fresno Mayor On Immigration Reform

“Get It Done Right” Says Former Fresno Mayor On Immigration Reform

FRESNO (KMJ) — A group of valley leaders are calling on Donald Trump to make fixing the immigration system a priority of his presidency. “For the safety of everyone in our communities, I urge that we put our shared values forward and begin work on immigration reform that works for all of us”, says Fresno…MORE

Fresno County Flu Vaccination Clinic Canceled

Fresno County Flu Vaccination Clinic Canceled

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A flu vaccination clinic that was set to be held next month has been canceled.  The Fresno County Department of Public Health says their clinic, which was scheduled for Saturday, December 10th will no longer be taking place. The clinic has been canceled because of the Fulton Mall construction – making…MORE

Protest Over Dylan Noble’s Death Outside Fresno DA’s Office

Protest Over Dylan Noble’s Death Outside Fresno DA’s Office

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A handful of people held protest signs Monday afternoon outside of the Fresno District Attorney’s Office. They said they were calling for justice for Dylan Noble, the 19 year-old who was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop, June 25th. One of the group’s members, Shannon Dalton (seen pictured…MORE

Fresno DA Will Seek Murder Charges Against Repeat Deadly DUI Drivers

Fresno DA Will Seek Murder Charges Against Repeat Deadly DUI Drivers

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s District Attorney and area law enforcement gathered Monday, to announce that they taking a hard line against drunk drivers as the holiday season begins. District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp wants to make sure people are aware of the dangers of drunk driving. “If you are caught driving a motor vehicle with a…MORE

Blood Supply “Critically Low” Says Central California Blood Center

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Central Valley’s blood supply is currently being described as “critically low”. The Central California Blood Center is asking anyone with O-negative blood to come and donate, as their blood can be used on anyone. The Fresno centers can be found on 4343 Herndon Ave, 1196 E. Shaw (Suite 102), and 1010…MORE

35+ Animals Pulled From Southeast Fresno Housefire

35+ Animals Pulled From Southeast Fresno Housefire

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – More than 35 animals were being pulled from a house that caught fire in South East Fresno on Monday. Fresno Fire responded to the home on the 2900 block of Grant Avenue, just Southeast of the 41 Freeway and 180 Freeway interchange. Fire Spokesperson Hector Vasquez says firefighters noticed there was a…MORE

More Rain To Come After The Valley’s Weekend Storms

More Rain To Come After The Valley’s Weekend Storms

FRESNO (KMJ) — The weekend’s wet weather made for difficult driving Monday morning, with one car even hydroplaning and rolling in southeast Fresno. However, it did bring some impressive rainfall totals for the valley’s cities. “For example Lemoore Naval Air Station, they had nearly two inches of rain out of this storm”, says the National…MORE

Jobless Rate Remains Steady Statewide, Rises in Valley Counties

Jobless Rate Remains Steady Statewide, Rises in Valley Counties

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California’s unemployment rate is holding steady at 5.5 percent. The Golden State gained 31,200 nonfarm payroll jobs in October. Here in Fresno County, 9,800 positions were lost, primarily in agriculture. The jobless rate is up to 9.2 percent. Unemployment rates are also up in Madera, Merced, Kings, and Tulare counties.    …MORE