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Arraignment Delayed for Alleged Fresno County Jail Shooter

Arraignment Delayed for Alleged Fresno County Jail Shooter

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Thong Vang, the suspect in last weekend’s jailhouse shooting that critically wounded two correctional officers, made his first court appearance Thursday morning.  However, his arraignment was delayed until September 15th. On Wednesday, the Fresno County District Attorney filed two counts of attempted murder against the 37 year old convicted rapist. Vang is accused…MORE

Yosemite National Park Expanding by 400 Acres

Yosemite National Park Expanding by 400 Acres

FRESNO (KMJ) – Yosemite National Park Is expanding by 400 acres. A nonprofit conservation group bought the land from private owners for $2.3 million dollars and donated it to Yosemite. Park Spokesperson Scott Gediman says it’s the the largest expansion in nearly 70 years. “This landowner was willing to sell the land, and its critical…MORE

Highway Brush Fires In Fresno Up By A Fifth In The Past Three Months

Highway Brush Fires In Fresno Up By A Fifth In The Past Three Months

FRESNO (KMJ) — The ever increasing number of brush fires along highways is prompting fears for crew members responding to them. Fresno Fire is noticing a rise in the the number of blazes by the side of the valley’s roads. Their figures show an increase of around 20% for the past three months compared to…MORE

Two Brothers Shot By A Teen In Central Fresno

Two Brothers Shot By A Teen In Central Fresno

  FRESNO (KMJ) – Two brothers are shot by a teenager in Central Fresno. On Wednesday, September 7th, just after 10:00 a.m. police officers responded to a home at the 2300 block of E. Thomas Ave. near Thesta street. They found the brothers, a 21 and 24 year-old, both on the porch – both shot…MORE

Judge Halts Fracking Plans in Central Calif.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday tentatively rejected a plan by the federal Bureau of Land Management to open more than 1,500 square miles of lands in central California to oil drilling and fracking. The BLM failed to take a “hard look” at the environmental effects of the estimated 25 percent of…MORE

Shot Correctional Officers Continue to Recover

Shot Correctional Officers Continue to Recover

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, two veteran Fresno County Sheriff’s Office correctional officers remain in the hospital – recovering from the injuries they received as a result of being shot in the lobby of the Fresno County Jail on Saturday. Juanita Davila is listed in critical, but stable condition…MORE

Fresno Grizzlies Using Political Moment to their Advantage

Fresno Grizzlies Using Political Moment to their Advantage

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Grizzlies are using a political moment from last week to cash in. A “Latinos for Trump” group co-founder, Marco Gutierrez, made some waves last week when he said on a cable news program that there would be “taco trucks on every corner” should Hillary Clinton win the presidency. On…MORE

Calif. Gets Low Rankings on Healthcare

Calif. Gets Low Rankings on Healthcare

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite being home to some of the most prominent hospitals and doctors in the world, California ranks below average, when examining several aspects of healthcare. According to WalletHub, the state ranks 26th overall. When it comes to the rate of physicians who accept Medicare, California ranks 48th. Among other aspects for which the…MORE

Feds: Kids Need Flu Shot This Year, Not Nasal Spray

Feds: Kids Need Flu Shot This Year, Not Nasal Spray

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Get ready for the needle. Federal health officials are urging doctors to offer only flu shots this year, saying the easy-to-use nasal spray vaccine, isn’t as effective. FluMist, which has accounted for about a third of pediatric vaccinations in recent years, hasn’t guarded against certain influenza strains. Scientists say the reason isn’t clear…MORE

McMansion Era – Is This The End?

McMansion Era – Is This The End?

FRESNO (KMJ) – Have we reached the end of the McMansion era? A recent survey by the real estate site trulia.com shows home premiums on houses between 3,000 and 5,000 feet continue to drop. Speaking to Fresno’s market, JP Shamshoian, the President of Realty Concepts says there will always be a market for large homes.…MORE