Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Trump Hits China with Tariffs on $50B in Goods

Trump Hits China with Tariffs on $50B in Goods

[van id=”tv/2018/06/15/news-stream-stout-koepp-us-china-tariffs.cnn”] LONDON (CNNMoney) – The world’s two biggest economies are now at war over trade. China accused the United States of firing the first shot on Friday when the White House confirmed that it would impose tariffs of 25% on $50 billion worth of Chinese goods. The announcement confirms a threat first made by…MORE

“Virtual Kidnapping” Scam To Con Money From Victims Hits Close To Home

“Virtual Kidnapping” Scam To Con Money From Victims Hits Close To Home

[Photo: FBI]   FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Virtual Kidnapping, a phone scam to con money out of victims, is hitting close to home. Jim Munson is the father of on-air radio personality Erica Pierce (photo below) from KMJ’s sister station Kiss Country 93.7. “Starts off with a girl screaming, and crying hysterically saying; ‘Hi Dad,…MORE

Council OKs Cannabis Business License Tax – Now Up To Fresno Voters

Council OKs Cannabis Business License Tax – Now Up To Fresno Voters

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has voted to move forward with a Cannabis Business License Tax, which saw strong words both for and against the motion vocalized inside Fresno City Hall. Those in support cited the financial benefits and increased revenue for the City of Fresno. Those against spoke about the impact on neighborhoods…MORE

Man hit, killed by car in Sanger

Man hit, killed by car in Sanger

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man was hit and killed by a car in Sanger. It happened Thursday around 2:25 a.m. near Bethel and Jenni Avenues. According to Sanger police, a woman was driving on Bethel and did not see a man in the road when she hit him. The woman stopped and tried to…MORE

IG Reports Slams Comey in Clinton Email Case

IG Reports Slams Comey in Clinton Email Case

[van id=”politics/2018/06/14/doj-watchdog-finds-comey-violated-fbi-norms-sot-ip.cnn”] Comey’s response on Twitter: James Comey@Comey I respect the DOJ IG office, which is why I urged them to do this review. The conclusions are reasonable, even though I disagree with some. People of good faith can see an unprecedented situation differently. I pray no Director faces it again. Thanks to IG’s people…MORE

Crime Is Dropping: Fresno Police Release Crime Trends

Crime Is Dropping: Fresno Police Release Crime Trends

FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Crime may be increasing in the state of California but crime trends in Fresno show just the opposite. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dryer says their strategy to stop domestic violence suspects quickly, and target gang members and career criminals is working. Crime continues to drop in numbers that Fresno’s police chief…MORE

Senate Bill Blocking Children Under 12 From Prosecution Advances

Senate Bill Blocking Children Under 12 From Prosecution Advances

FRESNO (KMJ) — A Senate Bill blocking prosecution for Californians younger than 12 years old, for everything but the most serious offenses, is progressing in the state legislature. SB 439 is designed to protect younger children from the impact of the justice system. The proposed legislation would see only allegations of murder, rape with force,…MORE