Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Bat Found In Madera County Tests Positive For Rabies

Bat Found In Madera County Tests Positive For Rabies

[Photo: File] FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – A bat found in Madera County has tested positive for rabies. It’s the second confirmed case of animal rabies this year in Madera County. The infected bat was found this month, in Oakhurst. “The rabies virus is a fairly rare and often fatal disease affecting the brain.” said Sara Bosse,…MORE

Host Apologizes for Calling Ivanka Trump a “C***”

Host Apologizes for Calling Ivanka Trump a “C***”

[van id=”cnnmoney/2018/05/31/samantha-bee-ivanka-trump-immigration.cnn”] Samantha Bee apologizes for vulgar remark about Ivanka Trump: ‘I crossed a line’ NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – Samantha Bee has apologized for calling White House senior adviser and first daughter Ivanka Trump a “feckless c****” on her TBS show Thursday. “I would like to sincerely apologize to Ivanka Trump and to my viewers…MORE

Court Forces ALRB To Count Central Valley Farm Workers Votes

Court Forces ALRB To Count Central Valley Farm Workers Votes

[File: Liz Kern/KMJ] FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – A court ruling Wednesday forces the count of Central Valley farmworker votes. Ballots cast in the UFW decertification vote must be counted in a decision by the Fifth District Court of Appeals. “This is a huge victory – these farmworkers have been fighting for this for a long, long…MORE

Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Shot East Of Tulare

Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Shot East Of Tulare

[Photo: Tulare Sheriff’s Office]   FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A homicide investigation is underway east of Tulare after a shooting leaves one person dead. Sheriff’s officials say the call came in around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. 41-year-old Adam Hernandez was still alive and paramedics were performing CPR when deputies arrived at Avenue 228 and Road 140.…MORE

Hustler’s Larry Flynt “Thrilled” About Upcoming Fresno Visit

Hustler’s Larry Flynt “Thrilled” About Upcoming Fresno Visit

FRESNO (KMJ) — The founder and publisher of Hustler Magazine is scheduled to visit Fresno in June. The announcement came after Larry Flynt failed to turn up to the grand opening of Fresno’s Hustler Hollywood store in September, despite initial reports that he was set to make an appearance. “A promise is a promise,” said…MORE

Trump Slams Sessions: “I Wish I Picked” Someone Else for AG

Trump Slams Sessions: “I Wish I Picked” Someone Else for AG

[van id=”politics/2018/05/30/trump-attacks-jeff-sessions-tweets-new-day.cnn”] WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Donald Trump again lamented his choice for attorney general on Wednesday, writing on Twitter he wishes he’d chosen someone other than Jeff Sessions, who enraged the President when he recused himself from the Russia investigation. It was the latest evidence of Trump’s ongoing pre-occupation with the probe led by…MORE

CA Gubernatorial Candidates Cox, Villaraigosa Visiting Central Valley

CA Gubernatorial Candidates Cox, Villaraigosa Visiting Central Valley

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two gubernatorial candidates visit the Central Valley hoping to gather more Valley votes before the June 5th California Primary. John Cox is endorsed by Fresno County Republican Party, and the headquarters on Shaw Avenue was a stop for his Unity Tour on Tuesday. Cox appeared with AG candidate Steven Bailey, and supporters…MORE

First Triple-Digits Forecast For 2018 – Cooler Conditions Coming Soon

First Triple-Digits Forecast For 2018 – Cooler Conditions Coming Soon

FRESNO (KMJ) — Triple-digit temperatures are in Tuesday’s forecast for the Central Valley, marking their first appearance for 2018. The heat comes as competition between systems is set to bring significant highs and lows ahead. “The high pressure ridge is building in over us, and we’ve got a pretty strong cold front that’s going to…MORE