UPDATE: Pipe bomb situation now over in Merced. The Bomb squad wrapped up its investigation just before 2:00 pm Friday. “Thankfully, the Merced Police Department Bomb Squad came out with a robot, we were able to x-ray it, determine it wasn’t a danger, and then once we opened it up we were able to determine it was…… MORE
[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
[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
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
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
[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
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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
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
MADERA, CA (KMJ) –The Madera Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 12-year-old girl. Police say Miah Mandujano was last seen at her house near Road 28 and Almond Avenue around 11:00 p.m. Tuesday. Miah was last seen wearing a red shirt, green shorts and white Vans. If you have…… MORE
