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Student Threatened To Shoot Up School To “Look Cool,” Say Fresno Police

Student Threatened To Shoot Up School To “Look Cool,” Say Fresno Police

FRESNO (KMJ) — A 13 year old student has been arrested for allegedly making criminal threats, following an incident on the bus home. Fresno Police said the unidentified teenager was riding the bus home from Edison Computech Thursday afternoon when he was overheard talking about shooting up the school. “The bus driver stopped, overheard the…MORE

Trump: Trade Wars Are Good

Trump: Trade Wars Are Good

[van id=”politics/2018/03/02/trump-trade-wars-are-good-phillip-newday.cnn”] WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Donald Trump dug into his protectionist trade position on Friday, arguing that trade wars can be good and vowing to slap reciprocal tariffs on any goods even as his actions rattle markets and anger US allies. The tweets were a retrenchment of long-standing views on trade that Trump hopes…MORE

ICE Raid Nabs 232, Some in Fresno

ICE Raid Nabs 232, Some in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 232 individuals were busted during the latest ICE raid, including several from Fresno. Of those arrested, 180 were either convicted criminals, had received a final deportation notice, or had illegally reentered the u.s. The 4-day raid stretched from Bakersfield up to the Oregon border.MORE

Skiers – China Peak Reopens Friday!

Skiers – China Peak Reopens Friday!

UPDATE: AS OF 4;15 PM THURSDAY MARCH 1   *  14″ so far as of 4:15 PM since 5 AM this morning, snowing hard. *  Open tomorrow, 9AM-4PM. *  Now open Friday-Monday, 9AM-4PM through hopefully late April. *  Open this weekend Chairs 1, 2 (new quad), 4, 6 & 7 plus beginner area, most terrain open. *  Inn…MORE

Winter Storm Prompts Evacuation Order For Areas Of Santa Barbara County

Winter Storm Prompts Evacuation Order For Areas Of Santa Barbara County

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for parts of Santa Barbara County in the area where the Thomas Fire, Sherpa Fire and Whittier Fires burned. In preparation for evacuation, Santa Barbara County is advising you: Put together important documents and contact numbers. Fill up your gas tank Fill any…MORE

Year-Round Fundraising Approved By Council To Match Federal Court Ruling

Year-Round Fundraising Approved By Council To Match Federal Court Ruling

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has approved a change to the municipal code, allowing year-round fundraising for candidates seeking local political offices. The motion was approved by district representatives Thursday, but further discussion on the issue is expected at a future meeting. A ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in February (Zimmerman…MORE

Alleged Burglar Tries To Cash Stolen Check in Porterville

Alleged Burglar Tries To Cash Stolen Check in Porterville

(KMJ) – Porterville Police hope you can help them nab an alleged burglar.  Officers say the man in these photos is sought in a February 21st home burglary on the 1600 block of West Morton Avenue. Officers say he broke into the home between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm and took several items including a…MORE

7 Warrants Served In Bakersfield Raid Targeting Illicit Drug Spice

7 Warrants Served In Bakersfield Raid Targeting Illicit Drug Spice

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A multi-agency raid on Wednesday morning in Bakersfield, targets businesses allegedly selling the illegal synthetic drug called spice. In the culmination of an investigation underway for a month, seven search warrants were served by Bakersfield Police on tips from residents. At one location on South Chester Avenue and Wilson Road,…MORE