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Sen. Tony Mendoza Resigns Before Expulsion Vote

Sen. Tony Mendoza Resigns Before Expulsion Vote

(KMJ)  State Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) had been under investigation for allegedly sexually harassing at least a half dozen women, including several subordinates, during his term in office. The southern California democrat resigned Thursday just before an expulsion vote was to be held in the Senate chambers. But he didn’t leave quietly.  In his resignation letter…MORE

Valley Schools Respond To Nationwide “SHS” Threat

Valley Schools Respond To Nationwide “SHS” Threat

SELMA (KMJ) — Schools all over the country have taken steps to protect themselves after a vague threat targeting a campus referred to as “SHS.” The Facebook post came to the attention of law enforcement Thursday morning, and prompted school districts in Ohio, Illinois, Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, and California to take action. Selma High School…MORE

Search Continues for Two Registered Sex Offenders

Search Continues for Two Registered Sex Offenders

(KMJ ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for Jose Rivera of Fresno and Daniel Franco of Firebaugh (pictured above). Arrest warrants have now been issued for both men who are registered sex offenders that are in violation for failing to update their home addresses. In the interest of public safety, information on…MORE

Experts Warn Of “Clear & Present Danger” From A-I Abuse In The Future

Experts Warn Of “Clear & Present Danger” From A-I Abuse In The Future

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Experts are warning against the abuse of artificial intelligence by humans in the future. More than two dozen experts from top universities and research organizations in the U.S. and the U.K. wrote the alarming report about the malicious use of A-I. Rogue states, criminals and terrorists could use artificial intelligence…MORE

Billy Graham 1918-2018

Billy Graham 1918-2018

(CNN) – Evangelist Billy Graham — a confidant to presidents, a guiding light to generations of American evangelicals and a globe-trotting preacher who converted millions to Christianity — died Wednesday at the age of 99, his spokesman confirmed to CNN. Graham passed away at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, spokesman Jeremy Blume said. The…MORE

“Support Blue Fresno” Run Taking Place At Woodward Park

“Support Blue Fresno” Run Taking Place At Woodward Park

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Thousands are expected at the third annual “Support Blue Fresno” run this Saturday to show support for Fresno’s finest. Money raised goes to the Fresno Police Chaplaincy, a nonprofit whose goal is to broaden support for the men and women who protect Fresno. Another idea behind the race is to also…MORE

Suspect Posted School Shooting Threat As A Joke, Say Police

Suspect Posted School Shooting Threat As A Joke, Say Police

FRESNO (KMJ) — A former Fresno student, who allegedly threatened his old school with gun violence, is now facing a felony charge. The post on Facebook came to the attention of officials at Cambridge High School on Friday. It read “finna cop a ar-15 see y’all at Cambridge tomorrow.” “The student resource officer began investigating…MORE

UCSF Fresno Receives $2.15 Million CA Grant To Expand Residency Programs

UCSF Fresno Receives $2.15 Million CA Grant To Expand Residency Programs

[Photo: UCSF]   FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – UCSF Fresno receives $2.15 million grant to expand four residency programs. The grants are from the Office of Statewide Health and Planning as part of the Song-Brown Health Care Workforce Training Act to expand and train the physician workforce in underserved areas. “The Song-Brown funding from the state is…MORE