Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Tensions Escalate Between CA, Feds Following Signing of ‘Sanctuary State’ Bill

Tensions Escalate Between CA, Feds Following Signing of ‘Sanctuary State’ Bill

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The top federal immigration official says his agency will have “no choice” but to conduct arrests in local neighborhoods and worksites in California after the governor signed a law that extends protections for immigrants who are in the country illegally. In another sign of escalating tensions between California and the Trump…MORE

Brandau: “Fresno Could Lose Out On A Lot Of Money” Due To Sanctuary State Bill

Brandau: “Fresno Could Lose Out On A Lot Of Money” Due To Sanctuary State Bill

FRESNO (KMJ) — The signing of Senate Bill 54 has been celebrated in Sacramento by its author Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, but a Fresno City Councilman fears the approval of the “sanctuary state” bill could see repercussions for local residents. “I’m really worried about the impact to our city, the City of…MORE

1st Central Valley Summit for Animal Welfare Tackling Pet Overpopulation

1st Central Valley Summit for Animal Welfare Tackling Pet Overpopulation

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The first Central Valley Summit for Animal Welfare taking place Friday, October 6th in Visalia. The San Francisco Spca and Central Valley Rescue Railroad are partnering to save lives by hosting the summit, taking place at the Wyndham Hotel. “We are bringing together almost all of the shelters – municipal shelters –…MORE

Two Bodies Pulled From Car In Kings River

Two Bodies Pulled From Car In Kings River

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Search and rescue teams have now pulled two bodies out of a car in the Kings River. Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says the license plate on the vehicle in the river matched the car driven by 31-year old Yinan Wang and his wife 30-year old Jie Song. The two Chinese…MORE

Gov. Brown Signs ‘Sanctuary State’ Bill Into Law

Gov. Brown Signs ‘Sanctuary State’ Bill Into Law

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Governor Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 54 into law, which aims to substantially limit contact between state and local law enforcement, and federal immigration authorities. The controversial measure, authored by Democratic State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, is part of an effort to protect California’s more than 2.3 million…MORE

Security At The Big Fresno Fair “Beefed Up To The Max”

Security At The Big Fresno Fair “Beefed Up To The Max”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Bag checks, wanding, and new patrols, are all part of a push to ensure this year’s Big Fresno Fair remains safe. It comes as the country continues to deal with the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, now described as the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. “We were very proactive in…MORE

Kings River Recovery Effort For Missing Couple Planned By Fresno Sheriff & CHP

Kings River Recovery Effort For Missing Couple Planned By Fresno Sheriff & CHP

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A recovery operation is planned for early Thursday morning to extract a car that landed in the Kings River back in august. Fresno Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team (SAR) will work with members of the California Highway Patrol to recover two bodies inside the wreckage of a Ford SUV in the…MORE