FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The city of Fresno and the police department are being sued for the shooting death of unarmed teen Dylan Noble. In June, Noble was struck by gun fire four times by two officers when he failed to comply with their orders. The wrongful death lawsuit identified the FPD officers as Ray Camacho and…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Outgoing Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin is throwing her support behind Councilman Lee Brand to replace her in 2017. “I’m very pleased today, to recommend to the people of Fresno that Lee Brand serve as Fresno’s next mayor”, announced Ashley Swearengin. Swearengin formally endorsed Brand at a Thursday news conference outside Fresno City…… MORE
(KMJ) Republican Fresno County Supervisor Debbie Poochigian is breaking from the GOP by announcing Thursday her support and endorsement of democratic Supervisor Henry Perea for Fresno Mayor rather than republican Councilman Lee Brand. In a news release, Poochigian says she’s worked closely with Perea over the years “maintaining core services, and balancing the county budget…… MORE
(KMJ) – Time to push lawmakers for more water storage and dams – that was the message of a water forum organized by Congressman Devin Nunes. that took place in Tulare on Wednesday, August 30th. Standing room only, as around 700 people crowded into the Heritage Complex at Tulare’s International Agri-Center to hear an update of…… MORE
CARUTHERS, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 46-year-old Gregory Carr – a 7th/8th grade teacher at Caruthers Elementary School – on felony possession of child pornography on Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Office says there is currently no evidence that Carr was actively abusing any children. They also confirm that Carr…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Grizzlies’ right-hander Brady Rodgers has been named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Year for the 2016 season. He becomes the first pitcher in franchise history to win the award. Rodgers so far this season has a 2.91 ERA over 21 starts. He’s gone 12-4 over that span, with…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Assembly has sent Gov. Jerry Brown a bill, which would allow police and sheriff departments to increase the fee for concealed carry permits. Currently, there’s a $100 cap. The measure’s author, Sacramento Democrat Kevin McCarty, says his bill does not change the requirements to obtain a CCW, and will give counties…… MORE
(KMJ) GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump made a brief stop in Tulare on Tuesday to raise campaign cash. VIP tickets went for a whopping $25,000. Standard passes ran nearly $3,000. Insiders expect Trump to rake in more than $1 million during the one hour stopover. The sold-out private event was held at the home of…… MORE
TULARE, CA (KMJ) – Both protesters and supporters of Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump were in Tulare County, on Tuesday, August 30th as the candidate attended a private fundraiser. Nearly one hundred people were inside at the fundraiser, organized by Congressman Devin Nunes (R), at the Corky Anderson Ranch, owned by the prominent farmer. Representative Nunes was hoping to raising over…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – As of 1pm Tuesday, Fresno Fire was still keeping track of hot spots after several fires broke out Tuesday morning on northbound highway 99 between Fresno St. and Belmont Ave. The blazes caused heavy smoke, which caused traffic to move very slowly and also set off several commercial fire alarms. That…… MORE
