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Child Struck in School Crosswalk, Fresno Police Looking for Hit & Run Driver

Child Struck in School Crosswalk, Fresno Police Looking for Hit & Run Driver

FRESNO , CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are looking for a hit and run driver, who struck a child in a school crosswalk. Police say the 10-year-old boy was on his way to Valley Oak Elementary School in Northeast Fresno. Just after 8:00a.m. Thursday morning, he was hit at Champlain and Fort Washington Road. The…MORE

Janz Supporting Fellow Democrat to Challenge Nunes

Janz Supporting Fellow Democrat to Challenge Nunes

  FRESNO (KMJ) – A new candidate is in the race to try and take out Devin Nunes, and he already has a familiar face supporting him. 2018 congressional candidate Andrew Janz has thrown his support behind the latest challenger to 22nd district congressman Devin Nunes. 40-year old financial planner Phil Arballo of Fresno announced…MORE

Merced Fire & Police Cracking Down on Illegal Fireworks

  MERCED, CA (KMJ) – The City of Merced is continuing its Celebrate Safe campaign to cut down on the use of illegal fireworks. With the 4th of July Holiday right around the corner, police and fire are continuing efforts to rid the streets of illegal fireworks with the goal to reduce fires, injuries, noise,…MORE

Fresno Councilmembers meet with AOC, talk Grizzlies and Fresno

Fresno Councilmembers meet with AOC, talk Grizzlies and Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) – A pair of local lawmakers are on a peacemaking trip… of sorts. Fresno councilmembers Miguel Arias and Esmeralda Soria, in Washington DC to meet with members of congress on a range of Valley issues, but they also made time to check in with New York City Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “I think it…MORE

Dangerous Kings River Waters Prompt Closure

Dangerous Kings River Waters Prompt Closure

  SANGER – (KMJ) – Fast rushing water, cold and hazardous, has forced Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims to close the Kings River to recreation until further notice. “We are doing this in the interest of public safety,” Assistant Sheriff John Zanoni said. Sheriff’s deputies say it’s just too dangerous to go into the water.…MORE

Patterson Requests Ethics Investigation, HSR Official Suspended

Patterson Requests Ethics Investigation, HSR Official Suspended

  FRESNO (KMJ) – A state watchdog agency is investigating a consultant on the California bullet train project for approving a multi million-dollar change-order benefiting a company in which he had had a big financial interest, and he’s been suspended because of the probe. “We are spending billions, and all we get are delays and…MORE

Passerby Pulls Man From Southeast Fresno Canal

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is pulled out of a canal in Southeast Fresno. Fresno Police someone spotted him in the water near McKinley and Chestnut. The person pulled the man out of the canal. He was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown at this time.MORE

Democratic Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg in Town Hall at Fresno State

Democratic Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg in Town Hall at Fresno State

  FRESNO (KMJ) – “Do you believe that the politicians at the national level, of both parties, have been out of touch?” asked Chris Matthews. <Loud Cheer> South Bend Indiana Mayor and Democratic Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg was at Fresno State for a MSNBC Town Hall with Chris Matthews. Pete Buttigieg: I guess the point…MORE