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Nunes Claims “Character Assassination”, Sues Fresno Bee Publisher for $150M

Nunes Claims “Character Assassination”, Sues Fresno Bee Publisher for $150M

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) has filed a $150 million lawsuit against the Fresno Bee’s publisher The McClatchy Company alleging they interfered with his investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election and the campaign of democrat nominee Hillary Clinton. .  CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMPLAINT Nunes made headlines last…MORE

Tulare Sheriff’s Office Asks Help Finding Serial Burglars

Tulare Sheriff’s Office Asks Help Finding Serial Burglars

TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help in tracking down a pair of thieves they say are responsible for a number of burglaries throughout the county since the beginning of the year. On Jan 8, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office says Deputies were called to burglary at a house in…MORE

California Tops of List of States Putting in Claims for Dog-Related Injuries.

California Tops of List of States Putting in Claims for Dog-Related Injuries.

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California places at the top of the list of states putting in claims for dog-related injuries, according to State Farm Insurance. There 78 million dogs in U.U. homes and each year 4.5 million people are bitten or injured by dogs. There were 409 claims reported to State Farm Insurance…MORE

Measles Tally Hits 465, With Cases In Calif.

Measles Tally Hits 465, With Cases In Calif.

NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. measles cases are continuing to jump, and most of the reported illnesses are in children. Health officials say 465 measles cases have been reported this year, as of last week. That’s up from 387 the week before. The numbers are preliminary. The 2019 tally is already the most since 2014,…MORE

Parties “Throwing Common Sense Out The Window” On Immigration

Parties “Throwing Common Sense Out The Window” On Immigration

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims said that the partisan split on immigration reform means there is no progress on an issue which impacts the entire country. It comes after Sheriff Mims took part in a roundtable with other Central Valley sheriffs, as well as federal immigration and border security officials, in Calexico…MORE

Judge Again Halts High-Capacity Magazine Sales in California

Judge Again Halts High-Capacity Magazine Sales in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A federal judge has halted sales of high-capacity ammunition magazines in California, giving state officials a chance to appeal his order last week that allowed their sale for the first time in nearly 20 years. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez on Friday barred further sales until the 9th U.S. Circuit Court…MORE

President Trump Hears from Valley Lawmakers, Enforcement At California Border

President Trump Hears from Valley Lawmakers, Enforcement At California Border

CALEXICO, CA (KMJ) – President Trump was visiting California, holding a roundtable with Border Patrol and Homeland Security on the Southern border with Mexico. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims was part of the roundtable discussion Friday in Calexico. Sheriff Mims told President Trump that the number one issue she hears from other law enforcement across…MORE

Clovis In Coalition Suing State On Pot Deliveries – “Prop 64 Was Very Clear”

Clovis In Coalition Suing State On Pot Deliveries – “Prop 64 Was Very Clear”

CLOVIS (KMJ) — The City of Clovis has joined a group of 25 local authorities suing the state’s Bureau of Cannabis Control. The lawsuit alleges that allowing cannabis deliveries violates the intent of Proposition 64. The legal action focuses on BCC Regulation 5416(d), considering it invalid because it stops cities and counties from regulating commercial…MORE

“Fear And Retribution” Lives Inside Fresno Unified School District

“Fear And Retribution” Lives Inside Fresno Unified School District

FRESNO (KMJ) — A member of Fresno Unified’s school board has alleged that the district engages in revenge tactics against staff members who dare to speak out. The allegation from Trustee Terry Slatic was made on KMJ’s Broeske and Musson on Thursday. Slatic described employees who remain quiet in fear of what would happen otherwise.…MORE

3 Norteno Gang Members Arrested for Murder of Castle Farms Ranch Manager

3 Norteno Gang Members Arrested for Murder of Castle Farms Ranch Manager

  MERCED, CA (KMJ) – Three Norteno gang members are arrested by Merced Police for the murder of a ranch manager. Back on January 24, 2019, Jeff Bergeron, the Castle Farms ranch manager was found murdered at his house on the 4300 Block Bixby Way near Bancroft Drive. Merced Police were conducting a welfare check…MORE