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Fights Break Out at Edison High School, 16 Students Detained

Fights Break Out at Edison High School, 16 Students Detained

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fights broke out Thursday at Fresno’s Edison High School, leaving one student injured. 16 students were detained by Fresno PD for questioning. It happened around 3:00 in Edison’s quad area. A student resource officer called for help from about a dozen officers. The anti-gang unit MAGEC also showed up, although it’s unclear…MORE

What Do You Do If You’re in a Location When Gunfire Rings Out?

What Do You Do If You’re in a Location When Gunfire Rings Out?

  FRESNO CA (KMJ) – What do you do if you’re in a location when gunfire rings out? The shooting in Thousand Oaks could happen anywhere said Fresno County’s Sheriff Margaret Mims. Speaking on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show on Thursday, Sheriff Mims said you have just seconds to survive – whether it’s a gunman, domestic…MORE

Fresno Standoff With Wanted Sex Offender Ends Without Incident Outside RV

Fresno Standoff With Wanted Sex Offender Ends Without Incident Outside RV

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A standoff with a wanted sex offender ends without incident Thursday in downtown Fresno. Around 8:30 a.m. police got a call that a man inside an RV was making a threat against an employee, it was then relayed to the Terry’s House manager. In a press conference, Fresno Police Chief Jerry…MORE

Autry Says Brand’s “Blatant, Flat-out, Untruths” Destroyed Measure P

Autry Says Brand’s “Blatant, Flat-out, Untruths” Destroyed Measure P

FRESNO (KMJ) — Former Fresno Mayor Alan Autry has hit out at current Mayor Lee Brand, alleging that he lied to voters in his campaign against Measure P. The accusation comes after the failure of Measure P to even achieve the support of half of the voters in Tuesday’s midterm election. The proposal would have…MORE

Little Boy Burned in Honey Oil Lab Explosion, Fresno Police Blame Father

Little Boy Burned in Honey Oil Lab Explosion, Fresno Police Blame Father

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A one year-old child is burned in a honey oil lab explosion inside his home. Fresno Police say the boy’s 37 year-old father is allegedly to blame. Detectives responded at 12:30 p.m.Tuesday to a call about a Butane Honey Oil lab at 266 N. Calaveras Street. “We believe that Mr. Dell…MORE

Nunes Considers Midterm Result “A Huge Huge Victory”

Nunes Considers Midterm Result “A Huge Huge Victory”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Despite losing the majority in the House of Representatives, Congressman Devin Nunes said the results from Tuesday’s midterm elections were actually a win for the Republican party. The power shift towards the Democratic Party means Nunes is expected to lose his position as Chair of the House Intelligence Committee. “I don’t view…MORE

Suspect Tells Elementary Students He Wanted To Take Them, Say Police

Suspect Tells Elementary Students He Wanted To Take Them, Say Police

FRESNO (KMJ) — One man has been put behind bars on felony charges, after he allegedly told a bus full of elementary school students he was going to take them. The incident took place Monday around 6.30pm, close to Jensen Avenue and Highway 99. The bus had stopped at a gas station for a bathroom…MORE

Duncan Hines Cake Mix Recall

Duncan Hines Cake Mix Recall

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – 2.4 million boxes of Duncan Hines cake mix is being recalled. Federal health officials warn one variety tested positive for salmonella. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has received reports of five illnesses linked to Duncan Hines. Consumers are cautioned not to bake with or consume the recalled mixes, distributed…MORE