Category Archives: Local News

New Legal Challenge to CA’s Gun Laws

New Legal Challenge to CA’s Gun Laws

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Rifle and Pistol Association has filed a lawsuit against the state, challenging the law the bans the sale of semi-automatic rifles equipped with so-called bullet buttons. The state affiliate of the National Rifle Association believes it criminalizes the common possession of firearms by law-abiding citizens. It’s the first of 5…MORE

Tesla Accused of Suppressing Unionization Effort

Tesla Accused of Suppressing Unionization Effort

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A group of employees at the Tesla factory in Fremont allege that the electric auto giant is illegally suppressing their efforts to unionize. Those workers are complaining to the National Labor Relations Board about excessive mandatory overtime and on-the-job injuries. Telsa has also received criticism for its confidentiality requirement, which some say…MORE

Fresno Police Search For Drive-by Shooting Suspect

Fresno Police Search For Drive-by Shooting Suspect

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno police are looking for a Hispanic man they believe is behind a possible gang-related drive-by shooting. The shooting took place Tuesday morning in Central Fresno, just before 8:00a.m., at Effie between Griffith and Sussex, Lt. Mark Hudson says the victim ended up in the hospital. “He made his way to the…MORE

Extended Service for Fresno Fax Buses

Extended Service for Fresno Fax Buses

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Starting May 1st, some of the most heavily traveled Fax bus routes will be running until 1am on weekdays – and run more frequently seven days a week. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand says the funding to extend service is coming from the state. “A lot of people in Fresno simply can’t…MORE

Rancho Cucamonga Girl Found Safe, Father Nabbed

Rancho Cucamonga Girl Found Safe, Father Nabbed

CHP Headquarters‏Verified account @CHP_HQ Following The AMBER Alert for 1-year-old Lexi Segura has been deactivated. The child was safely located and the suspect has been taken into custody. Lexi Segura is safe. The CHP (in the above tweet) announced that the 1 year old girl was found unharmed Tuesday morning in Montclair. San Bernardino County Sheriffs…MORE

California’s Secretary of Agriculture Visits Fresno State

California’s Secretary of Agriculture Visits Fresno State

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California’s Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross was in Fresno, Monday, attending the FFA State Convention, but she took time to visit the Fresno State campus. Fresno is the Ag world! I’m always talking about Fresno, Fresno County when we think of agriculture and the Central Valley. This is the heart and having…MORE

Next 10: Calif. Gas Tax Increase Plan Not Enough to Fund Road Repairs

Next 10: Calif. Gas Tax Increase Plan Not Enough to Fund Road Repairs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to raise vehicle fees and taxes on fuel in the Golden State may not be able to fund the necessary repairs and upgrades to California’s aging roads and highways, according to a new report from the nonpartisan think tank Next 10. The organization says SB-1’s estimated revenue of…MORE

Best and Worst States for Children’s Health Examined

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State ranks 33rd in the nation, when it comes to the best and worst states for children’s health care. A new WalletHub report determines the caliber of care on 28 key metrics. California ranks dead last when looking at the percentage of children in excellent or very good health, and…MORE

Randalls Family Thanks Community For Support

Randalls Family Thanks Community For Support

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The family of Zack Randalls, the PG&E worker killed in the downtown Fresno shooting spree last week, has released a statement thanking the community. It reads: “Last week our lives were forever changed. We appreciate the support and love we have received as we face the loss of our beloved Zack.…MORE