MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A public safety sales tax in Merced County is looking like it won’t get the votes needed to pass. If passed, Measure R would add a half-cent sales tax, generating $25 million annually over 30 years. So far, it seems to be falling short of the two-thirds vote needed to…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ/AP) California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency. The move — a day after the former…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno County Registrar of Voters, James Kus, joined Broeske & Musson Wednesday to update the community on how the election transpired and how many ballots still need to be counted.… MORE
President President National, Popular Vote Updated: 4 minutes ago Candidate Party % Total Votes Donald Trump Rep 51% 72,852,072 Kamala Harris Dem 48% 68,181,919 Expected Vote Reporting: 91% Show More President California Only Updated: 30 minutes ago Candidate Party % Total Votes Kamala Harris Dem 57% 5,753,921 Donald Trump Rep 40% 4,025,105 Expected Vote Reporting: 60% Show More Congress…… MORE
SANGER, Calif. (KFSN) — Residents near Pitman Farms in Sanger are being asked to shelter in place due to an ammonia leak. Crews have been at the facility on North and Academy avenues throughout the morning. Officials say that nearby residents may smell ammonia in the air. They added that you should turn off any air…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno Police have announced arrests for two separate outstanding homicide cases. Fresno Police held a news conference on the two arrests at 12:30 p.m. on Monday. Detectives have arrested 34-year-old Gerrick Franklin for the murder of 33-year-old Tyler Hamon. Hamon was shot and killed last Friday inside an apartment at the Windscape…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Investigators are looking into whether drugs or alcohol played a role in a crash that killed an 18-year-old in Fresno County. It happened after 9 pm Sunday on Highway 41 and Mountain View Avenue. The California Highway Patrol says an 18-year-old man was speeding in a Camaro northbound on Highway…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Police Department’s SWAT team is being recognized for 50 years of service. Members of the Special Weapons and Tactics Force gathered with interim police chief Mindy Casto at Thursday’s council meeting to receive a special commendation. Officers say they pride themselves on taking part in long and often difficult training sessions…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A man shot and killed at apartment complex overnight in northwest Fresno is identified. Details were released during a press conference Friday afternoon. Police said the shooting was reported shortly after midnight Friday at the Windscape Apartments on Nees near Poplar Avenue. Officers arrived to find bullet holes in the front…… MORE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Owners of vacation homes in Northern California’s South Lake Tahoe could face a significant tax increase if voters in the mountain resort town approve a measure on Tuesday’s ballot that pits affordable housing against private property rights. South Lake Tahoe, which sits on the shores of the iconic alpine lake, has…… MORE
