FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A victim who was allegedly shot by her husband on Wednesday is still in the hospital. Fresno Police say an emergency c-section was performed on the victim – who was 7 months pregnant – after she was shot in the stomach. The baby is in good health. The victim’s husband, 32-year-old Manuel…… MORE
A new study released measures the status of arts education throughout the state of California. All Fresno County school districts are above the state average according to the California Arts Education Data Project. The Fresno County Office of Education believes this is a result of the concerted efforts by school boards, teachers, district superintendents and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — South Korean automaker Hyundai is recalling 63,000 midsize cars, following reports of panoramic sunroofs coming loose. Officials say the glass can fly off, due to faulty wind deflector anchor plates, although no deaths or injuries have been reported. The recall covers certain Sonatas, from the 2015 and 2016 model years. Owners will be…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to the U.S. State Department, nearly 80 percent of the more than 11,000 Syrian refugees who’ve come to the United States over the past year are children. Resettlement agencies say that’s a larger percentage than most refugee groups, partially because Syrians tend to have larger families, and many have managed to stay…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Valley law enforcement and politicians came together to publicly oppose Proposition 57. The collection of public figures, which included Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims as well as chiefs of police from Clovis, Fresno, Fowler, Kerman, Mendota, and Reedley, met inside Courthouse Park in Downtown Fresno Thursday morning to spread their message. Those…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – October 20th is “Purple Thursday”, which is meant to bring awareness to domestic violence. The entire month of October is actually “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”. Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp says wearing purple on one day makes a statement. “Making people who are victims of domestic violence see something that’s done…… MORE
ALTURAS, Calif. (AP) — A deputy responding to a disturbance call in Northern California was shot to death — the state’s fourth law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty in two weeks. Modoc County sheriff’s Deputy Jack Hopkins, 31, was fatally shot after deputies were called to a rural area near the…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police have announced the arrest of a kidnapping suspect. Police responded to a report of a kidnapping on Wednesday and made contact with a victim – who had visible injuries. The victim said they were forced into a car a few days ago, allegedly by 46-year-old Julio Padilla. They say…… MORE
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom says he no longer opposes California’s $64 billion high-speed rail plan, after withdrawing support for the project more than two years ago. He told the Sacramento Press Club Wednesday that he would “100 percent” seek a solid funding source for the train project if he’s elected governor in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Donald Trump has pledged to engage in trade wars with China and Mexico. The Republican candidate believes American workers have often been given the short end of the stick. However, according to the Petersen Institute, imposing a 45 percent tariff on China, and a 35 percent tariff on Mexico, would likely lead to…… MORE
