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CA Secretary of State Launches Voting App

CA Secretary of State Launches Voting App

(KMJ/CBS) – Have questions when it comes to voting in next week’s election? There’s an app for that. The California Secretary of State’s office announced an app release on Tuesday that will help you find your polling place, check your voter status, or learn about what’s on the ballot. The free app is called “Vote…MORE

Police Asking For Help in Nabbing Robertito’s Robbery Suspect

Police Asking For Help in Nabbing Robertito’s Robbery Suspect

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are trying to track down a man — caught on surveillance video — holding up the Robertito’s on the 4500 of Blackstone Avenue. The suspect pulled out a gun around 10pm Monday night and demanded that employees give him the money in the cash register.  When one of the…MORE

Gov. Brown Calls FBI Director’s Announcement ‘Dumb’

Gov. Brown Calls FBI Director’s Announcement ‘Dumb’

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Calif. Governor Jerry Brown is accusing the FBI director of violating professional responsibility, by informing federal lawmakers about newly-discovered e-mails, tied to the previous investigation of Clinton’s private server. James Comey told Congress on Friday that the e-mails were discovered, during an investigation into underage sexting, allegedly by the husband of Clinton…MORE

Calif. Officials Urge Drivers of Older Hondas, Acuras to Pay Attention to Airbag Recalls

Calif. Officials Urge Drivers of Older Hondas, Acuras to Pay Attention to Airbag Recalls

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California DMV, CHP, Bureau of Automotive Repair, and Office of Traffic Safety say the owners tens of thousands of vehicles, have yet to replace potentially deadly Takata airbag inflators. The models they’re most concerned about are Hondas and Acuras from the early 2000s. The agencies say if you own one of…MORE

Man Shot In Chest Wearing Women’s Underwear On Halloween

Man Shot In Chest Wearing Women’s Underwear On Halloween

FRESNO (KMJ) — A man wearing women’s underwear on Halloween night is now recovering, after being shot in the chest in Central Fresno. The victim’s injuries were reported to police just before 1am Tuesday. Officers state that he was wearing multiple layers of clothing, which helped stop the blood-flow. “Not sure why, if that was…MORE

Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed In Accidental Shooting

Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed In Accidental Shooting

(KMJ ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office confirms one of its deputy has died in what’s being described as an accidental shooting. The Deputy had responded to an incident near Clinton and Winery just before 4 p.m. Monday, when the weapon went off.  Now an investigation is underway as to how that gun accidentally discharged. Here…MORE

Search Continues for Two Missing Merced Sisters

Search Continues for Two Missing Merced Sisters

(KMJ) – Merced police are searching for two young sisters who were taken Sunday night by their biological mother and are believed to be “endangered.” The girls, 11-year old Lyza Martinez,  and 12-year-old Drea Martinez, were supposed to be returned to their father, Jose Martinez, by 7 p.m. Sunday after visiting with their mother, Rene Snider,…MORE

How Important in the Election to Americans?

How Important in the Election to Americans?

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 70 percent of voters believe the 2016 election is of greater importance, than previous campaigns. That’s according to the latest Gallup poll, which has found similar feelings over the past three elections. Prior to 2004, voters weren’t as likely to regard the presidential election as vital. Pollsters say Republicans feel the outcome…MORE

‘Ballot Selfies’ Still Illegal in Calif.

‘Ballot Selfies’ Still Illegal in Calif.

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — So-called ballot selfies are against the law in California, but not for much longer. A new law will reverse a 125-year-old provision of the election code, which prohibits you from revealing the contents of your marked ballot. It doesn’t take effect, however, until January. So, if you feel inclined to share your…MORE

Fuel Spill Closes Section Of Highway 58

Fuel Spill Closes Section Of Highway 58

FRESNO (KMJ) — A section of Highway 58 east of Bakersfield is currently closed after a gas spill there Sunday night. “At about 11.15, we got a call about a multiple vehicle traffic collision that was involving a semi-truck that had overturned”, explains CHP Officer Justin Foraker. “Looks like that vehicle overturned and when that…MORE