(KMJ) The Labor Day holiday almost turned tragic for a Southern California family Saturday at Bass Lake. Madera County authorities say a 10 year old boy slipped off the rocks at Angel Falls and fell 30 feet to the base of the waterfall. He was knocked unconscious. Family members tended to the child while first…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department says a convicted rapist, out on parole, shot and seriously wounded two veteran correctional officers Saturday morning inside the lobby of the downtown Fresno jail. Officer Toamalama Scanlan remains in critical condition. Officer Juanita Davila is in critical, but stable condition. They were both shot in…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno police are investigating the circumstances after a car crashes Friday afternoon in Downtown Fresno. At 12:49 pm, officers responded to a call of a vehicle that collided with a traffic signal pole at Ventura and Hazelwood. Shortly after receiving the initial call, Dispatch provided an update there was a shooting victim…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Labor Day is almost upon us. It’s the day we honor the American worker and simultaneously say goodbye to the warm months. Obviously in the Central Valley that’s a good thing as it means we get cooler temperatures. In fact we’re predicted a high of 82°F in Fresno, about 10°F lower than…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A federal judge has signed off on an $86 million settlement, in a lawsuit filed by the Golden State against German automaker Volkswagen. It accused VW of false advertising and unfair business practices, as it sold diesel vehicles that cheated on emissions tests. The bulk of the money will be used to reimbursement…… MORE
(KMJ) The “marketing ninja” behind the Fresno Grizzlies blockbuster promotions is now mashing up gangsta rap and burgers. Sam Hansen, the young man who gave us the Fresno Tacos and Three Amigos uniforms, is busy putting the finishing touches on his latest creation – the Powamekka Cafe. It’s a “pop up” restaurant honoring the late…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – A dozen Valley law enforcement and human rights leaders are urging voters to say no on Prop 57, holding a press conference on Thursday, September 1st at the Fresno County Deputy Sheriff Association. Prop 57 on the November ballot is the early release of criminals initiative for those who have committed non-violent offenses, but…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 70 percent of what’s spent on healthcare in the Golden State this year, will be covered by taxpayers. The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research attributes the large figure to the significant expansion Medi-Cal. Nationwide, about 45 percent of healthcare expenditures are covered by the public, according to federal data, although some believe…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — S&P Global Ratings is urging California state leaders to do a better job of preparing for the next economic slowdown. Their latest report outlines a simulated stress test, which aims to determine just how prepared a state is for a loss of revenue. California ranks among the worst in the nation, when it…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The city of Fresno and the police department are being sued for the shooting death of unarmed teen Dylan Noble. In June, Noble was struck by gun fire four times by two officers when he failed to comply with their orders. The wrongful death lawsuit identified the FPD officers as Ray Camacho and…… MORE
