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Calif. Elections Officials on High Alert

Calif. Elections Officials on High Alert

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Secretary of State’s office is keeping a close eye on voter data, following database breaches affecting Arizona and Illinois. Foreign hackers have stolen information on hundreds of thousands of voters, prompting the FBI to warn states. So far, California has not been hit by cyber criminals. The Secretary of State’s office…MORE

Fresno County Courthouse Evacuated After Alarm “Glitch”

Fresno County Courthouse Evacuated After Alarm “Glitch”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Fire reveal that the mass evacuation of Fresno County Courthouse, initially reported as a false alarm, may have been set off by smoke from a series of brush and grass fires alongside Highway 99. It prompted the approximately 500 people inside to leave the building Tuesday morning, while crews investigated the…MORE

Protesters/Supporters Outside Trump Fundraiser in Tulare

Protesters/Supporters Outside Trump Fundraiser in Tulare

TULARE, CA (KMJ) – Both protesters and supporters of Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump were in Tulare County, on Tuesday, August 30th as the candidate attended a private fundraiser. Nearly one hundred people were inside at the fundraiser, organized by Congressman Devin Nunes (R), at the Corky Anderson Ranch, owned by the prominent farmer. Representative Nunes was hoping to raising over…MORE

Fires Ignited on Highway 99 Deemed “Suspicious”

Fires Ignited on Highway 99 Deemed “Suspicious”

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – As of 1pm Tuesday, Fresno Fire was still keeping track of hot spots after several fires broke out Tuesday morning on northbound highway 99 between Fresno St. and Belmont Ave. The blazes caused heavy smoke, which caused traffic to move very slowly and also set off several commercial fire alarms.  That…MORE

Calif. Lawmakers Back Trial of New Voting Method

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are supporting an experiment with a new method of casting ballots. Legislation sent to Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday would allow counties to send a ballot to every registered voter, then collect them by mail and at drop boxes. In lieu of neighborhood polling places, counties that opt in…MORE

New K9’s At Madera County Sheriff’s Office

New K9’s At Madera County Sheriff’s Office

FRESNO (KMJ) – The two newest additions at the Madera County Sheriff’s office have four legs – not two. “Nacho” is a one-and-a-half year old Belgian Malinois and “Gastone” – also the same breed – is two years old. Both dogs were imported from France, and paid for by numerous donations from the community. Deputy…MORE

Reward For Slain California Coastal Otters

Reward For Slain California Coastal Otters

FRESNO (KMJ) – Someone shot three federally protected sea otters off California’s Coast, There’s now a $10,000 reward for tips that would lead federal and state officials to a suspect. Two juveniles and an adult otter, were found dead between the Santa Cruz Harbor and Seacliff State Beach in Aptos between August 12th and 19th. Southern…MORE

Where are the Most Financially Success States?

Where are the Most Financially Success States?

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Assuming that living in a certain state automatically determines your financial success is incorrect. However, according to a new GOBankingRates study, certain regions of the country certainly house more financially successful citizens than others. The Los Angeles-based financial portal says the most successful states in the country, are along the East Coast. Connecticut,…MORE

Community Input Solicited On Fresno Unified’s Master Plan

Community Input Solicited On Fresno Unified’s Master Plan

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified to Hold Facilities Master Plan Update Community Meetings Fresno Unified invites interested parents and community members to attend one of seven meetings being held in August and September in an effort to update the district’s Facilities Master Plan. The plan, approved in April 2009, provides guidance and vision for improving…MORE

“Everyone’s Pretty Excited” About Donald Trump’s Visit To Tulare

“Everyone’s Pretty Excited” About Donald Trump’s Visit To Tulare

The GOP nominee for president is coming to the Central Valley once again, specifically the City of Tulare. It’s as part of a fundraising luncheon taking place Tuesday – with the price of a plate at the event standing at $2,700. “It’ll be in Tulare”, says Congressman Devin Nunes. “We actually looked at Fresno, we…MORE