(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
Summerset Village Apartment Owner’s Waiver Request Denied
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A hearing officer has denied the owner of the Summerset Village apartment’s request to waive all fines. Instead, Chris Henry, will have to pay a minimum of $174,000, plus all costs incurred by the City of Fresno, to repair the property. Mayor Ashley Swearengin said in a statement Monday, that since the Summerset…… MORE
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.
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
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
Fresno Co. Native, Murder Suspect Killed in OK Shootout
(CNN/AP) – Michael Dale Vance, Jr., the Oklahoma fugitive who authorities said shot two officers and killed two of his relatives last week, was killed in a shootout Sunday night, according to the FBI’s Terry Weber. One officer was shot during the pursuit, according to Ellis County Sheriff Shane Booth. The officer’s condition is unknown…… MORE
Trade Essential for U.S. Beef and Poultry Markets
An analyst with Rabobank says “all roads lead to China” when describing the potential for the U.S. poultry sector’s success in 2017. At the National Chicken Council annual meeting last week, Will Sawyer said trade with China would be critical to the success of the U.S. poultry sector next year, while another analyst said…… MORE
UPDATE: All Suspects In Madera Ride-Along Shooting In Custody
MADERA (KMJ) — All three suspects identified in the Madera ride-along shooting have been arrested. James Cruz was a passenger in the vehicle from which shots were fired at a Madera PD patrol car early Sunday morning. He was apprehended Friday evening – the final one of the three to be placed into custody. “They…… MORE
Fresno Police Agencies Arrest 47 in Calwa Bulldog Gang Sting
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims and MAGEC announced the results of an ongoing investigation primarily focused on one criminal street gang in Calwa on Friday. They are responsible for crimes such as murder, robbery, drug dealing, human trafficking and illegal gun trafficking. Since the beginning of the year, law enforcement has…… MORE
Fallen Heroes Car Show Raises Thousands For Local Groups
FRESNO (KMJ) — Four local good causes each receive a share of a big charitable donation – all funds generated by the Fallen Heroes Car Show. The show, which was originally held on October 1st outside Clovis’ Sierra Vista Mall, was put together by the Central Valley Mustang Club. “We want to thank all the…… MORE
