(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
Convicted Rapist Shoots Two Officers at Fresno County Jail
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 Police Investigate Shooting, Car Crash
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
Labor Day Weekend DUI Checkpoints Will Be In The Central Valley
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
Calif. Settlement with Volkswagen Approved
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
Tupac-Themed Eatery Popping Up on Fulton Mall
(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
Sex Crime Convict Brock Turner Serves 3 Months, Released
SAN FRANCISCO (AP/KMJ) – A former Stanford University swimmer whose six-month sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman sparked national outcry has been released from jail after serving half his term. Brock Turner walked out the main entrance of the Santa Clara County jail Friday and plans to head to his native Ohio to live…… MORE
Japanese End Ban on Certain U.S. Wheat Exports
Wheat industry groups welcomed Japan’s announcement to end the temporary ban of U.S. white wheat exports. Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture announced imports resumed Thursday, with the purchase of 58,000 metric tons of U.S. white wheat. The Ministry had temporarily suspended new purchases following the July announcement by the Department of Agriculture that a small…… MORE
Valley Law Enforcement Leaders Urge No Vote On Prop 57
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
UCLA: 70% of CA Healthcare Costs Covered by Taxpayers
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
