Study: Cost of Gov. Brown’s Twin Tunnels Can’t be Justified

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The cost of building identical tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta can’t be economically justified. That’s according to a new, independent report from the University of Pacific, which marks the latest criticism of the Governor Jerry Brown’s controversial proposal, to provide more water for the Central Valley and Southern California. The DWR has…MORE

Judge Tosses Starbucks Iced Coffee Lawsuit

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A federal lawsuit alleging that Starbucks puts too much ice in its cold beverages, has been tossed out. A Los Angeles judge rejected claims that the coffee chain is shorting customer on quote “drinkable liquid.” Starbucks argued that reasonable members of the public are not deceived by its practices. Judge Percy Anderson noted…MORE

Labor Day: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

FRESNO (KMJ) – “This Labor Day, Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” says the Tulare-Kings Counties DUI Task Force. The DUI Task Force is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to stop drunk drivers and help save lives. Through September 5th, law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving. Three DUI…MORE

Post Summer Vacation Peak Of Divorce Filings

That summer vacation? …..it may not be so good for your marriage. Researchers at the University of Washington analyzed divorce filings between 2001 and 2015. They found a summer vacation and celebrating the holidays are the two times of year when couples are most likely to file for divorce. There was a consistent peak in…MORE

More Volunteers In Patrol Needed In Tulare County

FRESNO (KMJ) – More Volunteers in Patrol are needed at the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. VIPS serve as the eyes and ears in the community, checking on vacation property and schools, reaching out to the community, painting over graffiti, monitoring Project Lifesaver, transporting patrol cars, reaching out to youth, assisting children with court appearances, running…MORE

Elderly Fresno Woman Murdered – “Person Of Interest” Captured

FRESNO (KMJ) – The son of an 80-year-old grandmother, found murdered in her Central Fresno home early Wednesday morning, is now in police custody in connection with her death. Investigators say she was discovered by her grand-daughter, and the call came to Fresno Police at around 8am. “She was killed, it was a homicide, definitely”, says…MORE

So Cal Kidnap Suspects May Have Ties To Fresno

(photo courtesy of CBS LA) (KMJ / CBS LA) – Police are asking for the public’s help  to locate two suspects who are wanted in connection with the murder of a woman and possible kidnapping of her three young children in Lebec. According to homicide detectives, a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the…MORE

Calif. Cap-and-Trade Extension Bill Clears Assembly

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Following heated debates at the California Capitol, a measure to extend the cap-and-trade program has managed to clear the Assembly. The bill calls for a 40 percent reduction in emissions, compared to 1990 levels, by 2030. However opponents argue that the targets harm California businesses, and that too much authority is being given…MORE