FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities have identified a 13-year-old driver who was killed in a crash involving a big rig in Fresno County last week. The crash happened just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Manning and Ohio, south of Mendota. Authorities say 13-year-old Blain Chandler’s vehicle veered into the opposite lane, hitting a semi-truck. The…… MORE
New Pesticide Notification Program “SprayDays” California is Starting
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is launching a new first-of-its-kind statewide system called SprayDays California. A department announcement describes the program as a way to provide transparent, accessible and timely notifications and information about the use of specific pesticides, called “restricted material pesticides.” DPR also says the restricted material pesticides are a category of…… MORE
Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash in Central Fresno, Police Say
UPDATE: The motorcyclist who was involved in a car crash in central Fresno Sunday afternoon has died, says the Fresno Police Dept. He has been identified at 34 year-old Timothy Wells. FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men are in the hospital after a motorcycle crashed into a car in central Fresno. Fresno Police say the…… MORE
Man Shot And Killed In Merced County, 2 People Arrested
UPDATE: MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people, including a 17-year-old child, have been arrested for the murder of a man in Merced County. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on Bobbi Avenue near Winton Way in Winton. When deputies arrived, they found a man, now identified as 24-year-old…… MORE
Fight Leads To Stabbing And Shooting In Tulare County, Deputies Say
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A fight between two men ended with a stabbing and shooting in Springville. Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies say the incident happened just after midnight Sunday at a home on Bogart Drive near Highway 190. Deputies say a fight broke out between two men that ended with one of them being…… MORE
Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Shooting At Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man was arrested after shooting at sheriff’s deputies and bystanders in Allensworth Friday afternoon. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded Friday morning to a shooting in Alpaugh and identified Robert Zamora as the shooting suspect. Around 3 p.m., officials say Zamora sped past deputies who then tried…… MORE
KMJ Hosts React to Another Rate Hike Request by PG&E
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PG&E Seeks Rate Hike So Shareholders Can Profit More. Here’s What It Could Cost You
SAN FRANCISCO (KMJ/KFSN} — On Thursday, Pacific Gas and Electric asked state regulators to charge customers more so shareholders can profit more. It’s a process that happens every three years. Even though PG&E customers pay some of the highest energy bills in the country, even though PG&E has shattered profit records, the utility is now asking…… MORE
Caltrans Clearing Tall Grass On Highways To Prevent Wildfires
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Weeds and tall grass along highways make for dry fuel and potentially easy fire spread if a vehicle throws out a spark. Caltrans crews were out mowing and clearing trash on Thursday along Highway 168 as part of their ongoing mitigation efforts. “We all know the summer heat is coming and…… MORE
Visalia Police Department Switches From Clear To Encrypted Radio Operations
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Visalia Police Department is going radio silent as it has officially switched from clear to encrypted radio operations, meaning the public will no longer be able to listen to scanner traffic. The department emphasizes the changes could help protect people’s privacy and public safety. This follows a Department of Justice…… MORE
