(KMJ) – The California Highway Patrol now has an Amber Alert in place for an alleged child abduction in Merced that took place on Saturday morning. Two-year old John Weir was last seen with his father, Steven Weir, 32, in Merced on Friday at 7 p.m. Steven Weir drives a red 2005 Hyundai Elantra with the…… MORE
California’s Dive Boat, Ghost Ship Fires Share Legal Lessons
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Deaths from California fires on a scuba diving boat and at the so-called Ghost Ship warehouse have brought a search for blame aimed at finding whether someone was negligent. Getting criminal charges to stick in the 2016 fire that killed 36 partygoers at the Oakland warehouse has proven difficult. That could…… MORE
23 States Sue Trump Administration to Keep CA’s Auto Emission Rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Twenty-three states have sued to stop the Trump administration from revoking California’s authority to set emission standards for cars and trucks. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is leading the lawsuit filed Friday, along with Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Air Resources Board. The Trump administration on Thursday revoked California’s authority…… MORE
Central Valley Students Join Global Climate Change Strike
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Central Valley students join others around the world Friday, protesting what they say is government and business inaction on climate change. Climate activists are taking part in a global general strike in what is expected to be the biggest day of climate demonstrations in the planet’s history. Thousands of…… MORE
Walmart to Stop Selling Electronic Cigarettes at its Stores
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart says it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs following a string illnesses and deaths related to vaping. The nation’s largest retailer said Friday that it will complete its exit from e-cigarettes after selling through current inventory. It cited growing federal, state and local…… MORE
Fresno Supporting Supreme Court DACA Immigration Cases
FRESNO (KMJ) – The City of Fresno will stand up to support DACA immigrants. Fresno city councilmembers voted Thursday 5-1-1 to file a “Friend of the Court” brief in support of three lawsuits to be heard in the US Supreme Court. At issue, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, commonly known as DACA. Councilmember Garry Bredefeld…… MORE
Fresno Council Votes to Regulate Airbnb
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno City Council has moved a step closer to regulating and taxing Airbnbs in the city. By a unanimous vote, 7-0, city councilmembers approved a package of regulations for Airbnb operators in Fresno. Councilmember Garry Bredefeld: “This is just about making sure that any problems that arise in neighborhoods, we deal…… MORE
City of Fresno Declares September 19th as Jeremy “Elvis” Pearce Day
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – September 19 is officially declared Jeremy “Elvis” Pearce Day in the city of Fresno. Local Elvis impersonator and businessman, Jeremy Pearce has been performing his Elvis tribute show since he was eight years old. He owns the last Cadillac Elvis owned. Fresno City Council read the proclamation Thursday…… MORE
Merced 7th Grader Seriously Hurt, Hit by Car While Biking to School
MERCED. CA (KMJ) – A 7th grader in Merced has suffered serious head injuries when he was hit by car, while riding his bike to school. Merced Police said it took place around 8:30 Thursday morning, at the intersection of Paulson and Yosemite Avenues, close to Cruickshank Middle School. Officers say the driver made a…… MORE
Chase Ends With Crash By Radio City, Deputies Find Gun & Meth Inside Suspect Car
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A traffic stop for expired plates turns into car chase, ending by Radio City when the suspect car plows into another. It started about a quarter after 10:00 Thursday morning. Fresno Sheriff Spokesman Tony Botti said a deputy tried to pull over a car with expired registration at Gettysburg…… MORE
