FRESNO (KMJ) – In a result defying conventional wisdom, a candidate for Fresno city council won Tuesday’s special election outright, crushing five opponents. Mike Karbassi will be the new District 2 city councilman, rising to the top of a six-candidate field. With well over 50 percent of the vote going to the small businessman, no…… MORE
Rider Dies In 5th Motorcycle Accident in Fresno County In August
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Coroner’s office has identified the motorcyclist killed Tuesday morning in traffic collision as a man from Parlier. The Sheriff’s Office says 54-year-old Mark Bristol is the fifth motorcyclist to die on Fresno County roadways since August 2nd. He was heading east on Manning when a jeep turned in…… MORE
San Jose Man Arrested in Attempted Murder Case in Madera
MADERA, CA (KMJ) – A San Jose man is arrested in attempted murder case in Madera. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office says a 27-year-old woman was stabbed in her back on August 11. Witnesses in the area reported seeing a man matching the description fleeing on foot. Deputies and a K9 team searched but…… MORE
Flags Fly at Half-Staff Around California in Honor of Fallen CHP Officer
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Flags are flying at half-staff Tuesday around the state in honor of Fallen CHP Officer Andre Moye. The 33-year-old was killed Monday in the line of duty in Riverside County. Flags will remain at half-staff at Kern County Sheriff’s Office until sunset on the date of interment, in honor of…… MORE
Candidate Betting He Loses City Council Election
FRESNO (KMJ) – At least one candidate on Tuesday’s special election ballot is hoping he doesn’t win. Financial advisor Phil Arballo is running against Congressman Devin Nunes for the 2020 election. But voters in Fresno District 2 will be able to vote for him in today’s city council special election, where he made the ballot,…… MORE
Calif. Bill Calls for Banning Body Cam Facial Recognition Technology
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Assembly Bill 1215 is calling for prohibiting law enforcement agencies in the Golden State from using facial recognition technology in their body cameras, after 26 lawmakers were incorrectly identified as criminals, when their photos were compared to a database of mugshots. Among them is Democratic Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, chair of…… MORE
San Jose Mayor: Mandate Liability Insurance for Gun Owners
In the wake of mass shootings around the country, the mayor of one California city wants to require all gun owners to carry liability insurance for their weapons — or pay a fee to help shoulder the public costs of gun violence. San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo proposed the local ordinance on Monday, and if passed by the city…… MORE
Election Day 2019: Fresno City Council Seat Up for Grabs
FRESNO (KMJ) – If you live in northwest Fresno, today is election day. Five candidates are running for a seat on the Fresno City Council, to replace Steve Brandau. County Clerk Brandi Orth says historically, special elections see a lower voter turnout, but her staff is trying to make it easy to have your vote…… MORE
Meet the Fresno District 2 Special Election Candidates
FRESNO (KMJ) – There is a special election Tuesday, August 13th for voters in city council District 2. Here is a look at the choices voters in Northwest Fresno have when selecting their next city councilman. The seat opened up when Steve Brandau won a special election to the County Board of Supervisors earlier this…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Trying to ID 2 Men Caught on Camera Using Stolen Credit Card
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify and arrest two men caught on camera using a stolen credit card. Property crimes detectives believe the suspects were involved in a robbery of a person that resulted in the theft of cash, checks and credit cards. Around 5:00 pm on…… MORE
