FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Trump Campaign and the Republican Party became the latest to file a lawsuit on Tuesday, challenging California’s new law requiring that presidential candidates release 5 years of tax returns, at least 98 days prior to the primary election. The lawsuits argue that the law violates the U.S. Constitution, by…… MORE
Tulare Police Arrest Boy After FBI Notifies Them of Video Threatening School Violence
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ)- Tulare Police have arrested a boy after they were notified of a threatening video of him on social media. On Sunday, Aug. 4, Tulare Police were contacted by the FBI that there was a “Snapchat” video that allegedly showed him holding what appeared to be a high powered scoped rifle…… MORE
Becerra Says Ammo Check Law Blocked 100 Sales in First Month
FRESNO (KMJ) – State officials say the new ammunition background check law stopped more than 100 people from buying bullets in its first month. Attorney General Xavier Becerra released the early results of the ammo law. It took effect July 1. Gov. Gavin Newsom says the federal government should follow California’s lead in requiring background…… MORE
So-Cal Millionaire Caught 4 Years After His Wife’s Murder
A California millionaire has been apprehended after spending more than four years on the run as a suspect in his wife’s death, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Patrick Chadwick, 54, is accused of killing his wife Quee Choo “Q.C.” Chadwick in 2012 at their home in Newport Beach after a dispute about…… MORE
‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws: What Do They Actually Do?
In the aftermath of this weekend’s mass shootings that killed at least 31 people, attention turned to what could be done to prevent something like this from happening again. Among the solutions floated by President Donald Trump: red flag gun laws. “We must make sure that those judged to pose a grave risk to public safety do…… MORE
It’s beautiful!” Exclaims Cal Fire Captain Nick Reeder About New House From HGTV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – “It’s beautiful!” exclaimed Cal Fire Captain Nick Reeder. “This is what we need!” He was emotional, as he relayed his gratitude for the brand new house that the HGTV Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team constructed for his family in just 96 hours. KMJ’S Liz Kern has been covering the…… MORE
Brand Uses Veto; says Council ‘Pushing the Envelope’
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno’s mayor used his veto pen Monday. Lee Brand issued the third veto of his term, saying ‘no’ to an amendment to the “Transparency in City Government Act.” It was the council’s attempt to prohibit retroactive raises after an employee has given notice to quit. “Its roughly 100-plus employees affected by this,”…… MORE
Lawsuit Filed Over CA’s Attempt to Force Release of President Trump’s Tax Returns
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Four California voters are going to court, in an effort to block a new state law that’s aimed at forcing President Donald Trump, to release his personal income tax returns. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law last week, requiring that presidential candidates file five years of their income tax returns…… MORE
Raiders Practice Facility Taking Shape in Nevada
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) – With a stadium for the relocated NFL Raiders about halfway complete just off the Las Vegas Strip, a team headquarters and practice facility is taking shape in suburban Henderson. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the $75 million campus includes a structure enclosing an artificial turf football field, a three-story office building…… MORE
Man Trashes Life Savings; Found at Recycling Facility
EUREKA, Calif. (AP) – A man who accidentally tossed $23,000 into the recycling bin reunited with his life savings Saturday after a worker at a recycling facility in Northern California spotted a shoebox stuffed with money. When the man from Ashland, Oregon, realized his mistake on Thursday, the recycling bin had already been emptied into…… MORE
