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
California Sues EPA Over Chlorpyrifos
An Agri-Pulse report says that six states, including California, have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. The suit alleges that the EPA’s decision to allow continued use of Chlorpyrifos didn’t ensure that infants and children were protected. “Chlorpyrifos causes significant harm to our children, farmworkers, and vulnerable communities,” says California Governor Gavin…… MORE
Grizzlies Mourn Passing of Team Founder John Carbray
(KMJ) – The Fresno Grizzlies announce the passing of the club’s founder, John Carbray. The 80-year old spearheaded the efforts to bring Triple-A baseball to the city. And he saw that dream become a reality when the Grizzlies began play in 1998. Carbray then managed day-to-day operations for the franchise’s first five years. In 2002,…… MORE
DMV Audit Finds People Are Confused by ‘Motor Voter” Program
FRESNO (KMJ) – Late Friday afternoon investigators released their findings, after a look at the DMV’s Motor Voter program, and there are a number of issues. Auditors investigated California’s Motor Voter, the program where people are automatically registered to vote when they visit the Department of Motor Vehicles. They found that the program is confusing,…… MORE
“No Recess For Safety” As Central Valley Students Head Back To Class
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – August is back to school month, and the time to slow down in school zones. The Fresno Police Department is reminding the public to be especially cautious while traveling in school zones. The operation “No Recess for Safety” begins on Monday, August 12, 2019. Uniformed traffic officers and school resource…… MORE
