China warns the escalating trade war will result in financial market chaos. China has already announced the stoppage of purchases of U.S. agricultural products after Trump planned to enact additional tariffs of 10 percent next month. China also devalued its currency, leading the Trump administration to classify China as a currency manipulator. In a…… MORE
Felony Charges Filed in Deadly Wrong-Way DUI Crash in Strathmore
TULARE CO. (KMJ) – Felony charges are filed against a woman accused of driving drunk near Strathmore on Sunday, killing four people on motorcycles. Jazmin Paramo was arraigned Tuesday afternoon in Department 16 of the Tulare County Superior Court, South County Justice Center in Porterville. Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward filed criminal charges…… MORE
.32 Caliber Handgun Discovered By Teacher in Student’s Backpack Says Fresno PD
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Fresno Police are investigating after they say a teacher found a gun in a student’s backpack. Lt. Mark Hudson says the teacher discovered the weapon after she broke up a fight between a group of boys around 11:00 am Tuesday morning outside of Phillip V. Sanchez Charter School on Kings…… MORE
Another Legal Challenge to CA’s Presidential Tax Return Law
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
