(KMJ) – Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says his department responded to four separate shootings late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. And three of those incidents happened less than 30 minutes apart. The most deadly of the shootings happened just before 2:30 a.m. Sunday near Ashlan and Fruit in Central Fresno. There, five people…… MORE
Fresno State’s Coach Tedford Names Reyna As Bulldogs’ Starter
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State head football coach Jeff Tedford announced on Friday that he has informed the team senior Jorge Reyna will be the starting quarterback for the Bulldogs in 2019. “It’s important going into the summer to have leadership at that position,” Tedford said. “Jorge had a really great spring. He has…… MORE
Kings County Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots & Kills Suspect Pulling Out Gun
UPDATE: The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office saying Friday that the suspect had been considered armed and dangerous, and was wanted by their AG Task Force for vehicle theft in Riverdale and two commercial burglaries in Coalinga and Laton. FCSO FLYER: On Sunday, April 7, 2019, during the early morning hours, a theft of a 2003…… MORE
Congress to Return with Push for USMCA
Lawmakers return to Washington next week with a renewed industry push to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Following the International Trade Commission Report, few steps remain to reach implementation. Vice President Mike Pence touted the deal during a stop in Michigan this week, and a road tour from Farmers for Free Trade is crossing the…… MORE
DNA Testing Helps Identify Remains Found in Huron
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says DNA testing has confirmed the identity of a body found in a burned out vehicle in an orchard in Huron. Deputies say the body of 62-year old Enrique Duran of Avenal was discovered inside a charred car near Palmer and El Dorado back on February…… MORE
Report Blasts CA’s Medical Treatment for Prison Inmates
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California Inspector General’s Office says a flagship prison medical facility built to improve the state’s substandard care, is itself providing poor treatment. A newly-released report gives an “inadequate” rating to the correctional health care facility in Stockton. The state spent $820 million to build the 6-year-old facility, which holds nearly 3,000 inmates,…… MORE
Measles Cases Up In California, Spread By Overseas Travel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – State health officials say the number of measles cases is up in California this year and much of the increase is linked to overseas travel. Dr. Karen Smith, director of the California Department of Public Health, says the state recorded 38 measles cases as of Thursday, versus 11 around the same…… MORE
2 Killed in Madera Co. Plane Crash
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Madera county sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fatal plane crash. A single-engine plane was confirmed to have crashed in an empty field Thursday afternoon, in the area of Avenue 17 and Road 23. Two occupants were declared dead. Their names are being withheld, pending notification of next of kin.… MORE
South Valley Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Placed on Leave
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Catholic Diocese of Fresno has placed a popular south valley priest on paid leave. An allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor has been made against Monsignor Craig Harrison, who’s the pastor of Saint Francis in Bakersfield. The diocese says it has reported the matter to the Firebaugh Police Department. Harrison…… MORE
U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume Next Week
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will travel to China to meet with trade officials along with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. China is also expected to return to the U.S. for negotiations on May 8th. Next week’s discussions will cover intellectual property, forced technology transfer, non-tariff barriers, agriculture, services, purchases, and enforcement, according to a…… MORE
