FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An attempted burglary in northwest Fresno leaves more questions than answers. Around noon on Friday, Fresno Police responded to a report of shots fired, just east of Marks on Barstow. Fresno Police arrived and saw shell casings in the front lawn of a home. Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony…… MORE
Partial Government Shutdown Could Affect Wine Grape Prices
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Wine grape growers are now uncertain, about whether they’ll receive their preliminary report from the USDA. The ongoing partial government shutdown is making the publication date of Feb. 8 for that report less likely, the longer the government is closed. The final crush report is due Mar. 8. Contracts between growers and…… MORE
South Valley Child Molester Faces Life in Prison
EXETER, Calif. (KMJ) — An Exeter man is facing life behind bars for child molestation. 34-year-old Jon Weldon was found guilty Friday of sexually abusing two girls under the age of 10, between 2015 and 2016. Weldon is due to be sentenced next month. He faces up to 105 years-to-life in state prison.… MORE
“Courageous” Davis Police Officer Fatally Shot While Investigating Crash
DAVIS (KMJ/AP) — A 22 year old police officer has died after a man opened fire on her while she was investigating a three-car crash, according to Davis Police. The incident took place Thursday night. The department has not identified the suspect, who was found hours later inside a nearby home with a self-inflicted gunshot…… MORE
2 Flu-Related Deaths Reported in Fresno County
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed two influenza-associated deaths in Fresno County. Health officials said on Friday that it was a man and a woman under the age of 65 who died from influenza-associated illnesses. “The first influenza related deaths have occurred in Fresno County. This…… MORE
Taco Bell Going More Green
Taco Bell recently outlined a series of changes it intends to make in 2019. The goal of the changes is to move the business in an eco-friendlier direction into the future. The food service chain, featuring more than 7,000 restaurants around the nation, says a key part of their promise is to make sure all…… MORE
Visalia Mall Evacuated, Site of Officer Involved Shooting
VISALIA, CA – The Visalia Mall was shut Thursday after shots were fired. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident that led up to an officer-involved shooting at the 2100 block of Mooney Blvd. KMJ contacted the woman, Ruby Ann Alvarado who took the photo. She said that the mall was evacuated,…… MORE
Alleged Bank Robber Captured in Southwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The suspect in Wednesday’s robbery at the Bank of the West Branch in downtown Fresno is now behind bars. 50-year-old Angel Sanchez is accused of passing a note to a teller, demanding money; he claimed he was armed. Sanchez made off with cash. Thursday, he was busted in southwest Fresno, and taken…… MORE
California’s Governor Unveils $209 Billion Dollar Proposed Budget
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his $209-billion dollar Proposed Budget on Thursday in Sacramento. Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2019-20 “California for All” Budget proposal is a “fiscal blueprint that builds a strong financial foundation.” Gov. Newsom’s Budget boosts funding for public schools and healthcare programs, fight’s the state’s homeless epidemic and…… MORE
Trump Claims Right to Declare Emergency
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