FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An Atwater man is charged with sexual exploitation of children through apps. A federal grand jury returned a 3-count indictment Thursday against 26 year-old Nikko Adolfo Perez. According to court documents, Perez used the Instagram screen name captainamerica272018 on Instagram, Omegle, Kik, and other apps. He victimized two boys, ages 8…… MORE
U.S. & India Closing In On Trade Agreement
India and the United States are currently in negotiations on a trade package. Reuters says Washington and New Delhi are looking to remove some long-standing disagreements between the two countries that would strengthen ties. Initial reports say it looks like Indian farmers and U.S. medical device manufacturers could be some of the early winners…… MORE
California DMV Customers Affected By Outage Due to “Router Issue”
[Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Department of Motor Vehicle customers were affected by a system outage Thursday morning.. More than 60 offices were affected up and down the state. The problem was fixed around 11:00 Thursday morning The DMV says the cause of this latest problem was a quote “router issue,”…… MORE
Police: Lion Bites Suspect’s Big Toe After Climbing Into Enclosure
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man is facing trespassing charges after police said he broke into Fresno Chaffee Zoo and was bitten by a lion. Officers were called to the site around 11pm Wednesday after site security allegedly caught the suspect climbing the side of the enclosure. The man was identified as 38 year old Julio…… MORE
China Sets More Tariffs on U.S. Ag Imports
China says it will hit back against President Donald Trump with retaliatory duties of five or 10 percent against another $60 billion worth of American products. The response comes after Trump issued the largest number of tariffs yet in an escalating trade dispute. Politico says China is scheduled to implement their plan on Monday…… MORE
High-Risk Sex Offender Arrested by Madera Police After Exposing Himself to 2 Young Girls
[Photo: CA DOJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — A high-risk sex offender is arrested by Madera Police after he exposed himself to two young girls. 48 year old Richard Cuellar already has a history of offense for annoying or molesting a child under 18 years of age, according to the State of California Department of Justice…… MORE
Fresno’s Immigrant Integration Ranks High On National Survey
FRESNO (KMJ) — A national analysis of city policy and socioeconomic factors has placed Fresno at number 35 of the country’s 100 largest cities, with specific praise going to government inclusivity. The National American Economy survey considered areas such as whether or not immigrants have access to legal support, how many are homeowners, and individual…… MORE
Police Prepare For 10K With a Cop In Modesto
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Police in Modesto will be running for a cause. On September 22, 2018, Shackleford Elementary School in Modesto will host the first 10K With A Cop Mile Run. 10K With a Cop is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help build a relationship between law enforcement and the community, teach…… MORE
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
California is getting $22.6 million from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which is the most in the country. According to California agriculture officials, the program provides grants to state departments of agriculture to fund projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery…… MORE
House Intelligence Committee’s Devin Nunes Speaks with KMJ About Releasing Documents in Trump Russia Probe
[Photo: Reuters] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes, speaks with KMJ about releasing documents in the Trump Russia probe in the next coming weeks. The Justice Department says it’s working with the director of national intelligence to comply with President Trump’s order declassifying documents in the Russia investigation.…… MORE
