(KMJ) – Republican Gubernatorial candidate John Cox will make a campaign stop in the Central Valley Wednesday. His campaign says the businessman will host a news conference to discuss California’s water and unaffordibility crises at the Friant-Kern Canal in Sanger. Here are the specific details: Where: Friant-Kern Canal, located at 22300 E. Kings Canyon Road, Sanger, CA…… MORE
Charges Filed in Tower District Tattoo Shop Murders
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Charges have just been filed against the man accused in the Tower District tattoo shop murders. The Fresno County DA’s Office says 27-year-old Cruz Hinojosa has been charged for the Saturday night killings — which claimed the lives of Pisa Xayapheth and Jesse Hernandez — as well as the attempted murder of…… MORE
5 People Killed, Including 2 Children, in Deadly Big Rig Accidents On I-5
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Five people were killed, including two Children, in deadly accidents on I-5. Just after 2:00a.m. a man and two girls were killed in a crash near Los Banos Tuesday morning on Interstate 5 at Taglio Road.. Original reports incorrectly stated the the driver killed was a female. According to the California…… MORE
A Woman Nearly Drowns In Kings River – Beachgoers, Reedley Police Officers Save Her
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – On Monday, July 16t, the Reedley Police Department got a 911 call of a possible drowning on the Kings River. Upon arrival, officers found that a 61 year-old woman had been pulled from the river in the area of Reedley Beach and was not breathing. Officers began CPR until she had…… MORE
$2 Billion Available in 2017 Disaster Funds
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says agricultural producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017 now may apply for assistance to help recover and rebuild their farming operations. The program, known as the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program, or 2017 WHIP, was authorized by Congress earlier this year by the Bipartisan Budget Act of…… MORE
Community Meeting Planned To Discuss Ferguson Fire
(KMJ) – Cal Fire, The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Forest Service will hold a community meeting Tuesday Night to discuss the battle against the Ferguson Fire. Here are the details: FERGUSON FIRE COMMUNITY MEETING WHAT: The Unified Commanders, CAL FIRE, US Forest Service and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting a…… MORE
Valley Heat Prompts Fresno to Open Cooling Centers
(KMJ) – With Tuesday temperatures forecast to hit 105 degrees or hotter, the City of Fresno says it will open its cooling centers to provide relief from the heat. At noon, the City will activate the following four Cooling Centers and will remain open until 8:00 p.m: Ted C. Wills Community Center — 770 N. San Pablo Frank H.…… MORE
Employee Accused In Weekend Double Murder At Tattoo Shop In Fresno’s Tower District
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A suspect sought in a weekend double murder in Fresno’s Tower District turns himself in to police on the Central Coast. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer held a press conference Monday, saying the deadly shooting at Fresh Ink Tattoo on 564 E. Olive was an isolated incident. 27-year-old Cruz Hinojosa was…… MORE
Procession Held For Fallen Cal Fire Fighter
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The body of Cal-Fire’S HFEO Braden Varney, killed Saturday fighting the Ferguson Fire, has been recovered. Mariposa – Cal Fire had the assistance of California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 5 to make the recovery of the CAL FIRE Heavy Fire Equipment Operator (HFEO). The next phase was the escort…… MORE
Some Republicans in Congress sharply criticize Trump’s comments on Putin
(CNN) – After President Donald Trump’s stunning news conference Monday next to Russian President Vladimir Putin, members of Congress — including some within his own party — were quick to rebuke Trump’s performance on the world stage and Trump’s refusal to call Putin out for interfering in the US election. Republican Sen. Ben Sasse, a…… MORE
