MADERA (KMJ) — The search is on for a pair of suspects who are alleged to have stabbed a man in the leg during an armed robbery. Madera County Sheriff’s Office first responded to a home near Club Drive and Road 26 at around 1.30am Friday. Deputies were told by two men that they were…… MORE
Ford Recalls 350,000 Trucks & SUVs
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Ford is recalling around 350,000 pickups and SUVs due to transmission issues. The recall covers the 2018 F-150 truck and Expedition large SUV, with 10-speed automatic transmissions, as well as the 2018 F-650 and F-750 trucks, that have 6-speed transmissions. Ford says a clip to lock the gear shift cable could come…… MORE
Trump Threatens New Wave of Steep Tariffs on China
[van id=”politics/2018/04/06/trump-on-tariffs-trade-war-sot-nd.cnn”] (CNN) – President Donald Trump’s decision to crack down on Chinese trade practices may seem a world away from the rural roads of Martin County, Minnesota, the self-proclaimed “Bacon Capitol of the USA.” But as the President and Republicans prepare to protect their majorities in the House and Senate in November, China’s tit-for-tat…… MORE
Yosemite National Park Expects Significant Impacts from Incoming Storm
[Photo: YNP] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Yosemite National Park Expects Significant Impacts from Incoming Storm Yosemite Valley to close to visitors on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm Yosemite National Park expects significant impacts from a storm coming in from the Pacific and Yosemite Valley will be closed to park visitors on Friday, April…… MORE
Fresno State Hires Justin Hutson As Men’s Head Basketball Coach
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Valley native Justin Hutson has been hired as the new men’s head basketball coach at Fresno State. Currently, he is the associate Head Coach at San Diego State. Hutson replaces Rodney Terry with the Bulldogs after Terry left to coach the UTEP Miners. Hutson grew up in Bakersfield, and played at Bakersfield,…… MORE
South Valley Gang Member Sentenced 40 Years-To-Life For Murder
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A South Valley gang member is sentenced 40 years-to-life in prison for murder. Sentencing took place on Wednesday, April 4th, 2018, in Tulare County Superior Court. 27-year-old Frankie Hernandez of Tulare had been found guilty of 2nd degree murder with special allegations of using a gun and committing the murder…… MORE
Changing Lethal Force Law Will Make Things Worse, Warn Valley Sheriffs
FRESNO (KMJ/AP) — A proposal by California lawmakers to restrict law enforcement’s use of lethal force, is being branded unrealistic by a pair of Central Valley Sheriffs. The suggestion was put forward on Tuesday in the wake of the killing of 22 year old unarmed man Stephon Clark. He was shot by officers with Sacramento…… MORE
5.3 Earthquake Strikes Offshore Los Angeles
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 5.3 earthquake struck Thursday afternoon just offshore of Los Angeles. The US Geological Service says the quake hit before 1:00 p.m., located southwest of Channel Island Beach, 41 miles offshore beyond Santa Cruz island, and 10 miles deep. Light shaking could be felt as far as Oxnard with moderate shaking on…… MORE
Migrant ‘Caravan’ Continues Trek through Mexico
[van id=”world/2018/04/05/migrant-caravan-mexico-santiago-lkv.cnn”] (CNN) – President Trump says he’s sending the military to help guard the border until his long-promised wall is built. Key details about the President’s plans to deploy National Guard troops have yet to be announced — including how many troops he’s requesting, where they’ll go, how long they’ll be there, exactly what…… MORE
A Body Discovered By Highway 165 In Hilmar
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A body is discovered Wednesday by a highway in Merced County An investigation is underway after the body of a man appearing to be in his late 20’s was found on the side of Highway 165 near Williams Avenue in Hilmar. According to the Merced County Sheriff’s Deputy Daryl…… MORE
