FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has given the green light to allow $1.2 million of improvements to Downtown’s Chukchansi Park. The collective decision was made Thursday morning. The money will be coming from the stadium’s capital reserve fund and is destined for non-structural work. “So the first step is to extend the safety netting…… MORE
President Trump Considering Trade Protection Measures Against China
The Trump administration is mulling trade protections against Chinese investments in the United States and a broad range of tariffs. The consideration is seen as a punishment by the administration to Beijing for its alleged theft of intellectual property. An announcement by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office investigation into China’s intellectual property practices is…… MORE
Ribbon Cutting For Fresno PD’s New Northwest Station
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A ribbon cutting took place Wednesday for the Fresno Police Department’s new Northwest station on Shaw. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand was joined at the ribbon cutting ceremony by City Manager Wilma Quan Schecter, Police Chief Jerry Dyer, Council President Esmeralda Soria, Council Members Luis Chavez, Steve Brandau, Paul Capriolo and…… MORE
AG Sessions Sues California – Governor Brown Says It’s “Dividing America”
SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the State of California alleging that three pieces of legislation interfere with federal law enforcement efforts. The paperwork was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California on Tuesday. According to the DOJ, Senate Bill 54 restricts state and…… MORE
Motorcyclist Arrested After Leading Fresno Police On High Speed Chase Through 2 Counties
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man was arrested after he led Fresno police on a high-speed pursuit through two counties. It started Wednesday morning in Fresno near Belmont and Broadway, when an officer pulled the man over for speeding and failing to yield in downtown Fresno. Police say he took off onto…… MORE
Selma Police Investigating Attempted Abduction Of Female Student
FRESNO, CA. (KMJ) – The Selma Police Department and the Selma Unified School District is investigating an attempted abduction of a female student. The school district sent out a notice to parents about the incident saying it happened Tuesday morning before school. The notice stated a man approached a female student and tried to force…… MORE
Gang Members Busted With Contraband At University Inn
FRESNO, CA (KMJ)- Gang members are busted with contraband across from Fresno State. Detectives from Fresno PD’s Magec Gang Unit saw the vehicle at the University Inn on Shaw. “They contacted four people inside of a car parked in a handicapped stall.They found out it was four gang members in possession of a handgun…… MORE
Fresno PD Searches For A Killer In Chatman Murder
FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are asking for help finding the person who gunned down a 20 year-old outside of a church. The shooting took place back on February 10th, just outside the Pilgrim Church of God in Christ –on Lee near Geary. It just after 10:00 am that Zurich Chatman was shot…… MORE
Fresno State Says Around 15,000 People Impacted In Data Leak
FRESNO (KMJ) — Approximately 15,000 people associated with Fresno State are being warned to keep a close eye on their credit reports, after a hard drive containing sensitive information was stolen from campus. Officials released a statement Tuesday revealing that former student athletes, sports-camp attendees, and Athletic Corporation employees, are all affected. The external hard…… MORE
Man Dies After Early Morning Stabbing In Selma
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man has died after he was stabbed in Selma. Police say it happened Tuesday just after 5:30 a.m. in the area of Tulare and McCall Avenue in Selma. McCall Avenue was blocked off while police investigated. Police say the man was taken to CMRC where he died from his injuries.…… MORE
