Suspect In Fatal Visalia Officer Involved Shooting Identified

VISALIA (KMJ) — A suspect is dead after an officer involved shooting in Visalia. Franklin Donald Oden was confirmed deceased by Police Chief Jason Salazar Tuesday evening. The events which led up to his death began early that morning, after Visalia Police responded to an address near Houston Avenue and Ben Maddox Way around 3am.…MORE

Farm Bill Work to Begin in Eight Weeks

  House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway says work on the 2018 Farm Bill will start within the next eight weeks. Speaking during a farm bill listening session in his home state of Texas, Conaway told attendees that he wants to get the next farm bill on the House floor this year, according to the…MORE

Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — An officer-involved shooting occurred Tuesday afternoon in Visalia. Police were conducting a traffic stop near Giddings and Howard, when 39-year-old Franklin Oden ran from the car with a handgun. Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar says Oden fired at least two rounds, prompting one officer to shoot back. No officers were harmed.…MORE

Covered California Announces 2018 Rate Hikes

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Covered California is expecting rates for 2018 to rise by an average of 12.5 percent. Officials say a portion of that increase is due to a one-time tax, under the Affordable Care Act. Despite uncertainty at the federal level, all 11 health companies in the exchange will continue to participate. Aaron Abeytia…MORE

Felony Charges Filed Against Driver In Fatal Bus Crash

MERCED (KMJ) — Charges have now been filed against the driver involved in a fatal bus crash near Livingston. Merced County District Attorney’s office made the announcement Tuesday. The incident on August 2nd 2016 claimed four lives and seriously injured eight passengers. Mario David Vasquez is now facing four felony counts of vehicular manslaughter and…MORE

Poultry Producers Comment on NAFTA

  U.S. poultry producers say the modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement could bring trade improvements. The National Chicken Council and the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council together called NAFTA a “bonanza for American Agriculture.” However, the groups say some trade issues could be improved under the renegotiation effort. The National Chicken…MORE

Search Continues for Missing Fresno Woman

(KMJ) – Fresno police are asking for you help to locate missing 20-year old Lucy Xiong. On Friday, investigators say Xiong left her home and was walking in the area of Olive and First. Police say she was on a phone call with a friend when she suddenly seemed surprised and then the phone call dropped.…MORE