FRESNO (KMJ) — Some of Fresno Fire Department’s most exemplary acts are now being publicly celebrated after an awards and promotional ceremony inside Fresno City Hall. The Medal of Bravery is one of the most prestigious, given to those who “disregard personal safety in an effort to save a life or property”. The Wednesday morning…… MORE
Fresno’s DA May File 3 More Charges Against Alleged Racist Rampage Shooter Kori Muhammad
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp will decide today whether to file three more murder charges against Kori Ali Muhammad. Steve Wright, the Assistant District Attorney says the case against the alleged shooter in last week’s rampage in Downtown Fresno is under review now. 34 year-old Zackary Randalls, 37 year-old Mark Gassett,…… MORE
Fresno’s University High-Ranked 7th Best in California: U.S. News and World Report
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s University High School is ranked the 7th Best High School in California by the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. More than 22-thousand public high schools in 50 states were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare…… MORE
Perdue Off to Work as USDA Secretary
Newly minted Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue ditched his coat and tie, and rolled up his sleeves, getting to work at the Department of Agriculture during an address to USDA employees. Following Senate confirmation Monday, the former Georgia Governor was sworn in Tuesday morning by Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, also from Georgia. Perdue…… MORE
Man Arrested For Orange Cove Murders
ORANGE COVE, CA (KMJ) – A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly committing two murders in Orange Cove. Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Jairo Mancilla for allegedly shooting and killing 27-year-old Alex Esquivel and 24-year-old Javier Lizaola back on March 10th. Detectives say they found the men after two juveniles said they heard gunshots, and…… MORE
New Legal Challenge to CA’s Gun Laws
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Rifle and Pistol Association has filed a lawsuit against the state, challenging the law the bans the sale of semi-automatic rifles equipped with so-called bullet buttons. The state affiliate of the National Rifle Association believes it criminalizes the common possession of firearms by law-abiding citizens. It’s the first of 5…… MORE
Tesla Accused of Suppressing Unionization Effort
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A group of employees at the Tesla factory in Fremont allege that the electric auto giant is illegally suppressing their efforts to unionize. Those workers are complaining to the National Labor Relations Board about excessive mandatory overtime and on-the-job injuries. Telsa has also received criticism for its confidentiality requirement, which some say…… MORE
Fresno Police Search For Drive-by Shooting Suspect
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno police are looking for a Hispanic man they believe is behind a possible gang-related drive-by shooting. The shooting took place Tuesday morning in Central Fresno, just before 8:00a.m., at Effie between Griffith and Sussex, Lt. Mark Hudson says the victim ended up in the hospital. “He made his way to the…… MORE
Judge Blocks Trump Order to Cut off Funds for Sanctuary Cities
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked a Trump administration order to withhold funding from communities that limit cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities. U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued the temporary ruling Tuesday in a lawsuit over the executive order targeting so-called sanctuary cities. The decision will stay in place…… MORE
Extended Service for Fresno Fax Buses
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Starting May 1st, some of the most heavily traveled Fax bus routes will be running until 1am on weekdays – and run more frequently seven days a week. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand says the funding to extend service is coming from the state. “A lot of people in Fresno simply can’t…… MORE
