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Survey Examines Link Between Cars and Politics

Survey Examines Link Between Cars and Politics

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Examining the characteristics of drivers, based on their political beliefs. That’s the purpose of the 2016 Election and Cars Survey, conducted by swapalease.com. When it comes to the car that best matches their personality, Democrats chose Tesla. Republicans, on the other hand, picked the Corvette. As for which cars their presidential candidate…MORE

Family of FSO Sgt. Killed in Accidental Shooting Releases Statement

Family of FSO Sgt. Killed in Accidental Shooting Releases Statement

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The family of Sgt. Rod Lucas, The Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant killed when a colleague’s gun accidentally went off, has released a statement thanking the community for its support. “I’m so thankful for all the prayers and support we have received from the community. I am humbled and blessed. I want…MORE

‘Helping Hams’ Campaign To Feed The Hungry Has Begun

‘Helping Hams’ Campaign To Feed The Hungry Has Begun

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State’s ‘Helping Hams’ campaign is now on. The effort, which is now in its fourth year, is to raise money to buy enough seasonal student-produced hams for those in need. “This year our goal is 230 hams, right around $7000”, explains dean for Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and…MORE

Don’t Take Your Mail-In Election Ballot to the Post Office!

Don’t Take Your Mail-In Election Ballot to the Post Office!

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – If you have yet to drop off your mail-in ballot for the election, don’t drop it off at the post office!  That’s the advice given by the Fresno County Registrar of Voters.  Instead, once your selections are made for the candidates or propositions of your choosing, take it to a polling…MORE

Fresno Co. Republicans And Democrats Both Confident About Election

Fresno Co. Republicans And Democrats Both Confident About Election

FRESNO (KMJ) — Monday November 7th marks the final day before the nation goes to the polls. Here in the Central Valley, both sides are sure their team is going to succeed. “Well I think Hillary Clinton is doing extremely well”, says Chair of Fresno County Democratic Party Michael Evans. “We’ve seen these polls go…MORE

FSO Deputy Accidentally Shoots Self

FSO Deputy Accidentally Shoots Self

UPDATE: The FSO deputy has been released from the hospital. FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy is at CRMC after he accidentally shot himself on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred while the deputy was on duty – near a warehouse near Church and Gearhart avenues in southeast Fresno.  FSO says the deputy…MORE

Ceremony Honors all Veterans At Fresno City College

Ceremony Honors all Veterans At Fresno City College

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –  The annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring all U.S. Veterans, and giving special tribute to the Wounded Warriors, was presented by Fresno City College on Friday, November 4th. The ceremony was held in front of the Veterans Peace Memorial located in the Free Speech Area. This year’s keynote speaker was Mr. Jeremiah…MORE

Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts 2016 Class

Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts 2016 Class

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Several of Fresno’s best athletes and coaches were enshrined in the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday night. Ron Adams (men’s basketball), Billy Volek (football), Bill Glasson (golf), Paul Schecter (athletic training), Yvette Roberts (women’s basketball), and the 1968 Hoover high baseball team were inducted. The Fresno Athletic Hall of…MORE

Hepatitis A Fears Linked To Contaminated Strawberries In Tulare County

Hepatitis A Fears Linked To Contaminated Strawberries In Tulare County

VISALIA (KMJ) — Anyone who ate strawberries at either of two Tulare County eateries in the last two weeks may have been exposed to the Hepatitis A virus. The recall at Apple Annies in Tulare and Sanad Freeze in Earlimart, is part of a nationwide effort by the FDA. “We’ve found two restaurants that had…MORE

28 Arrested in Multi-Agency Operation Slide Lock

28 Arrested in Multi-Agency Operation Slide Lock

FRESNO, CA ( KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is calling Operation Slide Lock one of their largest multi-agency operations. 28 people were arrested on federal and state charges for drug trafficking and dealing in illegal firearms. Operation Slide Lock was the culmination of a year-long investigation ending in what Fresno police called the fourth and…MORE