FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — There are 17 statewide initiatives on the November ballot. According to a new CalSpeaks survey, 3 of those measures appear to have overwhelming support. Those include legalizing recreational marijuana use, an effort to increase transparency in the legislature, as well as tougher restrictions on the guns and ammunition. Meanwhile, Proposition 62, which would…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds that most headlights on late-model pickup trucks perform poorly. Despite its generally high rating and LEDs, the new Ford F-150 is said to have inadequate lighting. The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is one of the worst when it comes to headlight performance. The…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff joined religious leaders on Tuesday to say “no” to Proposition 64. The measure would legalize regulated use of marijuana – for people over 21 years of age – in the Golden state. The state would impose taxes on sales and cultivation. Those against the measure say even…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — As many as 150 Syrian refugees could be coming to the City of Fresno. That number is a part of the 4.7 million people which the United Nations estimates have left the middle eastern country following the outbreak of Civil War in 2011. That number is greater than the population of Oregon.…… MORE
The election… stressing out Americans. Really. The American Psychological Association found that 52% of Americans are stressed out by this year’s race to the White House. Election stress is bipartisan and not gender specific – affecting both registered Democrats, Republicans, men and women. Doctors found adults who use social media, people ages 71 and older,…… MORE
(KMJ / CBS) – UPDATE: The Sierra County Sheriff’s office said that the boy and his mother, 35-year-old Hannah Ruth Ashley of Guerneville, are both in good health. Details about the circumstances of how they were located by authorities have not been revealed. Earlier story: An Amber Alert has been issued for a Guerneville woman suspected of taking her 7-month-old…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – With Fresno State relieving football coach Tim DeRuyter of his duties on Sunday, offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau was introduced Monday as the interim football coach. Kiesau will lead the team through the final four games of the season. “It is a crazy business,” said Kiesau. “It’s never a fun time when…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a man who confessed to killing a popular raisin farmer near Biola. Jose Canas (above) confessed to being the gunman after farmer George Salwasser Jr. was shot back in May of 2014, when he found a group of people in the middle of the…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno man is arrested on Monday, October 24th for attempting to abduct a four year old girl. Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home on the 3000 block of Cornelia, where a grandmother told them that a man approached her and her granddaughter outside their home. “He had a keychain…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – After he was released of his duties on Sunday by Fresno State, former Fresno State football coach Tim DeRuyter tweeted his thanks to the Red Wave on Monday. In a series of tweets, DeRuyter said, “[My wife] Kara and I were blessed to be here in the Valley & will always…… MORE
