FRESNO (KMJ) – A candidate for Fresno mayor is crying foul over a county proposal to force political candidates to take unpaid leave. Andrew Janz says he may take legal action if the Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopts a rule change that would amend Fresno County’s policies for employee leave while that employee is…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – A former congressman has made it official, he’s running to win his old job back. Former 21st District Representative David Valadao has officially announced his candidacy for congress. The Valley Republican will run against Democrat Congressman TJ Cox, the man who ousted him in 2018. Cox won that election by the thinnest…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Police in Fresno are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver in a deadly hit-and-run. It happened at six thirty in the evening, on August 5th, still broad daylight near North Angus and East Olive in Fresno. 77 year-old husband and father Jimmy Crosswhite was on his motorcycle, he was…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Former San Francisco Giants great Will Clark will be the keynote speaker at the 2020 edition of the Fresno Grizzlies’ annual Hot Stove Gala. The event is back at Chukchansi Park for the first time since 2003. It will take place the evening of Friday, January 31. Clark played only 71 minor…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Police in Fresno have arrested a man they say stabbed a 20 year-old to death over the weekend, now they’re asking for any witnesses to come forward. Detectives arrested 41 year-old Gabriel Vela for the murder of Isaiah Casillas. Police say vela is a bulldog gang member with an extensive criminal history.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Mayor Lee Brand announced, on an interim basis, Deputy Police Chief Andy Hall will succeed outgoing chief Jerry Dyer when he retires in October. The 58 year-old Hall is a graduate of Hoover High School, and he’s been with Fresno PD since he was an 18 year-old cadet. Choking back tears, Hall…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno City Council votes to introduce a new tactic in the ongoing battle against homelessness. By a 4-3 vote, the council approved the “Help Us, Help Fresno” initiative. The item was sponsored by District 6 Councilmember Garry Bredefeld, it was the second time he brought it forward. “We want people to…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is asking the public to reserve judgement on a viral police body-cam video showing a police officer in a physical altercation with a teenager. That teen is now suing the city for excessive force. Back in January, the Fresno PD MAGEC anti-gang team went to an apartment at…… MORE
SAN DIEGO (AP) – The California Supreme Court has ruled San Diego failed to adequately analyze the potential environmental impacts of its marijuana dispensary law. The Union-Tribune reports the decision Monday is expected to limit the discretion of local governments across the state. San Diego declared that the 2014 pot law didn’t require any environmental…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Police say they’re working around the clock to find a murderer in a bizarre attack on a state university campus. Police say 57-year-old Steven Shek Keung chan was stabbed many times before he was found dead inside his car in the California State Fullerton parking lot Monday. they say the attacker targeted…… MORE
