President Donald Trump’s “unlawful military presence” in Los Angeles, where earlier this month he ordered thousands of California National Guard troops and 700 active-duty U.S. Marines to report as anti-immigration protests raged, is affecting the state’s counter-narcotics efforts, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday. “His unnecessary takeover is actively making Americans less safe,” the Democrat…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has died after she was struck by a car in Fresno County. The California Highway Patrol responded to Shields and De Wolf avenues, just east of the city of Fresno, just before 9:45 p.m. Monday night. When officers arrived, they found a woman lying in the road. Despite…… MORE
The U.S. Department of Education says that California violated Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete against females. Federal officials are giving California’s Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation 10 days to change their practices, or risk legal action from the U.S. Department of Justice. Title IX of the Education Amendments of…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The teenage girl accused of being the getaway driver in the shooting death of 18-year-old Caleb Quick remains in custody for now. That’s as her attorney, Jeff Hammerschmidt, continues to push back against the murder charge she faces. KMJ is not naming the suspect because of her age. The 16-year-old…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. — A Riverside County man was sentenced Monday in a Fresno courtroom to over 11 years in prison for possessing more than 5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 1 kilogram heroin – with intent to distribute. Jose Perez, 42, was pulled over by law enforcement officers while driving north on I-5 in Fresno County.…… MORE
HURON, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Andrew Leon appeared calm in court Monday, occasionally taking notes as witnesses recalled the night he shot and killed 37-year-old April Diaz. “While standing in front of the Huron police department I heard multiple gunshots nearby,” former Huron Police Officer Brandon Bottoms described from that night. “Approximately ten to fifteen.” That…… MORE
TULARE COUNTY, CA – (KMJ) – Tulare County Public Health has confirmed a human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a county resident, which has resulted in the death of an adult male. Public health officials are urging all residents to take preventive measures against mosquito bites, as mosquito samples testing positive for West…… MORE
MADERA, CA (KMJ) Madera County Sheriff’s Deputies responded recently to a family disturbance on the 22000 block of Avenue 12. There, deputies attempted to detain 40-year-old Andrew Biscay for outstanding warrants related to vandalism and impersonating a peace officer. Biscay resisted arrest but was safely taken into custody after a brief struggle, according to law…… MORE
KMJ hosts sound off on the recent attacks between Israel and Iran as well as Pres. Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities.… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in southwest Fresno. The shooting happened just after 2 a.m. Friday at an apartment complex on Plumas near Walnut avenues. Police responded to a three-round shotspotter call in the area. Officers arrived to find the victim, Julian Garcia, shot in the…… MORE
