FRESNO (KMJ) — November’s battle for the 22nd Congressional District will have fewer contenders, but will remain split down party lines. The six candidates vying for the job were whittled down to two following Tuesday’s primary election. Republican incumbent Devin Nunes received a 57.9% share, and Democratic challenger Andrew Janz received a 32% share; both…… MORE
MERCED (KMJ) — Illegal fireworks in the Merced and Visalia will be targeted as part of a campaign to snuff out their threat ahead of the 4th of July. With a month to go until Independence Day, officials in Merced announced Monday fines as high as $2,000, as well as the threat of criminal prosecution.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man is dead after an off-duty police officer shot a man outside Orosi, which deputies said started with road rage against other motorists. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office first received reports of someone driving erratically near Anchor and Floral Avenues outside Dinuba, shortly before 8pm Thursday. Witnesses then reported shots fired, and…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — National business leader and former Republican party presidential candidate shared his views on the GOP during a speech in Fresno. Former 2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain headlined the annual Fresno County Republican Party Lincoln Reagan dinner Thursday night. Cain shared his views on the current state of the GOP and of President…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A new online portal to streamline business and building permits in the City of Fresno is now online. FAASTER (which stands for Fresno’s Accelerated Applications System to Track Electronic Reviews) was unveiled to the public Thursday morning inside Fresno City Hall. Mayor Lee Brand described it as a one-stop shop for applications.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The founder and publisher of Hustler Magazine is scheduled to visit Fresno in June. The announcement came after Larry Flynt failed to turn up to the grand opening of Fresno’s Hustler Hollywood store in September, despite initial reports that he was set to make an appearance. “A promise is a promise,” said…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Triple-digit temperatures are in Tuesday’s forecast for the Central Valley, marking their first appearance for 2018. The heat comes as competition between systems is set to bring significant highs and lows ahead. “The high pressure ridge is building in over us, and we’ve got a pretty strong cold front that’s going to…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Mayor of Tulare Carlton Jones said his post on Facebook criticizing the ag industry was taken out of context. A screenshot of his words have been circulating on social media. Jones told KMJ News that the statement, which includes the line “ag strips the natural resources and contaminates our ground water and…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The 18 year old alleged to have threatened a shooting at Central High School’s prom has appeared in Fresno County Superior Court. Facing a felony charge of criminal threats, Edward Hannah entered a not guilty plea Wednesday morning. It is alleged that he posted on social media that anyone attending the Saturday…… MORE
TULARE (KMJ) — Investigators with Tulare County Sheriff’s Office have asked for the public to help figure out who is responsible for a homicide outside Tulare. Woodlake resident Tariq Alsumiri was found dead in an orchard near Oakmore Street and Cartmill Avenue on Friday May 11th. The Sheriff’s Office has established that the 25 year…… MORE
