FRESNO (KMJ) — The break down in negotiations between Fresno County Superior Court and its workers represented by SEIU Local 521 has resulted in a strike. Hundreds of court reporters, court office assistants, judicial assistants, and child custody recommending counselors all took part in the walkout Tuesday morning. “We are asking for a contract that…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno attorney has warned that a planned strike by staff at Fresno County Superior Court could cause operations there to grind to a halt. According to Fresno County Superior Court, the dispute between it and SEIU Local 521 has been ongoing since July 2018. The potential for a strike was announced…… MORE
DAVIS (KMJ/AP) — A 22 year old police officer has died after a man opened fire on her while she was investigating a three-car crash, according to Davis Police. The incident took place Thursday night. The department has not identified the suspect, who was found hours later inside a nearby home with a self-inflicted gunshot…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Detectives with Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have started their investigation into what led to a man in his early 30s being found dead by the side of the road. The discovery on Dower Avenue, south of Herndon Avenue and west of the City of Fresno, came Wednesday around 7.15am. It was initially…… MORE
NEW YORK (KMJ/AP) — Energy supplier PG&E had its stock future sharply critiqued after S&P slashed its rating. The agency cut the key rate five notches from a “BBB-” to “B”, reducing it to so called junk status. The move on Tuesday comes amid concerns that recent wildfires, such as the devastating Camp Fire, will…… MORE
PHILLIPS (KMJ) — Figures from the first snow survey of the year at Phillips Station show a below average snowpack. Officials with the California Department of Water Resources placed it at 80% of average to date, with a snow depth of 25.5 inches. The DWR also revealed that the statewide snow water content stands at…… MORE
MADERA (KMJ) — A nine-year-old girl has been shot in Madera County, and the owner of the home where it happened may be facing criminal charges. The incident on Sunday took place in a home close to Avenue 7 and Road 21. According to Madera County Sheriff’s Office, deputies established that the victim and her…… MORE
MODESTO (KMJ) — A 32 year old man from Mexico has been arrested for the death of Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh. Gustavo Perez Arriaga was taken into custody south of Bakersfield following an intense two-day manhunt. The shooting death took place Wednesday as Officer Singh attempted a traffic stop in the City of Newman.…… MORE
MODESTO (KMJ) — The suspect wanted for the shooting death of Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh was in the United States illegally, according to Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Chris Christianson. In a press conference Thursday morning, Sheriff Christianson also revealed that investigators know the identity of the suspect. “I’m pretty sure some of you have…… MORE
MODESTO (KMJ) — A multi-agency search in Stanislaus County continues after a Newman Police officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Shortly before 1am Wednesday morning, Corporal Ronil Singh responded to Merced Street and Eucalyptus Avenue in Newman. Dispatch heard his call of “shots fired” and fellow officers responded to find him suffering…… MORE
