FRESNO, CA (KMJ) First year California Assemblyman David Tangipa (R-Fresno) is slamming AB1333. It’s a bill that would ban residents from using lethal force to defend their home from criminals. He joined guest host Diane Pearce to discuss the controversial legislation. Philip Teresi and E. Curtis Johnson also took on the legislation on The Afternoon…… MORE
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Republican farmer and businessman, Stan Ellis, is declaring victory in the special election for State Assembly District 32, which spans parts of Tulare and Kern counties. Early numbers from the Secretary of State show Ellis is in the lead with more than 63 percent. Democratic educator, Chris Cruz-Boone, follows behind at…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Marjaree Mason Center will be holding its grand opening and ceremonial ribbon-cutting to commemorate the transition of all nonresidential services into its new Isnardi Foundation Building, serving survivors of domestic violence in Fresno County. In December 2022, the Marjaree Mason Center purchased a 5.5-acre property in Fresno with an existing…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two Fresno County employees are being recognized for taking action to save the life of a co-worker. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on Tuesday in honor of Human Resources employees, Elizabeth Vecchio and David McCurry. The two were also given a County of Fresno medal of honor.…… MORE
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One of the two teenagers hit by a vehicle in Sanger Tuesday night has died from their injuries. Police have revealed that the victims were a boy and a girl who were both 17. Sanger Unified released a statement confirming that the victims were students. Counseling and other resources will be…… MORE
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has died following a crash in Madera County early Tuesday morning. The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before 5 am on Road 9 and Avenue 25, just west of Chowchilla. Officers say a woman was driving a Nissan Altima south on Road 9 when she…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new affordable housing apartment building opened in east central Fresno as part of an emerging walkable community that will eventually offer shopping and dining options. Sarah’s Court apartments at Fancher Creek is now open. City leaders touted it as a groundbreaking move in the fight for more affordable housing in Fresno. “Today,…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton on his program Tuesday to discuss his run for California Governor. Sheriff Bianco bio: https://biancoforgovernor.com/meet-chad/… MORE
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — People in Tulare and Kern Counties will be heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the District 32 special primary election. Republican Vince Fong vacated the seat that covers parts of Tulare and Kern Counties last year. That’s after he won a congressional election to replace ousted House Speaker…… MORE
COARSEGOLD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s the end of an era for the Yosemite Drug store in Coarsegold. “It breaks my heart, it breaks my heart because I know how much these people need us,” said store clerk Connie Schock. The only local independent pharmacy in the rural town is now closing its doors. Shock says…… MORE
