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California Couple Gunned Down While On Vacation in Mexico

California Couple Gunned Down While On Vacation in Mexico

MICHOACÁN, Mexico — A California couple was shot and killed Wednesday while on vacation in Michoacán, Mexico, authorities said. The shooting happened in the municipality of Angamacutiro, located in the northern part of the state. Authorities said the victims – 50-year-old Gloria Ambriz and 53-year-old Rafael Cardona – were shot while they were sitting inside…MORE

Carport Fire Threatens Central Fresno Apartment, Displaces 3 Residents

Carport Fire Threatens Central Fresno Apartment, Displaces 3 Residents

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Firefighters are cleaning up after a fire broke out near an apartment in central Fresno. Fire crews were called out to Clinton and Warren avenues, near West Avenue, around 4:30 a.m. Friday. Officials say the flames were first spotted in the carport area, off the alley, south of the apartments. The…MORE

Fresno Will Not Ask About Citizenship Status Of Street Vendors Who Report Wage Theft

Fresno Will Not Ask About Citizenship Status Of Street Vendors Who Report Wage Theft

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Wage theft is a growing problem statewide. It can take many forms, from requiring workers to clock out without overtime pay to falsifying timesheets. Here locally, street vendors are disproportionately targeted by the crime as many of them are undocumented and fearful to speak up. “Folks were threatening not to pay…MORE

3 Men Wanted In Connection To Southwest Fresno Shooting That Killed Woman

3 Men Wanted In Connection To Southwest Fresno Shooting That Killed Woman

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Police are searching for three men responsible for firing over 40 shots into a southwest Fresno home that killed a woman. The shooting happened just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday near East Samson and South Lee avenues. When officers arrived, they found 32-year-old Markazsa Perry in the backyard of a…MORE

3 Men Wanted in Connection to SW Fresno Shooting That Killed Woman

3 Men Wanted in Connection to SW Fresno Shooting That Killed Woman

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno Police are searching for three men responsible for firing over 40 shots into a southwest Fresno home that killed a woman. The shooting happened just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday near East Samson and South Lee avenues. When officers arrived, they found 31-year-old Markazsa Perry in the backyard of a home,…MORE

Former Farmersville Police Sergeant Faces Embezzlement Charges

Former Farmersville Police Sergeant Faces Embezzlement Charges

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A former Farmersville police sergeant is out on bail as he faces charges of embezzlement and grand theft. The Tulare County district attorney is accusing 51-year-old Rafael Vasquez of taking $35,000 from the Farmersville police department’s explorer program and the police officer’s association. The district attorney says Vasquez was an…MORE

Rep. Kiley Attempts to Halt Federal Funding of HSR

Rep. Kiley Attempts to Halt Federal Funding of HSR

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) announced plans this week he intends to introduce a bill to eliminate federal funding for the troubled California High-Speed Rail project citing it’s $100 Billion funding gap. The Department of Government Efficiency recently highlighted the project’s substantial delays and cost overruns, along with the $6.8 billion in federal…MORE

Fresno Man Sentenced for Shooting, Killing Friend After “Playing” With Gun

Fresno Man Sentenced for Shooting, Killing Friend After “Playing” With Gun

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A mother’s heartbreak filled a Fresno County courtroom Wednesday as she addressed the judge and called for justice for her son. “The loss of my son has left me with an unbearable void in my life. The pain and grief I feel are overwhelming. Jason was a kind, humble, good-hearted individual,”…MORE