Yearly Archives: 2015

Arnold Replaces Trump on Celebrity Apprentice

Arnold Replaces Trump on Celebrity Apprentice

(KMJ)   Arnold is back. NBC announced Monday that Arnold Schwarzenegger will be the new host of Celebrity Apprentice, replacing GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump. The former California Governor issued the following statement: “I have always been a huge fan of The Celebrity Apprentice and the way it showcases the challenges and triumphs of business and teamwork,” Schwarzenegger said…MORE

Concerns for Valley Nut Growers

Some California pistachio orchards may come up way short this year. The results of a lack of chilling hours for the pistachio trees last winter are now starting to surface during harvesting. The crop could be down by as much as 70% for some growers. Richard Matoian of the American Pistachio growers told KMJ earlier…MORE

Right To Die Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

Right To Die Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

(KMJ) – California lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a bill that would allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives. The measure faces an uncertain future with Gov. Jerry Brown, a former Jesuit seminarian who has not said whether he will sign it. Senators approved the bill on a 23-14 vote after an…MORE

New Rough Fire Evacuation Warnings

New Rough Fire Evacuation Warnings

(KMJ) – New evacuation warnings have been issued as the Rough Fire moves away from the Giant Sequoias. Fire crews say the flames did burn through the Grant Grove area but not much damage was done. and the General Grant tree was spared. The Rough Rire now covers more than 135-thousand acres. And, as of…MORE

Ole Miss Rebels Crush Bulldogs 73-21

OXFORD, Miss. — Chad Kelly’s brilliant passing performance provided evidence that Mississippi’s quarterback race has ended. Now the junior has the Rebels’ offense on quite a roll heading into next week’s Southeastern Conference showdown with Alabama. Kelly threw for 346 yards and four touchdowns, including three of them to Quincy Adeboyejo, to lead No. 17…MORE

Stockton Developer Found Dead in Street

Stockton Developer Found Dead in Street

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) – Police are investigating a homicide after a Stockton real estate developer was found dead on a darkened street. The Stockton Record reports that Ten Space Developers Chief Brand Officer Ted Egkan was found dead early Sunday just hours after leading a group of San Francisco Bay Area artists on a tour…MORE

Carr Injured in Raiders Blowout Loss

Carr Injured in Raiders Blowout Loss

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The offense didn’t take a snap across midfield until the fourth quarter. The defense struggled from the opening drive. Throw in an injury to starting quarterback Derek Carr and it’s hard to imagine how coach Jack Del Rio’s debut in Oakland could have gotten much worse. Andy Dalton threw two touchdown…MORE

“Valley Fire” Destroys 400 Homes, Kills 1

“Valley Fire” Destroys 400 Homes, Kills 1

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. (AP) — Some 400 homes were among the hundreds of structures destroyed as fast-moving wildfires raged through communities in Northern California, leaving at least one person dead and sending residents fleeing along roads where some buildings and vehicles were still in flames. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection confirmed Sunday one…MORE

Valley Remembers 14th Anniversary Of 9/11

CLOVIS (KMJ) — A ceremony to mark the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attack has taken place at the Pelco Schneider Electric facility in Clovis Friday morning. Fire, police, and the public all came together as one to remember the fourteenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, which killed 2,977 people in New York, Washington D.C.,…MORE

Running & Remembrance

Running & Remembrance

Karin Caifa looks at the story behind one race series honoring 9/11 heroes and others this weekend.MORE