Yearly Archives: 2017

Valley Veterans Leave For D.C. On Board Honor Flight 13

Valley Veterans Leave For D.C. On Board Honor Flight 13

FRESNO (KMJ) — The 13th Central Valley Honor Flight has left Fresno Yosemite International Airport, whisking the 66 veterans on board to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to their service. Seven of those taking the Monday morning journey to the East Coast served in the Second World War, one in Vietnam, and the…MORE

CHP Surprised by a Pair of Break-In Bears

CHP Surprised by a Pair of Break-In Bears

(KMJ) – The California Highway Patrol comes face to face with some unexpected guests on Saturday Night.  Here’s what officer wrote in a weekend Facebook post: “UNEXPECTED GUESTS! Saturday night Fort Tejon CHP Officers responded to a Pine Mountain Club residence for a possible break in. The bear cubs’ crime spree was ended when CHP…MORE

High-Speed Rail CEO Stepping Down in June

High-Speed Rail CEO Stepping Down in June

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 57-year-old Jeff Morales is departing from the California High-Speed Rail Authority this summer, after 5 years on the job. He’ll officially leave in June, and says he’ll assist in the transition to a new director. Despite uncertainties surrounding the bullet train’s future, Morales says nothing in particular prompted his decision. Gov. Jerry…MORE

CA Auditor Questions CSU System’s Hiring Practices

CA Auditor Questions CSU System’s Hiring Practices

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The latest report from California State Auditor Elaine Howle’s office says the California State University system hires new managers at a rate more than double other employers. it accuses the system of failing to adequately detail the number of added personnel, which include supervisors, vice presidents, deans, and head coaches. Howle is…MORE

Shakespeare Coming To Yosemite National Park This Weekend

Shakespeare Coming To Yosemite National Park This Weekend

MERCED (KMJ) — A celebration of the work of William Shakespeare will be taking place inside Yosemite National Park this weekend. ‘Shakespeare in Yosemite’ is jointly organized by UC Merced and the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. “You may remember last year was the 100th anniversary of the National Parks system and it…MORE

Muhammad Yells “Let Black People Go!”, Arraignment Postponed

Muhammad Yells “Let Black People Go!”, Arraignment Postponed

FRESNO (KMJ) — The man accused of the triple-fatal Downtown Fresno shooting started his appearance inside Fresno County Superior Court with a cry of “let black people go in America.” But Kori Ali Muhammad’s turn in front of Judge W. Kent Hamlin Friday morning was not to answer to the three deaths he is alleged…MORE

Prayer Walk Vigil Honors Shooting Victims

Prayer Walk Vigil Honors Shooting Victims

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A prayer walk vigil took place in downtown Fresno on Thursday, April 20th. After the violence that shook the city of Fresno on Tuesday, the vigil was set up by the Pastor Clusters of the Fresno/Clovis area, with an invitation sent on short notice for 200 pastors and church leaders to walk and pray.…MORE

Muhammad Yells “Let Black People Go”, Arraignment Postponed

Muhammad Yells “Let Black People Go”, Arraignment Postponed

FRESNO (KMJ) — The man accused of the triple-fatal Downtown Fresno shooting started his appearance inside Fresno County Superior Court with a cry of “let black people go in America.” But Kori Ali Muhammad’s turn in front of Judge Kent Hamlin Friday morning was not to answer to the three deaths he is alleged to…MORE

Wilma Quan-Schecter Named Fresno City Manager

Wilma Quan-Schecter Named Fresno City Manager

FR4SNO, CA (KMJ) – On July 10th, Fresno’s City Manager Bruce Rudd is retiring after 40 years with the City of Fresno. On Thursday, Mayor Lee Brand announced Rudd’s successor as Wilma Quan Schecter, promoting her from within the city after an extensive national search. Quan-Schecter will be the first female city manager in Fresno history,…MORE