FRESNO (KMJ) — A series of earthquakes strikes the Central Valley in the early hours of Wednesday morning. There were actually two significant tremors, both measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale. The first at 12.18am PT at a depth of around 5 miles, the second at 12.22am PT at a depth of around 7 miles.…… MORE
Coroner Looking For Deceased Homeless Man’s Relatives
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Coroner is seeking the relatives of Francisco Chavez Salinas. The 64-year-old homeless man died while receiving treatment at Community Regional Medical Center. Anyone with information in finding his relatives is asked to contact Deputy Coroner Loretta Andrews by e-mailing her at [email protected].… MORE
East Porterville Property Owners Being Urged To Connect To Water System
FRESNO (KMJ) – Tulare County officials are urging property owners in East Porterville to connect to the City of Porterville’s water system free of charge. Eligible property owners will bear none of the connection costs, which could easily exceed $10,000 per property. The deadline to begin the connection process is no later than March 1, 2017. After being…… MORE
Carrie Fisher Dies at 60, Star Wars Star Remembered
(CNN) – Actress Carrie Fisher, whose grit and wit made “Star Wars’” Princess Leia an iconic and beloved figure to millions of moviegoers, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 60. Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by the publicist for Billie Lourd, Fisher’s daughter. “It is with a very deep sadness that…… MORE
Outgoing Fresno And Clovis Mayors Talk Legacies
FRESNO (KMJ) — Two Central Valley mayors will be leaving their roles in the new year – both taking on new positions in the area. KMJ’s Dominic McAndrew spoke to both Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Clovis Mayor Nathan Magsig about their legacies and what they hope the future will hold. Ashley Swearengin will become the…… MORE
Canada Says Trade With U.S. Not Broken
Canada’s trade minister says the world-leading trade relationship between Canada and the United States does not need to be on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s list of things to fix once he takes office. Chrystia Freeland told The Canadian Press the trade relationship between the U.S. and Canada “is very balanced and mutually beneficial.” Freeland…… MORE
Derek Carr Suffers Broken Leg, Out Indefinitely
(KMJ) Derek Carr’s spectacular season has come to a sudden and dramatic end for the Oakland Raiders. Carr’s suffered a serious injury when Colts DE Trent Cole rolled over right ankle on a sack. “Derek Carr had a break of the fibula” Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio told the media in the postgame news conference. …… MORE
Suspects Wanted For Ramming Moving Truck Into Fresno Pharmacy
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects who rammed a moving truck into a pharmacy. It happened at 4:30 am on Wednesday at the Primary Care Pharmacy at Kings Canyon and Clovis avenues. It was caught on tape by the store’s surveillance camera. Three suspects in a SUV are…… MORE
Agriculture Secretary Search Continues
The search for Agriculture Secretary under President-elect Donald Trump continues and looks to be still far from closing in. DTN reports Trump will meet next week with Elsa Murano, a former Texas A&M president and a USDA undersecretary for food safety under President George W. Bush. Lately, the Trump transition team has turned its focus…… MORE
California Dems to Fight Trump Over Immigration
(CNN) – Six weeks after President-elect Donald Trump’s election, people still pack California Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León’s Los Angeles district office. His constituents of Latino, Korean, and Armenian descent wait in his front office, waiting for a moment to share their fears about Trump with California’s most powerful state lawmaker. “There’s a…… MORE
