Ten more Californians are set to be added to the California Hall of Fame, including figures from the different worlds of sports, entertainment, science and public service. The newest inductees were announced Thursday afternoon by Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and will join over 150 Californians who “embody the spirit of California and…… MORE
Fresno’s Playland To Stay Open Until At Least The End Of June
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno’s Playland, which was in jeopardy of closing this weekend, will now be staying open until the end of June. The video above is from an earlier story and will be updated. Following an emergency meeting between the Storyland board of directors and Helm and Sons, an agreement was reached to…… MORE
City Of Fresno Launches New Pothole Repair Crew
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno city leaders announced a new crew that would patch up the potholes quicker. They also say the repairs would last longer than just a few weeks. Last year’s winter storms created a big headache for drivers. City leaders said in January last year they received 1600 calls for potholes. The…… MORE
Crop Duster Plane Crashes Near Stratford
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Kings County Fire Department confirms a crop duster plane has crashed near the community of Stratford. First responders say a call for a downed plane came just before 10:30 a.m. near King and 19th Avenues. The pilot, who was the only person in the plane, is up and walking…… MORE
Calif. Bill Banning Kids Tackle Football Clears First Hurdle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Associated Press) — California lawmakers who want to ban tackle football for kids under 12 to reduce brain injuries gained ground Wednesday in the Legislature but still face a very long field and a clock that is ticking. Though it was a school day, dozens of children wearing football jerseys and their parents crowded…… MORE
17-Year Old Teen Charged in Quadruple Homicide in Reedley: Fresno County DA
PRESS RELEASE: MINOR CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO THE REEDLEY MURDERS The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed a juvenile petition against a minorover the age of 16 with the Juvenile Division of the Fresno County Superior Court. Pursuant to California law, a minor who is over the age of 16 is only eligible to…… MORE
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP/KMJ/KFSN) – An avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at a California ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring another. The avalanche occurred around 9:30 a.m. on steep slopes under the KT-22 lift, which serves “black diamond” runs for skilled skiers and snowboarders. The avalanche…… MORE
Victor Davis Hanson on Measure E “I’m Torn”
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) One of America’s greatest thinkers is conflicted when it comes to Fresno County’s hottest political topic – Measure E. When asked about the controversial tax proposal Wednesday by KMJ’s Ray Appleton, Victor Davis Hanson of the Hoover Institute said “I’m torn.” Listen to the exclusive interview here: Measure E is a tax…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Releases $291 Billion Spending Plan Amid Massive Deficit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $291 billion state spending plan Wednesday with an estimated $37.9 billion deficit. That’s a significantly smaller budget hole than the Legislative Analyst’s Office predicted in December. It estimated the state would face a $68 billion deficit. That difference is likely due partly to a rebounding stock…… MORE
Planada Residents To Receive $20 Million In State Grant Money After Flooding
PLANADA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s been one year since floodwaters devastated the community of Planada. Planada resident Vincent DeLanda is sharing what he saw when floodwaters covered his Merced County community. “I woke up, and I looked out that right window right here. My eyes got real big, I got really scared, and all I…… MORE
