Drivers Cited, Vehicles Impounded Following Illegal Street Racing In Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Several drivers were cited and had their vehicles impounded Saturday night after police say they were caught driving recklessly and partaking in illegal street racing in Fresno. According to the Fresno Police Department, officers were called around 11 p.m. after learning that several drivers were illegally street racing. Officers say the…MORE

Drive-by Shooting Sends One To The Hospital In Kings County

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — The Kings County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the community for help following a drive-by shooting in the community of Armona. According to deputies, the shooting took place early Sunday morning near Grant Street and Hume Avenue. Investigators say one person was shot and had to be taken to…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Baby Rhino To The Family

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo celebrates the birth of its newest member, a baby rhino. The zoo says Kayla the momma, successfully gave birth to a white male rhino. This marks the fourth calf she has had during her time in Fresno. According to IUCN Red List, white rhinos can be found…MORE

17-year-old Arrested, Found With Homemade Gun During Traffic Stop

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A 17-year-old driver is now in juvenile hall after police say a ghost gun was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Fresno. Officers pulled over the vehicle Friday night near Kings Canyon Rd. and Woodrow Ave. for multiple traffic violations. According to police, all those inside the vehicle…MORE

Census of Agriculture Includes Hemp Farming

For the first time, the USDA will collect data on farmers growing hemp and using precision technology in the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The agency began regulating hemp production in 2021, and this will be the first census to publish data on those producers, who grow the crop for fabric, food products, and CBD. The…MORE

Man On The Run, Wanted For Attempted Murder In Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno Police Department is turning to the community for help in finding a man accused of attempted murder. Jose Luis Huitron, police say is a known gang member who was released from prison back in June of this year but has not checked in with parole since that day. Huitron…MORE

Newsom Tells Politico He’s Backing Biden in ’24

California Governor Gavin Newsom appears to be focusing on his job at home and will not pursue the Presidency in 2024, according to a report from Politico. “I’ve told everyone in the White House, from the chief of staff to the first lady,” Newsom told Politico on election night, referring to his claim that he won’t challenge…MORE

Report: SF Giants ‘Elated’ with Judge Visit

KNBR.Com Apparently the San Francisco Giants felt this week’s courting of slugger Aaron Judge went well. It reportedly didn’t go well enough to put them in the poll position, however. That’s the latest from Jon Heyman of the New York Post, who reported on Thursday that the Giants are “elated” with how Judge’s visit on…MORE

Birmingham Retiring from Westlands Water Dist.

There is a major shakeup atop the powerful Westlands Water District on the horizon. Tom Birmingham, the District’s longtime General Manager, announced he will retire at year’s end. According to reports, Birmingham was in line to be replaced by a newly-elected board which was not satisfied with the direction of the district. Birmingham has served…MORE