(KMJ) – The White House confirms President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden was experiencing “mild symptoms” and has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug designed to reduce the severity of the disease. She said Biden “will isolate at the White House and will continue to…… MORE
San Francisco Airport Worker Stabbed, Suspect Detained
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A worker at the San Francisco International Airport was stabbed Tuesday, and a suspect was in custody, police said. It was the third security incident in a month at the airport south of San Francisco. The man, who has not been identified, was attacked in the baggage claim area of Terminal…… MORE
Tulare County District Attorney’s Office Launches Cold Case Website
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare County District Attorney’s Cold Case Homicide Unit, in cooperation with other Tulare County law enforcement agencies, is committed to ensuring cold homicide cases remain a priority to bring justice to the victims and their families. District Attorney Tim Ward has announced the launch of a cold case website…… MORE
Valley Lawmaker Requests Audit of California DOJ Over Leak of Firearm Owner Info
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Valley lawmaker is now requesting a formal audit of the California Department of Justice following last month’s leak of information of a large number of state firearm owners. Republican Assembly Member Jim Patterson says “This is more than a breach of trust in the DOJ, it threatens the very safety…… MORE
Fresno Unified School District Is Hiring, Hosting Assistance Sessions
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified has a variety of job openings and will provide one-on-one application assistance through Sept. 1. Those interested in becoming part of the Fresno Unified family are invited to attend scheduled sessions on Tuesdays through Thursdays or make an appointment for a Saturday session. Application Assistance Sessions What: Help in…… MORE
Family Stranded On Reservoir Rescued By Deputies And Sheer Luck
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — A family of 8 spent the night stranded on the Courtright Reservoir, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says. The Sheriff’s Office explained, the family took the boat onto the reservoir Sunday but got out to have dinner at their camping spot. As they were eating, they noticed changing water levels…… MORE
Body Found In Orchard Tuesday Morning In Tulare
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says a body was found in an orchard Tuesday morning. The body was discovered around 7:30 a.m. in the area of Enterprise and Bardsley in Tulare. When they arrived, deputies found a person dead. Deputies say the body has been there for a substantial amount…… MORE
More Time To Apply For Beginning Farmer And Farmworker Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is extending the application period for the 2022 Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Program. According to a CDFA announcement, grant applications are now being accepted until August 15th. The grant program was funded through the 2021 California general fund budget. Funding will make it possible…… MORE
Fresno County Confirms Its First Case of Monkeypox
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirms its first case of Monkeypox. “Although the risk of monkeypox is low based on the information available, the FCDPH encourages everyone to assess their own risk for Monkeypox by considering the ways in which it can be spread and modifying activities that may put them…… MORE
2 Suspects In Deadly California 7-Eleven Robberies In Jail
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two men arrested Friday in connection with a series of deadly robberies at Southern California 7-Eleven stores are now in jail, authorities said Saturday. The Santa Ana Police Department released the booking photos of Malik Patt and Jason Payne, both of Los Angeles. Police said Patt, 20, is believed to…… MORE
