SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s attorney general said Thursday that he will not seek criminal charges against Los Angeles police officers who fatally shot a man on Hollywood Boulevard last year, even though it turned out the gun he carried was fake. The shooting caused panic on the busy street, with tourists and bystanders ducking…… MORE
After Pelosi Attack, House Chair Wants Answers From Police
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is demanding fresh answers from the U.S. Capitol Police about security failures that led to a brutal attack on Pelosi’s husband last week, questioning the embattled agency about whether it can keep lawmakers and their families safe. House Administration Committee Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif.,…… MORE
Higher Priced Turkeys on the Holiday Menu
A new analysis from CoBank suggests consumers will see smaller and higher-priced turkeys this Thanksgiving season. After grappling with staff shortages, plant closures, and supply issues, the turkey industry has been hit by yet another problem in 2022: the worst Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak in U.S. history. HPAI leads to the depopulation of birds,…… MORE
Cold Storm Brings Rain, Snow, Wind To California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s first significant storm of the season brought rain to the southern half of the state on Wednesday but winter-like conditions persisted in the Sierra Nevada after a night of traffic-snarling snowfall. The National Weather Service said winter storm warnings would remain in effect through the day in Northern California mountains,…… MORE
Judge Oks Lawsuit Against Angels Over Tyler Skaggs Death
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — A California judge is allowing a lawsuit to proceed against the Los Angeles Angels over the drug-related death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Orange County Superior Court Judge Glenn Salter on Monday rejected the team’s motion to dismiss and set the start of a 20-day jury trial for Oct. 2, 2023. Skaggs,…… MORE
2 Women Attacked With Knife, Suspect Wanted In Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — A suspect is now wanted after two women were attacked with a knife early Wednesday morning in Visalia. Visalia Police officers were called out to the 5400 block of west Vassar around 1:08 a.m. for calls for help. When officers arrived, they say they found two females that had been attacked…… MORE
2 Officers With Tulare PD Arrested Following Party In Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — It’s not every day that law enforcement arrests two of its own. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office can confirm they have arrested two officers with the Tulare Police Department on Saturday night shortly after midnight. Deputies were called to North Visalia due to complaints about a party with loud music. When…… MORE
Ag Economy Barometer Falls Again
Farmer sentiment weakened again in October as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to a reading of 102, down ten points compared to a month earlier. The barometer’s Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future Expectations both declined. The Current Conditions Index dipped eight points to a reading of 101, while…… MORE
2 Inmates, 3 Nurses Taken To The Hospital Due To Fentanyl In Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — A fentanyl overdose and exposure to it sends two inmates and three nurses from the Tulare County Jail to the hospital on Saturday. According to detention deputies, the two inmates that were housed together were found suffering from a possible fentanyl overdose. They were given NARCAN and taken to the…… MORE
Man Found Guilty For Sexual Crimes Against Children In Los Banos
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — A man who tried to prevent witnesses from testifying is now facing 82 years to life for sexual crimes against children in Los Banos. According to the Merced County DA’s office, Gerardo Ruiz sexually abused a family member under 10 years of age back in 2017. Based on court documents,…… MORE
