WASHINGTON — As state, local and federal responders continue efforts to save lives, homes and public property in the areas affected by the wildfires, residents should remain vigilant as conditions are still dangerous and severely degraded air quality in Los Angeles county poses a threat to residents. Follow instructions from local officials and evacuate immediately if told…… MORE
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Invites Public to Name New African Lion Cub
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — We’ve learned the sweet name of the new female cub at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. The male cub doesn’t have a name yet, but you can help change that. On Friday, the zoo formally introduced patrons to Asali. She was named by the Lion Care Team. Asali means “honey” in Swahili. We’re…… MORE
KMJ Hosts Tackle Deadly LA Wildfires
Did Mayor Karen Bass fail the residents of Los Angeles? Yep. Did Gov. Gavin Newsom do anything to prevent this deadly disaster? Nope. KMJ hosts dove in hard this week.… MORE
Death Toll Rises, Calif. Insurance Commish Issues Moratorium on Cancellations
(KMJ) As the death toll climbed to 10 Friday morning, California’s Insurance Commissioner issued a temporary ban on companies canceling or not renewing home insurance coverage for people impacted by the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires burning in Southern California. The moratorium covers those within the perimeters of the fires and adjoining ZIP codes, whether…… MORE
Disaster & Bird Flu Help Deadline Approaching
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency is reminding producers, including dairy producers impacted by H5N1, that the deadline to apply for assistance through the ELAP Program is January 30. The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program funds are for losses due to specific adverse conditions that occurred in 2024. “The ELAP program provides…… MORE
Mayor Dyer Sworn in for 2nd Term, Karbassi Voted as Council President
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — In front of a packed council chamber Thursday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was inaugurated for his second term. A new class of councilmembers were also sworn in after being elected in November. “You’re not appointed. You’re elected by the people which you serve. So, it’s an honor,” said Mayor Dyer. Mayor…… MORE
Murder Charges Filed for Suspected DUI Driver in Deadly Central Fresno Crash
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Murder charges have been filed against a suspected DUI driver involved in a central Fresno crash that killed two men. The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed several charges, including two murder charges, against 36-year-old Joal Campbell. The DA’s office says Campbell has previously been convicted of a DUI offense back in…… MORE
SoCal Wildfires by the Numbers
By the numbers: All-in state response California’s emergency response to wildfire impacts has involved nearly every part of the state government. Assistance on the ground includes: California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Coordinating the state’s response through the activation of the State Operations Center, including the deployment of 1,040 firefighters and 260 fire engines…… MORE
Sunday Conversation With Alexan Balekian
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Bird Flu Causes First Human Death
A 65-year-old with underlying medical conditions has succumbed to avian influenza, the first human death from bird flu in the United States. Food Safety News says the patient was exposed to non-commercial backyard flocks and wild birds. Bird flu outbreaks have been reported in multiple states including California since April 2024 and mainly caused mild…… MORE
