Judge Orders PG&E to Explain Role in Deadly ‘Camp Fire’

A federal judge has ordered California’s Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to explain any potential role it played causing the deadly Camp Fire and any other major wildfires in the state, court documents show. In a court filing, Judge William Alsup of the US District Court for the Northern District of California said the electric…MORE

Tulare City Hall Evacuated Over Bomb Threat – Nothing Found

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tulare City Hall was evacuated Tuesday due to a bomb threat. Tulare Police were clearing the scene after an investigation. Police began searching the building around 11:00 Tuesday morning. Tulare officers were asking people to stay away from the 400 block of Kern Avenue. About 50 City Hall employees were evacuated…MORE

Allegation Against CA’s Democratic Party Chair “A Serious Concern”

SACRAMENTO (KMJ/AP) — The Chair of the California Democratic Party has temporarily stepped down, following accusations of of sexual misconduct. Eric Bauman’s leave of absence began Monday. It has been alleged that he sexually harassed and assaulted several people during party functions. The alleged victims have not been identified. An external organization has been drafted…MORE

Gunfire Exchanged Before Fresno Sheriff’s Deputies Take Squaw Valley Man Into Custody

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 53 year old man is taken into custody after firing shots at Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies overnight. It all started around 10:00 Sunday night in Squaw Valley. The suspect was inside with his adult son at the home on the 35,000 block of George Smith Road. Fresno County Sheriff Spokesperson…MORE

Stanislaus Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Killed During Chase Near Modesto

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Stanislaus Co. Sheriff’s deputy died during a chase involving a man with at least three prior DUI convictions in the last nine years, investigators confirmed early Monday morning. Investigators said deputies were called to the intersection of Oakdale Rd. and Patterson Rd. in Riverbank, just outside Modesto, around 9:45…MORE