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Newsom Cancels Christmas Tree Lighting, Avoids Pro-Palestinian Protest

Newsom Cancels Christmas Tree Lighting, Avoids Pro-Palestinian Protest

SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) Governor Gavin Newsom abruptly canceled the annual live public Christmas tree lighting at the state capitol on Tuesday because of “protests across the country.” Some pro-Palestinian protests have become violent or disrupted the annual lightings of the giant Christmas trees at Rockefeller Center in recent days. The Sacramento Regional Coalition for Palestinian…MORE

18-Year-Old Wanted For Deadly Shooting Of 51-Year-Old Man In Central Fresno

18-Year-Old Wanted For Deadly Shooting Of 51-Year-Old Man In Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department has identified 18-year-old Philip Bautista as the suspect in a deadly shooting in central Fresno. The shooting happened on November 27 in the area of Clinton and Drexel avenues. When police arrived, they found 51-year-old Luis Valencia suffering from a gunshot wound. Valencia was taken to the…MORE

Suspect Arrested For Deadly Shooting In Chowchilla

Suspect Arrested For Deadly Shooting In Chowchilla

CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left a man dead and a woman injured last week in Chowchilla. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon on Riverside Avenue near Ninth Street. Chowchilla police say 20-year-old Nathan Gonzales had gotten into an argument with 25-year-old Jose Rodriguez in front…MORE

Former Speaker McCarthy to Retire from Congress

Former Speaker McCarthy to Retire from Congress

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) announced on Wednesday that he will retire at the end of the year. McCarthy, 58, wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that 17 years after first running for office to serve California in the House he had “decided to depart the House at…MORE

Dinuba Principal Bonds Out Of Jail After Arrest For Deadly DUI Crash Near Reedley

Dinuba Principal Bonds Out Of Jail After Arrest For Deadly DUI Crash Near Reedley

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Dinuba principal has bonded out of jail after being arrested for his role in a suspected DUI crash near Reedley. The California Highway Patrol says they arrested 43-year-old Dinuba resident Blake Benham Sunday night following a crash on Road 56 near Avenue 430. 55-year-old Gloria Barajas and her 35-year-old…MORE

Man Stabbed to Death in Southwest Fresno is Identified

Man Stabbed to Death in Southwest Fresno is Identified

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man who was stabbed to death in southwest Fresno over the weekend has been identified as 38-year-old Andre Fane. The stabbing happened on Saturday, December 2 near Geneva Avenue and Reverend Chester Riggins Avenue. When police arrived, they found Fane with a stab wound. He was taken to Community Regional…MORE

18-Year-Old Wanted For Deadly Shooting of 51-Year-Old Man in Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department has identified 18-year-old Philip Bautista as the suspect in a deadly shooting in central Fresno. The shooting happened on November 27 in the area of Clinton and Drexel avenues. When police arrived, they found 51-year-old Luis Valencia suffering from a gunshot wound. Valencia was taken to the…MORE

Fresno Unified Offering Free Meals for Students Over Winter Break

Fresno Unified Offering Free Meals for Students Over Winter Break

(KMJ) – Fresno Unified will offer free meals for students over the winter break. New chefs are working with the district to create from scratch, nutritious food items. Fresno Unified will offer free meals from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 19 schools hosting winter session. The meals are for ages 1-18 and must be eaten on…MORE

What Will McCarthy Do?

What Will McCarthy Do?

The deadline to file for reelection is Friday for former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield). So far, the Bakersfield republican has been tight-lipped about running for an 11th term. This has led to a lot of speculation about a possible retirement after he was recently voted out of his speakership role. While House…MORE

Assemblyman Calls For PUC Public Hearing in Fresno Over PGE Rate Hike

Assemblyman Calls For PUC Public Hearing in Fresno Over PGE Rate Hike

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – PG&E recently approved a rate increase that will cost average customers nearly $400 more, prompting a Valley Assemblyman to fight back. January 1st, the average PGE household bill will see a 13% increase to about $32.50 a month or nearly $400 extra per year. With rates based on income, even households…MORE