Category Archives: Local News

7 Dead As California Mourns 3rd Mass Killing In 8 Days

7 Dead As California Mourns 3rd Mass Killing In 8 Days

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A gunman killed seven people at two agricultural businesses in Northern California, plunging the state into mourning again in the wake of its third mass killing in eight days. Officers arrested a suspect in Monday’s shootings, 67-year-old Chunli Zhao, after they found him in his car in the parking…MORE

Man Convicted Of Double Murder In Exeter Denied Parole

Man Convicted Of Double Murder In Exeter Denied Parole

(KMJ) — A man will continue to stay in prison after being denied parole for his involvement in a nearly half-century-old double murder case. Friday, 85-year-old Henry Borbon was denied parole for the 19th time. He was found to have helped kill two people near Exeter back in 1975. Borbon was sentenced to life in…MORE

Need A Job? FCSO Is Holding A Career Event This Saturday In Downtown Fresno

Need A Job? FCSO Is Holding A Career Event This Saturday In Downtown Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/) — Interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement? If so, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office might have you covered. According to the sheriff’s office, Brunch with Badges will take place this Saturday, Jan. 28, at the training facility in downtown Fresno (110 M. St. Fresno, CA 93721). There, folks can chat…MORE

California Dept. of Water Resources Launches Drought Collaborative, Invites Public Water Users to Apply

California Dept. of Water Resources Launches Drought Collaborative, Invites Public Water Users to Apply

SACRAMENTO, Calif. –While California’s drought outlook is improving, the State is continuing to proactively prepare for a return to dry conditions amid climate-driven extremes in weather. On Friday, Department of Water Resources (DWR) officially launched a standing Drought Resilience Interagency and Partners (DRIP) Collaborative, which will include members of the public. Community members and water users…MORE

President Biden Visits Devastated Areas of California

President Biden Visits Devastated Areas of California

SANTA CLARA, CA (KMJ) – President Joe Biden flew into California on Thursday, to tour communities damaged by recent storms. They were joined by FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell on Marine One to visit Santa Cruz County, and tour storm damage along the California Cast. President Biden’s plane arrived just before noon and ahead of schedule,…MORE

Warming To Make California Downpours Even Wetter, Study Says

Warming To Make California Downpours Even Wetter, Study Says

As damaging as it was for more than 32 trillion gallons of rain and snow to fall on California since Christmas, a worst-case global warming scenario could juice up similar future downpours by one-third by the middle of this century, a new study says. The strongest of California’s storms from atmospheric rivers, long and wide…MORE

California Oil Regulator Leaves Job Amid Drilling Fight

California Oil Regulator Leaves Job Amid Drilling Fight

Amid a statewide battle over the future of fossil fuels, Uduak-Joe Ntuk stepped down last week as California’s top oil and gas regulator after three years in the job, state officials confirmed Wednesday. Ntuk, a former Chevron engineer and petroleum czar for Los Angeles, was appointed as head of the California Geologic Energy Management Division…MORE

FEMA Assistance Available For Merced County Residents Impacted By Storms

FEMA Assistance Available For Merced County Residents Impacted By Storms

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — Merced County residents that have been impacted by the recent winter storms can now receive some help with their FEMA applications. A Disaster Recovery Center has opened with the goal to help residents learn about the various programs available as they confront the damage left to their homes or property.…MORE

1 Dead After Plane Crashes by Modesto Airport

1 Dead After Plane Crashes by Modesto Airport

MODESTO, CA (KMJ) – One person is killed after small plane crashes into field near Modesto Airport on Wednesday. The Cessna has crashed near the Modesto Airport east of Mitchell Rd. Firefighters have confirmed the single occupant is deceased. The cause of crash is unknown at this time. Traffic on the Mitchell Rd. Bridge is…MORE

Shooter Stood Over California Mom Holding Baby, Killed Both

Shooter Stood Over California Mom Holding Baby, Killed Both

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A shooter stood over a 16-year-old mother clutching her 10-month-old baby and shot and killed them in a brazen attack in a central California farming community that left six dead, a sheriff said Tuesday. Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said the teenager was fleeing the violence early Monday when the killers…MORE