SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The federal government said Monday it will spend $250 million over four years on environmental cleanup and restoration work around a drying Southern California lake that’s fed by the depleted Colorado River. The future of the Salton Sea, and who is financially responsible for it, has been a key issue in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. — Royce Newcomb, 60, of Fresno, charged in connection with schemes estimated to have defrauded investors and the government out of more than $4.2 million, was arrested Monday in Fresno. The indictment charges him with five counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering for running Ponzi, COVID-19 benefits, and other…… MORE
(KMJ) – The ribbon is cut on Monday for a new senior center in Fresno. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was joined by Councilmember Esmeralda Soria for the ceremony for The Link @ Blackstone Community Center at the corner of Blackstone and McKinley The City of Fresno will be leasing the 1,800-square-foot community space at 1505…… MORE
Sheriff Press Release: Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing ‘at-risk’ man. 86-year-old Ulysses Carr was last seen around 8:00 am on November 25, 2022 near the 3500 block of West Muscat Ave. in Fresno. Deputies, along with members of our Search and Rescue Team, are currently looking…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Several drivers were cited and had their vehicles impounded Saturday night after police say they were caught driving recklessly and partaking in illegal street racing in Fresno. According to the Fresno Police Department, officers were called around 11 p.m. after learning that several drivers were illegally street racing. Officers say the…… MORE
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — The Kings County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the community for help following a drive-by shooting in the community of Armona. According to deputies, the shooting took place early Sunday morning near Grant Street and Hume Avenue. Investigators say one person was shot and had to be taken to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo celebrates the birth of its newest member, a baby rhino. The zoo says Kayla the momma, successfully gave birth to a white male rhino. This marks the fourth calf she has had during her time in Fresno. According to IUCN Red List, white rhinos can be found…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A 17-year-old driver is now in juvenile hall after police say a ghost gun was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Fresno. Officers pulled over the vehicle Friday night near Kings Canyon Rd. and Woodrow Ave. for multiple traffic violations. According to police, all those inside the vehicle…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno Police Department is turning to the community for help in finding a man accused of attempted murder. Jose Luis Huitron, police say is a known gang member who was released from prison back in June of this year but has not checked in with parole since that day. Huitron…… MORE
California Governor Gavin Newsom appears to be focusing on his job at home and will not pursue the Presidency in 2024, according to a report from Politico. “I’ve told everyone in the White House, from the chief of staff to the first lady,” Newsom told Politico on election night, referring to his claim that he won’t challenge…… MORE
