Category Archives: Local News

Calif. Raceway President: Noose Found in Tree
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) – A makeshift noose was found hanging from a tree at the Sonoma Raceway in California and officials said they are investigating the incident. Raceway President Steve Page sai...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2020

VIDEO: Man Accused Of Carjacking Rams Stolen Vehicle Into Patrol Car
https://www.facebook.com/TulareSheriff/videos/772675360138587/ DINUBA, Calif. (KMJ News) — A south valley man is accused of a car jacking, and ramming the vehicle into a sheriff’s d...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2020

Lyft Settles Calif. Disabled Discrimination Claims
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Lyft Inc. has agreed to settle allegations that it violated federal law when some of its drivers refused to give rides to people using folding walkers or collapsible wheelchai...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2020

VUSD Announces the Return of Athletics and Performing Arts
(KMJ) – The Visalia Unified School District announces the modified return of its extracurricular activities. On July 1st, VUSD says it will follow state and local health guidelines to implement ...
Cumulus Media Jun 18, 2020

Tons of Illegal Marijuana Seized in Merced County
(Photos courtesy: Merced County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The Merced County Sheriff’s Office says its Deputies located and took down a massive marijuana cultivation and processing si...
Cumulus Media Jun 17, 2020

Security Guard Tackles Suspect in Attempted Fresno Bank Robbery
(Photo Courtesy: Fresno Police Department) (KMJ) – Fresno Police credit a security guard with thwarting an attempted bank robbery in Downtown Fresno. Officers say 45-year old Richard Martinez wa...
Cumulus Media Jun 17, 2020

Profits Over Safety: PG&E Blamed in Fire That Killed 85
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) – Pacific Gas & Electric confessed Tuesday to killing 84 people in a devastating Northern California wildfire. The dramatic court hearing was also punctuated by a ...
Cumulus Media Jun 16, 2020

Evacuations Lifted as Crews Continue to Battle Coastal Avila Fire
(Photo courtesy: Cal Fire SLO) (KMJ)- All lanes of Highway 101 are open as a fast-moving wildfire continues to burn on the Central Coast. The Avila fire closed the highway and threatened dozens of hom...
Cumulus Media Jun 16, 2020

Accused Golden State Killer To Now Plead Guilty
(KMJ) – A man accused of being the rapist and killer who terrorized California residents in the 1970s and 1980s has agreed to plead guilty in return for being spared the death penalty. A ...
Cumulus Media Jun 16, 2020

SCOTUS Issues Historic Ruling on LGBT Rights
(KMJ) – The Supreme Court rules that a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment. And, in doing so, gives a resounding victory for ...
Cumulus Media Jun 15, 2020
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 11.6.2025
Should California provide single-person cells to all prisoners, even if it means higher costs and fewer available beds?
Yes — single cells improve safety, mental health, and rehabilitation outcomes
No — it’s too expensive and reduces capacity in an already strained system
Not sure — I’d need to see data on cost and impact
Voting Ends: Nov 6, 2025 | 7:00 PM




