SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A judge has indicated she is likely to allow California Gov. Gavin Newsom to refer to the recall against him as a Republican effort in the state’s official voter guide. Sacramento Superior Court Judge Laurie M. Earl’s tentative ruling, issued Wednesday, sides with Newsom. But she said after hearing arguments in…… MORE
[ns-video id=”616c06d5306297c74b257e5c0dcf1e1″ publisher=”22180″] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Glenn County on Wednesday, the site of last year’s massive August Complex Fire. The governor was joined by federal officials to talk about how the state is attempting to mitigate fuel that had led to a spate of large wildfires in recent years. “California is…… MORE
California water regulators voted Tuesday to restrict water access for thousands of Central Valley farmers as the state endures a severe drought. The California State Water Board unanimously agreed to issue an emergency order that bans some farmers from diverting water from rivers and streams in the Sacramento and San Joaquin river watersheds to irrigate their…… MORE
(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating a deadly stabbing in the City of Mendota. Here’s the information on this incident released by the Sheriff’s Office: Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, Mendota Police responded to the 1200 block of 6th Street for a report of a…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) According to a newly released poll, Gov. Newsom is holding on to a slim 2 point lead to retain his office and stave off a recall effort. The survey from Inside California Politics/Emerson College released Tuesday surveyed 1,000 registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 3%. Pollsters say 48% of…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A Fresno man was killed Friday after being struck by lightning while hiking on John Muir Trail. The victim has been identified as 37 year old Nicholas Torchia. Witnesses say fast-moving thunderstorms moved into the area near Sallie Keys Cutoff and Torchia took cover by leaning against a large tree. The tree…… MORE
(Photo courtesy: Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – An anonymous tip to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office helps its deputies track down a wanted homicide suspect. 31-year-old Ruben Sanchez (pictured below) was wanted for the murder of 30-year-old Rachel Martinez. Deputies say he shot the woman inside a home near Avenue 168 and Road 166…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom should survive the recall election against him if he can convince Democrats to come out to vote. But that may not be as easy as it sounds. Democratic registration almost doubles that of Republicans in the state. But the party’s leaders are alarmed because Republicans appear more…… MORE
Fresno, CA – Fresno Chaffee Zoo has welcomed a new female Masai giraffe named Kiden. Animal care staff worked to introduce Kiden to her new home and the other giraffes. Guests can now see her on the savanna in African Adventure when they visit. “Kiden is doing great and is exploring her surroundings. The zookeepers that worked…… MORE
(Photo courtesy: Fresno Police Department) (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is now investigating its 43rd homicide of the year after a 25-year-old, shot last week, dies from her injuries Around 10:45 p.m. July 27th, investigators say 25-year-old Jacqueline Flores was shot in the head while she was parked inside her vehicle at Kearney Boulevard…… MORE
