Category Archives: Local News

Tips Sought in West Central Fresno Homicide

Tips Sought in West Central Fresno Homicide

(KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is asking for your help tracking down the suspect responsible for a city homicide last week.   And Investigators have released the following statement: On Thursday, November 19th, just after 9:30 p.m. Fresno Police officers were dispatched to Dan’s Liquor, located at 4005 N Marks Avenue for reports of a…MORE

Merced Officially Names A Permanent Police Chief

Merced Officially Names A Permanent Police Chief

(KMJ) – Merced’s City Manager officially names Thomas Cavallero as the city’s new chief of Police Chief. Cavallero had served as the interim police chief since February 2020 following the December retirement of Chief Chris Goodwin. City Manager Stephanie Dietz says, “Chief Cavallero has consistently demonstrated his skills and abilities in the Department and the…MORE

The Governor And His Family Now Under Virus Quarantine

The Governor And His Family Now Under Virus Quarantine

(KMJ ) – Governor Gavin Newsom and his family are quarantining after three of his children were exposed to someone who tested positive for the corona virus. A spokesperson for the Governor’s office says Newsom, his wife Jennifer, and their children all tested negative for the virus on Sunday. Newsom was notified Friday evening that a…MORE

Fresno County’s DA Will Not File Curfew Violation Charges

Fresno County’s DA Will Not File Curfew Violation Charges

(KMJ) – Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp issues a response to any potential punishment for those violating the COVID-19 curfew for counties currently in the state’s Purple tier.   The curfew, which began Saturday night, remains in effect from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m through December 21st. Here is the full statement from DA Smittcamp:…MORE

Rep. McCarthy: Voters Have Rejected Pelosi’s ‘Socialist’ Agenda

Rep. McCarthy: Voters Have Rejected Pelosi’s ‘Socialist’ Agenda

Voters soundly rejected the leadership of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Nov. 3, and brought the House of Representatives closer to a GOP majority than it has been since WWII, Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Sunday. In an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” McCarthy blasted Pelosi for wanting “to put that…MORE

Valadao Likely to Defeat Cox, Return to Congress

Valadao Likely to Defeat Cox, Return to Congress

Although the returns are not yet finalized in California’s 21st District, (Fresno, Kern counties) signs are strong that former Republican Rep. Dave Valadao has won a rematch of his 2018 contest with Democratic Rep. T.J. Cox. As of Friday, Valadao held a lead of roughly 1,700 votes over Cox — down from the 2,000 vote lead…MORE

Gov. Newsom Issues New Stay at Home Order -Curfew

Gov. Newsom Issues New Stay at Home Order -Curfew

    SACRAMENTO – In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a limited Stay at Home Order requiring generally that non-essential work, movement and gatherings stop between 10 PM and 5 AM in counties in the purple…MORE

Top Brass at California Medical Group Joined Gov. Newsom at Napa Party

Top Brass at California Medical Group Joined Gov. Newsom at Napa Party

    SACRAMENTO, CA (AP) — Two top officials at the California Medical Association attended a birthday party alongside Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month as the state was seeing an uptick in coronavirus cases. CMA spokesman Anthony York says Dustin Corcoran, the group’s chief executive, and Janus Norman, a senior vice president, were at the Nov.…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Female Orangutan, Siabu

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Female Orangutan, Siabu

  Fresno, CA (KMJ)  – Fresno Chaffee Zoo is mourning the loss of 31-year-old orangutan, Siabu. The veterinary and zookeeper teams had been treating and monitoring Siabu since she was diagnosed with oral cancer in February. She underwent several surgeries as well as chemotherapy in an attempt to remove and prevent the spread of her cancer. Throughout…MORE