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Republican Kevin McCarthy Wins Reelection to U.S. House in California’s 23rd Congressional

Republican Kevin McCarthy Wins Reelection to U.S. House in California’s 23rd Congressional

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kevin McCarthy wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 23rd Congressional District. Congressman Kevin McCarthy released a statement on social media today addressing his election win. “To the voters of 23rd District — I want to express my most sincere appreciation for the honor to represent our community in Congress,” he said.…MORE

Rep. Devin Nunes Wins Reelection

Rep. Devin Nunes Wins Reelection

Republican Congressman Devin Nunes won reelection in California’s 22nd Congressional District. Nunes was running against Democrat challenger Phil Arballo. With 100% of districts reporting, Rep. Nunes holds a lead of 53.5% to Arballo’s 46.5% with a lead of more than 16,000 votes. The results will be certified by December 11, 2020.MORE

Investigators Ask for New Tips in Kerman Cold Case Murder

Investigators Ask for New Tips in Kerman Cold Case Murder

(Photo courtesy:  Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office hopes someone can provide new tips or information in a Kerman cold case murder. On July 13, 1982, 24-year old Irene Garza was found dead in the backyard of her Kerman home.  An autopsy revealed the mother of three young sons was…MORE

Porterville Mourns Teen Killed While Sleeping Inside Family’s Apartment

Porterville Mourns Teen Killed While Sleeping Inside Family’s Apartment

(Photo courtesy:  The Soto Family) (KMJ) – A Porterville family continues to mourn the loss of a 13-year old girl killed as she slept in her bedroom by an alleged drunk driver. At around 3:45 a.m. Sunday,  Cambria Soto was asleep in her bedroom when Porterville Police say a truck driven by 19-year-old Alexis Mendoza smashed through…MORE

Detectives: Clovis Man Busted Attempting to Meet 12 Year Old Girl for Sex

Detectives: Clovis Man Busted Attempting to Meet 12 Year Old Girl for Sex

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  On Friday, detectives with the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested 54 year old Michael Dickens of Clovis. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department says Dickens has been booked into the Fresno County Jail and faces charges related to arranging to meet with a minor to engage in sex and distributing pornographic material…MORE

Mariposa County Highway Dedicated to Fallen Firefighter

Mariposa County Highway Dedicated to Fallen Firefighter

(Photo courtesy:  Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced) (KMJ) – A portion of Highway 140 in Mariposa County is renamed in honor of a firefighter who was killed battling a 2018 wildfire. Wednesday, Cal Fire unveiled the ‘CAL FIRE Firefighter Braden Varney Memorial Highway’ on Highway 140, near its junction with the 49. The 36-year old Cal Fire…MORE

Chancellor Appoints Interim President of California State University, Fresno

Chancellor Appoints Interim President of California State University, Fresno

​​​​​​​​​California State University (CSU) Chancellor Timothy P. White has appointed Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Ph.D., to serve as interim president of California State University, Fresno. Jiménez-Sandoval currently serves as Fresno State’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. Jiménez-Sandoval will assume the leadership of the university on January 4, 2021 with the departure of current Fresno State president Dr.…MORE

Fresno County Library Branches To Serve As Voting Centers

Fresno County Library Branches To Serve As Voting Centers

(KMJ) – The Fresno County Public Library will open seven of its branches to serve as in-person voting centers for the 2020 election.  These voting centers will open on Saturday, October 31st through Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd.  They will be open to voters who need assistance, want to vote on an accessible tablet, need to…MORE

Thousands Without Power in Largest PG&E Safety Shutoff of 2020

Thousands Without Power in Largest PG&E Safety Shutoff of 2020

(KMJ) – More than 1 million people are now without power during what Pacific Gas and Electric says could be the strongest wind event in California this year. As many as 361,000 of its customers in 36 counties are expected to be affected by planned outages in northern California and another 71,000 could be affected in…MORE