Category Archives: Local News

Fresno PD Investigate Two Shootings, Two Wounded

Fresno PD Investigate Two Shootings, Two Wounded

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  Fresno Police detectives are investigating a pair of Monday night shootings. Gunfire erupted near Olive & Rowell leaving one man wounded.  He’s reported to be in stable condition. The other shooting occurred at the Fig Garden Apartments at Fruit & Ashlan.  Cops say one victim, who may have been caught in the crossfire, was…MORE

Students Sue Cal State, Univ. of Calif. Systems

Students Sue Cal State, Univ. of Calif. Systems

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The California State University and the University of California systems are being sued by students demanding refunds of some campus fees since the virus pandemic has shut schools and forced learning online. Lawsuits filed Monday in Los Angeles and Oakland federal courts say the university systems have refused to refund unused…MORE

Newsom: Local Restaurants Could Benefit By Providing Meals for Seniors, Announces Other Initiatives

Newsom: Local Restaurants Could Benefit By Providing Meals for Seniors, Announces Other Initiatives

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of initiatives to support vulnerable older Californians who are isolating at home during California’s stay at home order. California is launching a first-in-the nation meal delivery program, a partnership to make wellness check-in calls, and the expansion of Friendship Line California to help combat social…MORE

Fresno County Hosts First COVID-19 Town Hall on Facebook

Fresno County Hosts First COVID-19 Town Hall on Facebook

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Health Department reaches out through social media to host its first public COVID-19 town hall meeting. Fresno County’s Health Dept. drew experts from the region’s medical experts, including Community Regional Medical Center, Community Medical center, UCSF Fresno, Madera County Health Dept. and the United Way to speak…MORE

Governor Newsom: Deadliest Day for Coronavirus in California

Governor Newsom: Deadliest Day for Coronavirus in California

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) —  Governor Gavin Newsom delivered the news during Thursday’s update: “Yesterday was the deadliest day for the virus in this state.”115 people were killed by the coronavirus in a 24-hour period. The number of new cases statewide rose by 5.6%. However, there was some positive news: the number of new people being…MORE

Jury Reaches Guilty Verdicts for 2017 Fresno Shooting Spree

Jury Reaches Guilty Verdicts for 2017 Fresno Shooting Spree

  (KMJ) – Wednesday, a jury returned guilty verdicts against Kori Ali Muhammad for gunning down four men in a 2017 Fresno shooting spree. Muhammad was found guilty of three counts of second-degree murder for the deaths of Carl Williams at a Motel 6 April 13, 2017, as well as the shootings of Zack Randalls,…MORE

COVID-19 UPDATE: San Joaquin Valley

COVID-19 UPDATE: San Joaquin Valley

FRESNO ,CA (KMJ) – Another death is coming out of a nursing home in the South Valley while more than a dozen new cases were reportered by Fresno County health officials. Fresno County had 973 COVID-19 cases on April 22, 2020, 13 new cases, 384 total, only 245 cases were active, 132 people recovered, 7…MORE

President Trump Plans to Temporarily Suspend U.S. Immigration

President Trump Plans to Temporarily Suspend U.S. Immigration

(KMJ) – President Donald Trump say he will sign an executive order “to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States” because of the corona virus pandemic. The President wrote the following on his Twitter page late Monday night: “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs…MORE

State Changes Policy on California Drive-In Church Services

State Changes Policy on California Drive-In Church Services

(KMJ) – California churches will now be allowed to offer drive-in church services during the COVID-19 outbreak. That decision was made Monday as a result of the Center for American Liberty’s lawsuit and request for a temporary restraining order. This policy change came hours after Governor Newsom and Attorney General Becerra responded to the restraining order.…MORE