Category Archives: Local News

Democratic Presidential Candidate Michael Bloomberg Stops in Fresno

Democratic Presidential Candidate Michael Bloomberg Stops in Fresno

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg appears in Fresno, Monday. Bloomberg began his day in Sacramento encouraging voters to participate in our state’s primary, which is one month away. In Fresno, he was taking part in an early voting event at Fresno City College. It began at the school’s Old Administration…MORE

One Dead in Greyhound Bus Shooting on the Grapevine

One Dead in Greyhound Bus Shooting on the Grapevine

(photo courtesy:  KBAK) (KMJ) – One person is dead, five others wounded after a gunman opens fire inside a Greyhound bus traveling North over the Grapevine early Monday Morning. The Highway Patrol at For Tejon says the suspect began shooting inside the bus just after 1a.m.  The bus driver then pulled over to a gas…MORE

Shooting In Huron Leaves One Man Dead And Authorities On The Search For A Suspect

Shooting In Huron Leaves One Man Dead And Authorities On The Search For A Suspect

HURON,CA(KMJ)- Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office say they are looking for who is responsible for the shooting of 27 year old Javier Merino Perez of Huron. Perez died in the hospital Thursday evening. The deadly shooting took place 11 pm on Sunday, at the Encino Motel. Officers say they found Javier Perez…MORE

Santa Clara Man Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Santa Clara Man Tests Positive for Coronavirus

  SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA (KMJ) Bay area health officials say a man has tested positive for the coronavirus. Santa Clara County health officers were discussing the case at a press conference, Friday. Health officials says there are no confirmed cases reported in Alameda County, Contra Costa County or San Mateo County as of Friday.…MORE

Delta Airlines to Suspend All U.S. Flights to China

Delta Airlines to Suspend All U.S. Flights to China

(KMJ) – Delta Airlines announces it is suspending all U.S. flights to China due to concerns over the coronavirus. The airline says  its China service suspension will begin Thursday, February 6th and last through April 30th.  But, Delta will continue to operate its service until then to “ensure customers looking to exit China have options to…MORE

After Failure, CA Lawmakers Vow to Pass Housing Bill

After Failure, CA Lawmakers Vow to Pass Housing Bill

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The leader of the California Senate has vowed to pass a law this year that would add more housing in the state. Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins’ comments came moments after the Senate failed to pass an ambitious housing bill. That bill would have have forced local governments to let…MORE

Tulare Car Crash Ends With Alleged Reckless Driver Dead

Tulare Car Crash Ends With Alleged Reckless Driver Dead

TULARE COUNTY,CA (KMJ) – An accused reckless driver crashed into a car and killed one person. At 2:30 Wednesday afternoon Tulare police officers responded to the intersection of Tulare Avenue and Morrison Street to an accident involving two vehicles. When officers arrived they found both involved vehicles on the north side of the roadway of…MORE

Late January Storms Bring Needed Precipitation but Snowpack Remains Below Average

Late January Storms Bring Needed Precipitation but Snowpack Remains Below Average

  SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the second manual snow survey of 2020 at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 40.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 14.5 inches, which is 79 percent of average for this location. The SWE measures the amount of…MORE

World Health Organization Declares Coronavirus a Global Public Health Emergency

World Health Organization Declares Coronavirus a Global Public Health Emergency

        (KMJ) – The World Health Organization has decided that the coronavirus outbreak that began in China is a public health emergency of international concern. The decision, recommended by an emergency committee at the global agency, is likely to trigger more aid for the crisis. The husband of an Illinois woman with…MORE

Sex Offender Compliance Check Ends In Big Drug Bust & More

Sex Offender Compliance Check Ends In Big Drug Bust & More

TULARE COUNTY,CA(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, with help from other agencies conducted multiple Parole, Probation and Sexual Registrants compliance checks throughout the communities of Goshen and Ivanhoe. During the operation, six men were arrested for violations and new charges. Detectives found a stolen vehicle, 10 pounds of marijuana, more than $10,000 cash and…MORE