Category Archives: Local News

Legal Battle Continues Over California’s Sanctuary State Law

Legal Battle Continues Over California’s Sanctuary State Law

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Immigrant rights activists have filed an appeal, following a judge’s ruling that Huntington Beach isn’t bound by California’s sanctuary policies, which limit local law enforcement’s cooperation with ice. The Southern California city went to court over the highly contentious policies, and an Orange County judge ruled that municipalities with their own charters…MORE

Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Orders Addressing California Wildfires, Emergency Response

Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Orders Addressing California Wildfires, Emergency Response

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed two executive orders today to address California wildfires and emergency response. Touring a high risk fire area with public safety leaders in Colfax, Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s spending an extra $305 million for fire prevention and emergency preparedness. Nearly two-thirds of the $305 million has…MORE

PG&E’s Credit Rating Slashed To “Junk” Amid Wildfire Payout Fears

PG&E’s Credit Rating Slashed To “Junk” Amid Wildfire Payout Fears

NEW YORK (KMJ/AP) — Energy supplier PG&E had its stock future sharply critiqued after S&P slashed its rating. The agency cut the key rate five notches from a “BBB-” to “B”, reducing it to so called junk status. The move on Tuesday comes amid concerns that recent wildfires, such as the devastating Camp Fire, will…MORE

Trial Starts in Sledgehammer Killings of California Family

Trial Starts in Sledgehammer Killings of California Family

    SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — The 2010 disappearance of a family from their Southern California home puzzled investigators for years, with no signs of forced entry and the couple’s credit cards untouched. After their remains were found three years later in the desert more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) away, authorities charged a…MORE

Gov. Gavin Newsom Sworn In, Slams Trump White House

Gov. Gavin Newsom Sworn In, Slams Trump White House

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday and immediately drew sharp battle lines with President Donald Trump, pledging to enact “progressive, principled” policies as the antidote to the White House’s “corruption and incompetence.” “People’s lives, freedom, security, the water we drink, the air we breathe — they all hang in…MORE

2 Workers Killed in AG Accident in Western Fresno County, Identifies Released

2 Workers Killed in AG Accident in Western Fresno County, Identifies Released

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Identifies have been released of two workers killed in an AG accident in Western Fresno County over the weekend. The Fresno County Sheriff’s /Coroner’s Office says 66-year-old Arnold Torres, of Lemoore was a mechanic. 31-year-old Angel Barajas of Cantua Creek was an operator. They both died Saturday morning in an…MORE

Man Charged in Murder of Edison High School Graduate

Man Charged in Murder of Edison High School Graduate

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is charged in the murder of an Edison High School graduate. 35-year-old Tristan Beaudette was camping in a tent at Malibu Creek State Park with his 2-year-old and 4-year-old daughters, when he was shot in the head and killed at 4:44 a.m. on June 22, 2018.     Beaudette…MORE

Newsom to be Sworn in as CA’s 40th Governor

Newsom to be Sworn in as CA’s 40th Governor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Jerry Brown is passing his title to fellow Democrat Gavin Newsom. Newsom will be sworn in Monday as California’s 40th governor. It marks a generational shift for California’s leadership. Newsom is 51, while Brown is 80. It’s the first time California has elected two Democrats in a row since…MORE

Hanford PD Nabs Two for NYE Party Murder

Hanford PD Nabs Two for NYE Party Murder

(KMJ)  Hanford Police have arrested two men in connection with a murder that occurred at a New Year’s Eve party. The body of the victim, Salvador Valdavinos, was discovered in a shallow grave early Saturday morning near the corner of 9th Ave. and Hanford-Armona Road.  He had been buried after being shot during an argument…MORE