Category Archives: Local News

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

Services Taking Place for Fallen Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh

Services Taking Place for Fallen Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Services Taking Place for Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh. Corporal Singh was shot to death on December 26. VIewings took place in Newman and Modesto on Friday. Crowds stood by to pay their respects while Modesto Police led a procession as his body was moved from Salas Brothers Funeral Home in…MORE

Man Dies in Yosemite National Park on Christmas Day

Man Dies in Yosemite National Park on Christmas Day

  YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA. (KMJ) – A man visiting Yosemite National Park died on Christmas Day, a National Park Service official says. It happened in the Silver Apron area, which is a body of water between Vernal and Nevada Falls. According to Acting Chief of Public and Congressional Affairs Andrew Muñoz, first responders got…MORE

Tulare PD Announces Memorial Service For Fallen K9 Officer Bane

Tulare PD Announces Memorial Service For Fallen K9 Officer Bane

    TULARE, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare Police Department announces the memorial service for fallen K9 Officer Bane. On December 9th, K9 “Bane” was killed in the line of duty. On January 9th, Tulare PD will be giving Bane a memorial service at the International Agri-Center at 4500 S. Laspina Blvd. in Tulare CA.…MORE

Below Average Snowpack, But “The Season’s Still Early”

Below Average Snowpack, But “The Season’s Still Early”

PHILLIPS (KMJ) — Figures from the first snow survey of the year at Phillips Station show a below average snowpack. Officials with the California Department of Water Resources placed it at 80% of average to date, with a snow depth of 25.5 inches. The DWR also revealed that the statewide snow water content stands at…MORE

Alleged Newman Cop Killer Arraigned in Modesto

Alleged Newman Cop Killer Arraigned in Modesto

  MODESTO, CA (KMJ) – An alleged cop killer is arraigned Wednesday in Modesto. Gustavo Perez Arriaga told the judge at the Stanislaus County Curthouse that his name is actually Paulo Virgen Mendoza, and that Arriaga was an alias. Mendoza has been charged with the murder of 33-year-old Corporal Ronil Singh, along with a special…MORE