Category Archives: Local News

Bakersfield PD Officer Among Injured In Deadly Las Vegas Shooting

Bakersfield PD Officer Among Injured In Deadly Las Vegas Shooting

LAS VEGAS (KMJ/AP) — One Bakersfield Police officer is among the hundreds of people injured after what is now confirmed to be the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The department has confirmed that one of its off-duty officers was shot during that incident in Las Vegas, when a shower of bullets rained down…MORE

Hundreds Protest Arpaio’s Fresno Appearance

Hundreds Protest Arpaio’s Fresno Appearance

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – More than 300 people gathered down the street from where former Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff Joe Arpaio was speaking Friday at the Fresno County Republican Party’s dinner in Fresno. Arpaio was the guest speaker inside while outside the venue, the line of people filling the sidewalks grew, and there was…MORE

Governor Brown Signs Bills Addressing Affordable Housing

Governor Brown Signs Bills Addressing Affordable Housing

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs a package of 15 bills on Friday to tackle the state’s affordable housing crisis. The bills add billions of dollars for new, affordable housing, more inclusive, mixed-income communities and shelter for the growing number of homeless. “We want to achieve safety, aesthetics and the right kind of…MORE

State Senate GOP Leader Calling For Veto Of Sanctuary State Bill

State Senate GOP Leader Calling For Veto Of Sanctuary State Bill

FRESNO (KMJ) — A prominent California Republican is calling for a veto the “sanctuary state” bill. State Senate GOP leader Patricia Bates has sent Governor Jerry Brown a letter calling for him to reject SB54. In it, she acknowledges the author’s concerns regarding federal policies, but adds “this measure will not solve those problems. Instead…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Two Greater One-horned Rhinos

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Two Greater One-horned Rhinos

  Fresno Chaffee Zoo officials announces the recent arrival of two, male greater one-horned rhinoceros! Both are from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Two-year-old rhino, Chutti, (seen above) arrived Monday. His name means “holiday” in Hindi since he was born on Thanksgiving. The second rhino, Maza, (below) arrived Wednesday. He was born on July…MORE

Fresno Unified School District Releases Latest Proposal to FTA

Fresno Unified School District Releases Latest Proposal to FTA

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified School District Releases Latest Proposal to FTA. See Below:   MEDIA ADVISORY Fresno Unified Provides Updated Proposal to FTA Fresno Unified and the Board of Education are committed to ensuring our schools remain open and safe for our students and we reach a labor agreement with our teachers. The district has…MORE

2nd Rock Fall Injures One in Yosemite

2nd Rock Fall Injures One in Yosemite

FRESNO (KMJ) — A second rock fall has occurred at Yosemite National Park, a day an earlier rock fall claimed one life and injured another.(click here to read more). At least one person has been injured in the second event Thursday afternoon. That person was flown out of the park via air ambulance to a local…MORE

No Transparency Act Over Arpaio Visit

No Transparency Act Over Arpaio Visit

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – As former Maricopa County, Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio is set to speak Friday in Fresno, Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria proposed the Transparency and Accountability of Taxpayer Money Act on Thursday. Councilwoman Soria’s office released a press advisory that she would be calling on Fresno City Council to approve increased transparency because…MORE

Calif. Presidential Primary Moving to March

Calif. Presidential Primary Moving to March

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California’s presidential primary will be held in March 2020, three months earlier than during the 2016 election. Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation Wednesday to move up the primary. Supporters of the change want to give California more influence in choosing the Republican and Democratic nominees. The state awards the most…MORE