Category Archives: Local News

Valley Veterans Take Off On The 14th Central Valley Honor Flight

Valley Veterans Take Off On The 14th Central Valley Honor Flight

FRESNO (KMJ) — Veterans from across the Central Valley are now on a three-day visit to the East Coast, taking part in what organizers call a “trip of a lifetime” to see the memorials dedicated to their actions. The 68 former service members, whose ages range from 80 to 97, were assembled inside Fresno Yosemite…MORE

Wildfires Rage in Calif. Wine Country

(CNN) – Wildfires in California’s wine country raged overnight forcing evacuations from a hospital, homes and hotels as they spread across roads and torched several structures, local officials told CNN. Multiple people were treated for injuries, CNN affiliate KPIX reported. The blazes engulfed acreage in Sonoma and Napa counties as responders worked through the night…MORE

Brandau: “Fresno Could Lose Out On A Lot Of Money” Due To Sanctuary State Bill

Brandau: “Fresno Could Lose Out On A Lot Of Money” Due To Sanctuary State Bill

FRESNO (KMJ) — The signing of Senate Bill 54 has been celebrated in Sacramento by its author Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, but a Fresno City Councilman fears the approval of the “sanctuary state” bill could see repercussions for local residents. “I’m really worried about the impact to our city, the City of…MORE

1st Central Valley Summit for Animal Welfare Tackling Pet Overpopulation

1st Central Valley Summit for Animal Welfare Tackling Pet Overpopulation

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The first Central Valley Summit for Animal Welfare taking place Friday, October 6th in Visalia. The San Francisco Spca and Central Valley Rescue Railroad are partnering to save lives by hosting the summit, taking place at the Wyndham Hotel. “We are bringing together almost all of the shelters – municipal shelters –…MORE

Two Bodies Pulled From Car In Kings River

Two Bodies Pulled From Car In Kings River

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Search and rescue teams have now pulled two bodies out of a car in the Kings River. Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says the license plate on the vehicle in the river matched the car driven by 31-year old Yinan Wang and his wife 30-year old Jie Song. The two Chinese…MORE

Security At The Big Fresno Fair “Beefed Up To The Max”

Security At The Big Fresno Fair “Beefed Up To The Max”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Bag checks, wanding, and new patrols, are all part of a push to ensure this year’s Big Fresno Fair remains safe. It comes as the country continues to deal with the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, now described as the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. “We were very proactive in…MORE

Kings River Recovery Effort For Missing Couple Planned By Fresno Sheriff & CHP

Kings River Recovery Effort For Missing Couple Planned By Fresno Sheriff & CHP

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A recovery operation is planned for early Thursday morning to extract a car that landed in the Kings River back in august. Fresno Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team (SAR) will work with members of the California Highway Patrol to recover two bodies inside the wreckage of a Ford SUV in the…MORE