FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Gov. Gavin Newsom wants former President Donald Trump on the California ballot in 2024, unlike his Lt. Governor. “There is no doubt that Donald Trump is a threat to our liberties and even to our democracy,” Newsom said in a statement. “But in California, we defeat candidates at the polls. Everything else…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Look for flu and COVID-19 infections to ramp up in the coming weeks, U.S. health officials say, with increases fueled by holiday gatherings, too many unvaccinated people and a new version of the coronavirus that may be spreading more easily. High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Officials are stressing the importance of vaccines after four flu-related deaths in Fresno County. The Fresno County Department of Public Health says the first death was an elderly person who caught the flu. Since then, three more deaths related to the flu have been reported in the county. The department…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) In an exclusive interview Thursday with KMJ’s Ray Appleton, Major League Baseball legend Steve Garvey said he’s not surprised that he’s quickly climbing in the polls in the contentious race for US Senate. A new poll released this week from Politico shows Garvey trailing only Rep. Adam Schiff (D) 28% – 19%.…… MORE
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP/KMJ) — Torrential rain flooded homes and streets in Southern California’s coastal cities Thursday, stranding some drivers in typically idyllic Santa Barbara and compounding holiday travel headaches. The downpours targeted Ventura and Santa Barbara counties northwest of Los Angeles County overnight, swamping areas in the cities of Port Hueneme, Oxnard and Santa…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) In an exclusive interview with KMJ’s Broeske & Musson on Thursday, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp discussed the current state of affairs when it comes to crime in California. Smittcamp did not hold back when asked about the soft-on-crime attitudes of Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta. Listen below:… MORE
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones. The law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A free microchipping event is taking place in Fresno on Friday. Mell Garcia is behind a drive to get pets in the city of Fresno fitted with a microchip. She says Fresno has been having a problem with overcrowding of animals at its shelters. As of January 1st, 2024, no strays…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A trip to see wild animals in the Valley will soon cost you more. For the first time in three years, ticket and membership prices at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo are going up. The zoo says the increase is due to the rising costs of operations, including animal medication, upgrades and maintenance.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Home sales in the Golden State have fallen to its lowest level in 16 years, according to the latest report from the California Association of Realtors. The latest figures show that home sales during November were down 7.4% compared to October and down by 5.8% compared to November 2022. The decline…… MORE
