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
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Emotions ran high as a distraught Fresno mother convicted of child abuse pleaded with a judge to spare her from prison on Tuesday. “There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t regret any of that, and I do,” Joy Frances Collins said. “And I beg for your mercy so…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The City of Fresno is looking into possibly leasing a portion of a building that once belonged to the now-defunct Bitwise company. The State Center Warehouse is located on “R” and Huntington Boulevard in Downtown Fresno. City council members are considering a lease agreement for 37,000 square feet on the second…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) It’s been 16 years since Fresno residents saw a rate increase for trash service. Now, a significant rate hike is being debated. “We have to follow the Proposition 218 process”, Fresno City Manager Georganne White told Broeske & Musson. Prop 218 means the city has to mail a notice about the proposed…… MORE
