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Water Released Into Valley Canals Prompts Safety Warnings In Fresno County

Water Released Into Valley Canals Prompts Safety Warnings In Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — As water fills the canals throughout Fresno County, deputies take the opportunity to remind the public of how dangerous they are. The canals are currently at full force and the sheriff’s office has some tips that can be seen below to stay safe and avoid a deadly incident as they…MORE

Governor Newsom Signs Order in Response to Infant Formula Shortage

Governor Newsom Signs Order in Response to Infant Formula Shortage

(KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signs an executive order cracking down on those over-charging for infant formula amid the ongoing nationwide shortage. Here are the details, as released Tuesday by the Governor’s Office: As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to support families amid the national shortage of infant formula, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an…MORE

Driver Crashes Into Vineyard, Arrested For DUI in Madera

Driver Crashes Into Vineyard, Arrested For DUI in Madera

(KMJ) — A man was arrested early Saturday morning after police say he crashed his car into a vineyard in Madera. Madera Police says Marc Mendoza was heading south down Westberry Blvd and meant to turn on Almond Avenue. Rather than making the turn, Mendoza crashed into a vineyard and was seen by witnesses walking…MORE

Teen Shot While At Visalia Family Gathering

Teen Shot While At Visalia Family Gathering

(KMJ) — A Teenage girl was struck by a stray bullet during a family event at her home in Visalia. Visalia Police say they have an open investigation on a shooting incident that happened near the 2100 Block of North Divisadero Street. A family was having a gathering at their house nearby when the shooting…MORE

Navy Identifies Lemoore Pilot Killed in Training Crash

Navy Identifies Lemoore Pilot Killed in Training Crash

(KMJ) – The U.S. Navy releases the identity of an aviator from an NAS Lemoore squadron killed in a training crash in Southern California. Here are the details, as released by the Naval Air Forces Public Affairs Office: Navy pilot Lt. Richard Bullock was killed when his F/A-18E Super Hornet crashed in the vicinity of…MORE

City of Fresno Announces New Director of Public Utilities

City of Fresno Announces New Director of Public Utilities

FRESNO, CA – City Manager Georgeanne White announced that Brock D. Buche has been named the City of Fresno’s new Director of Public Utilities (DPU), effective May 13, 2022. He replaces Michael Carbajal, who left the City in January to accept a position as the Assistant General Manager for the Consolidated Irrigation District. “His technical skills are…MORE

Magnitude-4.1 Earthquake Strikes East Bay Region

Magnitude-4.1 Earthquake Strikes East Bay Region

(KMJ) — A magnitude-4.1 earthquake was recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) early Thursday morning in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay area. The quake’s epicenter was near Bay Point, Calif. and was felt around 5:00 a.m. in places like Sacramento, San Jose and Modesto. Bay Point is just west of…MORE

Over 1,700 lbs. Of Illegal Fireworks Confiscated, One Arrested In Porterville

Over 1,700 lbs. Of Illegal Fireworks Confiscated, One Arrested In Porterville

(KMJ) — A traffic stop by Porterville Police led them to discover over 1,700 lbs. of illegal fireworks on Tuesday. Officer say they pulled over, 50 year old Anthony Rodriguez, near Plano St. and Vandalia Ave and found him to be under the influence. Detectives at another location, also found more illegal fireworks adding to…MORE

Fresno State Announces 2022 Themes for 6 Home Football Games

Fresno State Announces 2022 Themes for 6 Home Football Games

FRESNO, Calif. – With just three months to the day until kickoff of the 2022 football season at Bulldog Stadium, Fresno State announced its themes for the six home games set to be played in Fresno this fall. The season will kick off inside Bulldog Stadium on September 1 as the ‘Dogs host Cal Poly for…MORE