SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a record $156 million in gun violence prevention grants provided as part of the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program (CalVIP). The funding announced today will support 79 cities and nonprofit organizations that are implementing anti-violence programs suited to the unique needs of their local communities. “While…… MORE
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ) — Madera police arrested a man they say was in the process of stealing catalytic converters from multiple vehicles at the Madera Irrigation District (MID) facility Wednesday night. Around 10:45 p.m., a MID employee monitoring the surveillance cameras noticed the suspects park a white van in a nearby orchard, cut the chain…… MORE
BRAWLEY, Calif. (AP) — A Marine Corps aircraft crashed Wednesday in the Southern California desert and civilian and military emergency crews were responding, but there were no immediate details about those on board, the military said. Naval Air Facility El Centro said in a Facebook post that the aircraft was from the 3rd Marine Aircraft…… MORE
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
(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
(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
(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
(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
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant and alleged member of the “boogaloo” extremist movement was sentenced to 41 years in prison Friday for the fatal shooting of a federal security officer in the San Francisco Bay Area amid large 2020 protests against police brutality. Steven Carrillo, 33, had pleaded guilty…… MORE
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
