Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Gov. Newsom’s Drought Emergency Water Declaration Skips Central Valley

Gov. Newsom’s Drought Emergency Water Declaration Skips Central Valley

  FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Standing in a dried out bed of Lake Mendocino, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency for two Northern California counties on Wednesday, to the ire of Central Valley leaders. Newsom’s emergency drought declaration covered only two counties above San Francisco – Mendocino and Sonoma, and the Russian River watershed…MORE

Judge: All homeless on LA’s Skid Row must be offered housing by the fall

Judge: All homeless on LA’s Skid Row must be offered housing by the fall

[vemba-video id=”9d31493cc8f414c3da438c5f0bc05f6″] (CNN) — All homeless people living on Los Angeles’ Skid Row must be offered housing by October 18, a federal judge ordered Tuesday.The order comes in response to a federal lawsuit filed last year by several citizens, business owners, and community leaders who argue officials have failed to address the homeless crisis in…MORE

Court Documents: Kristin Smart Once Buried in Suspect’s Backyard

Court Documents: Kristin Smart Once Buried in Suspect’s Backyard

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California college student missing for nearly 25 years was once buried in the backyard of the home owned by the murder suspect’s father, authorities said in a court document. The body of Kristin Smart, which has never been found, was recently moved from the home of Ruben Flores, a prosecutor…MORE

Search Continues for Clovis Attempted Murder Suspect

Search Continues for Clovis Attempted Murder Suspect

(Photo courtesy:  Clovis Police Department)   (KMJ) – The search continues for a man sought in an attempted murder in the Harlan Ranch area of Clovis. The Clovis Police Department put out the following news release: Clovis Police Detectives are asking for your help locating Troy Clowers, 36, who is currently wanted for a shooting…MORE

All Californians 16+ Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

All Californians 16+ Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

SACRAMENTO – As announced by Governor Gavin Newsom last month, all Californians aged 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting today, April 15. This expansion of eligibility comes as the state reaches major milestones in its vaccine rollout: nearly half of all residents in the 16 and older population have already received at…MORE

Study: Vaccines Carry Lower Risk of Blood Clots Than COVID-19

Study: Vaccines Carry Lower Risk of Blood Clots Than COVID-19

A study by British researchers found that people who contract COVID-19 are 95 times more likely to experience blood clots to the brain than the general population. COVID-19 also causes 10 times more cases of dangerous clotting than either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, and eight times more than the AstraZeneca vaccine, according to a…MORE

Rep. Nunes Blasts Intel Leaders for Politicizing, Weaponizing Intelligence

Rep. Nunes Blasts Intel Leaders for Politicizing, Weaponizing Intelligence

Striking back at years of politicized intelligence attacks on former President Donald Trump, Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., called out Biden administration intelligence leaders at Thursday’s worldwide threats hearing. “I hope you plan on spending a reasonable amount of time in upcoming years on activities other than investigating conservatives and spying on Republican presidential campaigns,” Nunes,…MORE

Fresno Grizzlies Announce Green Light to Open Season with Fans in Stands

Fresno Grizzlies Announce Green Light to Open Season with Fans in Stands

  The Fresno Grizzlies announced that they have officially received the green light from the Fresno County Department of Public Health to open their season on May 11 with fans in the stands. After months of collaboration, the groups say they have put together a comprehensive plan with fan and player safety as the top…MORE