Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Shaver Lake Water Treatment Plant Damaged by Creek Fire

Shaver Lake Water Treatment Plant Damaged by Creek Fire

(Photo courtesy:  Sierra National Forest)   (KMJ) – Fresno County Public Works engineers have completed a preliminary survey of the Shaver Lake wastewater treatment plant and determined it has damage caused by the Creek Fire.  As a result, it is now out of service until necessary repairs can be made. Fire damage to the holding ponds…MORE

DeChambeau Dominates, Wins US Open

DeChambeau Dominates, Wins US Open

[vemba-video id=”sports/2020/09/21/us-open-bryson-dechambeau-interview-spt-atl.cnn”] (KMJ) Clovis East alum Bryson DeChambeau dominated the field Sunday to snag his first major title, the 120th US Open. DeChambeau, 27, played masterfully at the difficult Winged Foot.course finishing at -6.  No other player was under par. Mathew Wolff finished second at even par. DeChambeau is the third person in history to…MORE

Tulare County Sheriff Issues Mandatory Evacuation Order for Silver City, Mineral King, Effective Immediately, Due to SQF Fire

Tulare County Sheriff Issues Mandatory Evacuation Order for Silver City, Mineral King, Effective Immediately, Due to SQF Fire

http:// Update 1:35 p.m. Friday: The Tulare County Sheriff has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Silver City and Mineral King, effective immediately, due to the Sequoia Complex Fire. Mandatory evacuation means an immediate threat to life safety and property; all residents must evacuate the area. The temporary evacuation points are at the Exeter Memorial…MORE

Firefighter Killed Battling Blaze Sparked by Gender Reveal Party

Firefighter Killed Battling Blaze Sparked by Gender Reveal Party

(Photo courtesy: San Bernardino National Forest) (KMJ) –  A firefighter has died battling a wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest that officials say was sparked by a device used to reveal a baby’s gender. The Forest Service says the death occurred Thursday as crews battled the El Dorado Fire. Cal Fire says this blaze was sparked…MORE

Yosemite National Park Closed Due to Hazardous Air Quality

Yosemite National Park Closed Due to Hazardous Air Quality

  Yosemite National Park announced Thursday that the park would close to all visitors and vehicle access due to thick smoke from the many wildfires burning throughout the state. The smoke has caused hazardous air quality throughout the park and beyond. All park entrance stations and roads were closing beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.…MORE