SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a major legislative proposal as part of his $1.75 billion package to confront the housing cost crisis. The new proposal sets higher short-term goals for housing that cities and counties must meet, and provides $750 million in support and incentives to help jurisdictions plan and zone for…… MORE
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House Passes HR1 “For the People Act”
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The bill known as HR 1 passed Thursday on a party line vote of 234 to 193. Valley Democratic Congressman TJ Cox speaking on the floor, Thursday said it will stamp out corruption in Washington. It’s a key priority of the new Democratic majority, and would enact wide-ranging ethics reform,…… MORE
Madera County Highway 41 Open Again After Rock Slide
MADERA (KMJ) — A section of Highway 41 between Highway 145 and North Fork Road has reopened, following a rock slide there earlier this week. Both directions were shut down after what Caltrans described as approximately 10 cubic yards of rock, or a dump truck full, crashed down onto the road near Rocky Cut Road.…… MORE
Police Arrest Murder Suspect, Owed $30k For Exotic Dancers
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police say a 29-year-old client who owed thousands to an exotic dancer company was arrested Thursday for murder. On Sunday, March 3, 2019, 29-year-old Randy Jones was meeting Justin Garza at the Motel 6 on Blackstone. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says Jones was in the hole for $30,000 for…… MORE
Fresno Father is killed, Victim’s Dad Pleads For Witnesses To Come Forward
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A young Fresno father of two is killed, the victim’s father makes a plea for witnesses to come forward. 22-year-old Andrew Valdez lost his life on February 2nd, but police don’t know why he was shot. His father, Alejandro Lopez, hopes that witnesses contact Fresno Police, speaking during a news…… MORE
Deputies Trying to Identify Girl Found Dead in Duffel Bag Near Los Angeles Hiking Trail
LOS ANGELES, CA (KMJ) – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is trying to identify a young girl whose body was found in a duffel bag near a hiking trail. The girl’s body was found down an embankment in the unincorporated area of Hacienda Heights on Tuesday. Deputies say the girl was found…… MORE
Fresno Man Dies Days After Being Found Injured in Alley
FRESNO, CA (KMJ – A man dies just days after being found injured in a Southeast Fresno alley. On March 2, 2019, 53 year old Ernesto Hernandez of Fresno passed away in the hospital. His death has been ruled a homicide and Fresno County Sheriff’s homicide detectives are now conducting an investigation. Around 11:30…… MORE
TCSO: Video Shows 52-Year-Old Offering Teen A Ride Before Her Murder
TULARE (KMJ) — An arrest has been made in the murder of an 18-year-old woman from Tulare. 52-year-old Dale William Watson has been charged following a traffic stop in Porterville. The victim, Dynasty Alexander, was found near an orchard off Hosfield Drive in Tulare, south of the International Agri-Center. Tulare County Sheriff’s Office described her…… MORE
City Without Orphans Founder Whitney Bunker Named “Woman of the Year”
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – During a day of honoring women at the State Capital, a Central Valley non-profit director is recognized. Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R- Fresno) named Whitney Bunker “Woman of the Year,” on Monday. Bunker is the founder of City Without Orphans that works to change the lives of adoptive families and vulnerable children in the…… MORE
“Machete Murderer” Tied to 25 Farm Workers Slayings Has Died At 85
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A notorious serial killer tied to slayings of 25 farm workers, has died at age 85. Juan Corona had been held at California State Prison-Corcoran. He was convicted of the murders in 1971. Prosecutors say he met his victims through his farm-labor contracting business He stabbed them and then buried…… MORE
