Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Tulare City Hall Evacuated Over Bomb Threat – Nothing Found

Tulare City Hall Evacuated Over Bomb Threat – Nothing Found

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tulare City Hall was evacuated Tuesday due to a bomb threat. Tulare Police were clearing the scene after an investigation. Police began searching the building around 11:00 Tuesday morning. Tulare officers were asking people to stay away from the 400 block of Kern Avenue. About 50 City Hall employees were evacuated…MORE

USDA Loans $449 Million For Sites Reservoir Project

USDA Loans $449 Million For Sites Reservoir Project

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The US Department of Agriculture announced that it was loaning $449 million to the Sites Reservoir Project. Funds will be used to build the interconnection facilities to move water in and out of Sites Reservoir. The announcement was made Tuesday by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue,…MORE

Allegation Against CA’s Democratic Party Chair “A Serious Concern”

Allegation Against CA’s Democratic Party Chair “A Serious Concern”

SACRAMENTO (KMJ/AP) — The Chair of the California Democratic Party has temporarily stepped down, following accusations of of sexual misconduct. Eric Bauman’s leave of absence began Monday. It has been alleged that he sexually harassed and assaulted several people during party functions. The alleged victims have not been identified. An external organization has been drafted…MORE

Stanislaus Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Killed During Chase Near Modesto

Stanislaus Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Killed During Chase Near Modesto

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Stanislaus Co. Sheriff’s deputy died during a chase involving a man with at least three prior DUI convictions in the last nine years, investigators confirmed early Monday morning. Investigators said deputies were called to the intersection of Oakdale Rd. and Patterson Rd. in Riverbank, just outside Modesto, around 9:45…MORE

Mission Control Live: Watch InSight Mars Landing

Mission Control Live: Watch InSight Mars Landing

Front page photo credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech After seven months of traveling through space, the NASA InSight lander will land on Mars and begin its permanent residence on Monday. The spacecraft is expected to land at 12 pm PST. InSight, or Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, is going to explore a part of Mars…MORE