FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Vast areas of California’s Central Valley are sinking faster than in the past as massive amounts of groundwater are pumped during the historic drought, state officials said, citing new research by NASA scientists. They said Wednesday that the data show the ground is sinking nearly two inches each month in some…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A blaze burning for nearly three weeks on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada surged in size in a recreation area outside Kings Canyon National Park where more than 2,500 campers, hikers, employees and residents have been evacuated. The blaze crossed Highway 180 and a river prompting the evacuation of…… MORE
A 15 year old boy is jailed and facing numerous charges after Fresno Police say he triggered a lockdown at Hoover High School Wednesday morning. Fresno Police Spokesperson Lt. Joe Gomez tells KMJ News that a 15 year old student came at school Monday for the first day of school – and refused to go to class. …… MORE
One local organization with ties across California is changing a potentially negative outcome for children. Boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, are creating a positive path in life through a program called Boys 2 Men Girls 2 Women” located at the Pinedale Rec Center. Executive Director Joseph Perry – known as “Uncle Joe”…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno residents are among the chosen few across the United States who can now get Google to estimate how much money they can save using solar panels. It’s all about using the information the search engine already has on your home, thanks to it’s maps and earth services, to determine how much…… MORE
The Kern County Coroner says the suspect wanted in that massive 18-day manhunt in the mountains east of Bakserfield shot himself. 34-year old Benjamin Ashley died Saturday night during a shooting involving two deputies outside a mini-mart in Inyokern. Kern County Chief Deputy Curtis Cornelison said Ashley had six gunshot wounds from the deputies. But…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A weeks-old Central California wildfire found new power and surged across a highway, forcing the evacuation of 1,000 people from their homes, authorities said. Strong high pressure over the area will keep warmer and drier conditions over the blaze Wednesday and could pose a challenge to firefighters, even as a cooling…… MORE
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Three current and former California Highway Patrol officers, a prominent criminal defense attorney and four others were formally charged Tuesday in connection with the disappearance and death of a Northern California man. Investigators say attorney Frank Carson arranged the killing of 26-year-old Korey Kauffman. Carson suspected Kauffman and others of stealing…… MORE
About 866 people, from 66 countries, took their oath of allegiance to the United states on Monday, August 18, 2015. Secretary of State Alex Padilla spoke during the ceremony. He was raised in America after his parents emigrated from Mexico. His mother cleaned house – his father was a short order cook and they obtained…… MORE
Move over Viagra — call it the pink pill for women. The FDA has approves female sex pill, the first prescription drug to boost sexual desire in women, but there are some restrictions. It’s a milestone long sought by the pharmaceutical industry, but safety restrictions on the daily pill, called Addyi, mean it will…… MORE
