FRESNO, CA. (KMJ) — The USGS is reporting a magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook around 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday. Initially USGS reported a 6.0 magnitude quake, centered near Lone Pine on the east side of the Sierras. The quake centered in Inyo County, about 15- 20 miles south east of Lone Pine. Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones…… MORE
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that the California Department of Education (CDE) has released comprehensive guidance that will support public school leaders across the state as they work with their local health officers to plan for the safe reopening of campuses and classrooms this fall. Titled “Stronger Together: A Guidebook…… MORE
FRESNO, CA – Mayor Lee Brand announced that yard sales and other sales of personal property conducted by residents on their premises are considered an authorized activity, under State and Fresno County health and safety guidelines. As part of Friday’s announcement, the City of Fresno reminds residents that all current public health protocols, including…… MORE
FRESNO , CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County Jail Inmate has tested positive for COVID-19. The Sheriff’s Office says the inmate was one of eight placed in the Fresno County Jail’s quarantine area, back in April. Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says that area was created after one of the jail’s correctional officers tested positive. Botti…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom hosted a digital roundtable Wednesday morning with Californians who work in the fitness industry. One gym owner on Zoom with the Governor was relaying the stress of closing down while waiting for Phase 3 of Newsom’s plan, calling the situation “desperate.”. Participants were sharing how they’re how they…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno police are gathering evidence after two bodies were found near Peach & McKinley Avenues in Fresno Wednesday afternoon. The bodies of a man and a woman were lying between the railroad tracks and fence line. Police taped off the scene and called homicide detectives. It’s unknown what caused the…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — Governor Gavin Newsom announces hair salons and barbershops can now be added to the regional re-openings. The Gov. making the announcement Tuesday, at his daily coronavirus briefing. The details of how the salons open is at the direction of the county public health departments. NEW: Starting today, many counties…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Confusion arises over whether or not people are being required to wear in Fresno County. On Wednesday, some media outlets were reporting a supposed new order that masks were being required by Friday, May 22, 2020. The issue was quickly rectified Wednesday, live on-air during KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show, after a…… MORE
FRESNO, CA. (KMJ) — A woman’s body was found inside a home south of Fresno and detectives say there are signs of trauma. Homicide detectives with Fresno County Sheriff’s Office were called Wednesday morning to the home on E Britten Ave., near Central and Cherry Avenues. Deputies were originally called for the report of an…… MORE
MADERA, CA (KMJ) — Madera County has met the readiness criteria set by the state and is now approved to move forward to later stage 2. In stage 2.5 the following businesses may open effective immediately: Dine-in restaurants Retail stores Swap meets (may re-open as of May 31, 2020) Office-based businesses (teleworking still encouraged) Limited…… MORE
