Category Archives: Liz Kern News Articles

TSA Releases New Rules Affecting Passenger Carry-On Luggage

TSA Releases New Rules Affecting Passenger Carry-On Luggage

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Transportation Security Administration releases new rules affecting passenger luggage. If you are flying anywhere for spring break — be advised that the TSA has new stricter procedures pertaining to your carry-on bags. Any electronic larger than a cell phone has to come out of your carry-on bag and go into…MORE

Former St. Anthony’s Vicar Father Bert Mello Dies

Former St. Anthony’s Vicar Father Bert Mello Dies

FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Father Bert Mello, the former parochial vicar at St. Anthony of Padua in Fresno died Tuesday morning. Pastor Mello was known for telling his congregation in both Fresno and Bakersfield about his life of sin before he joined the priesthood. He was raised Catholic but turned away from the church. He once…MORE

DWR Updates Repair Work At Lake Oroville Dam

DWR Updates Repair Work At Lake Oroville Dam

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Department of Water Resources provided an update Wednesday on the Lake Oroville Spillways Emergency Recovery Project. One major milestone — construction on the underground secant pile cutoff wall at the emergency spillway was completed on March 7th.   In February, crews began construction of the concrete splashpad, to reduce…MORE

Gubernatorial Candidate Antonio Villaraigosa Visits Fresno, Promises Economic Opportunity

Gubernatorial Candidate Antonio Villaraigosa Visits Fresno, Promises Economic Opportunity

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa visited Fresno on Tuesday. The former Los Angeles mayor was in the Tower District discussing job training and economic opportunity. Villaraigosa and his wife toured the Neighborhood Thrift Store’s job training facility on Olive Street, and met with job trainees. The 65 year-old candidate spoke…MORE

Iconic Ferris Wheel On Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Is Closing

Iconic Ferris Wheel On Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Is Closing

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) – The iconic Ferris wheel at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is closing. After 60 years, numerous movie and TV appearances, and more than 4 million riders since 1986 alone, the ride is being retired. The Ferris wheel was down during the winter for routine maintenance, and that’s when the…MORE

Turlock Man Pleads Guilty To Laser Strike On Sheriff’s Dept. Helicopter

Turlock Man Pleads Guilty To Laser Strike On Sheriff’s Dept. Helicopter

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Turlock man pleads guilty on Monday to shining a laser at a sheriff’s helicopter. According to court documents, 31-year-old Roger John of Turlock — struck the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department Helicopter Air 101 — at least 5 times back in October of 2017. The beam of light caused interference…MORE

Fresno Police Ask Public’s Help Finding Missing Teen

Fresno Police Ask Public’s Help Finding Missing Teen

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Police are asking for help finding a teen who has been missing for nearly a week. On Saturday, . The teen walked out of the Sanctuary Youth Shelter in Downtown Fresno after spending two days there. SATURDAY, 17-year-old Zion Christian walked out of the Sanctuary Youth Shelter in Downtown Fresno after…MORE

Toddler In Hospital After Suspected Honey Oil Fire

Toddler In Hospital After Suspected Honey Oil Fire

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A toddler is sent to the hospital in critical condition after a suspected honey oil fire on Friday in Springville. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says three people were injured in the blaze that started around 5:00 a.m. and destroyed the home on Balch Park Road. Once the fire was completely out, Tulare…MORE

Explosion Sends 1 to Hospital, Clovis Police Suspect Drug Activity

Explosion Sends 1 to Hospital, Clovis Police Suspect Drug Activity

  CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ) — One person is injured after an explosion inside a car in a Clovis shoppoing center. Clovis police says they received calls around 8:45 Friday morning of a car fire in the shopping center at Willow and Nees. The Clovis Police Bomb Squad deployed to inspect the car. Neighbors says they heard…MORE

3 Men From Southern California Indicted For Drug Trafficking In Fresno

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Three men from Southern California are indicted Thursday for drug trafficking in Fresno It was a multi-agency investigation including members of the Sheriffs Offices of Fresno and Tulare Counties, the CHP, The Fresno Methamphetamine Task Force, and ICE agents that led to the arrests. The four-count indictment was brought against 33…MORE