Category Archives: Liz Kern News Articles

Winter Storm Boosts Snowpack To 39%, DWR Says Water Content Still Below Average

Winter Storm Boosts Snowpack To 39%, DWR Says Water Content Still Below Average

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A winter storm boosts the Sierra Snowpack to 39%, but the DWR says water content still below average. On Monday, March 5th, the California Department of Water Resources conducted its third snow-pack survey of the year, a supplemental snow survey at Phillips to capture the results of the storm over the…MORE

Coalinga’s Mayor Addresses Rumors About Sales Tax Measure Failure

Coalinga’s Mayor Addresses Rumors About Sales Tax Measure Failure

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Coalinga’s Mayor speaks out about the sales tax measure that failed due to swing votes by Coalinga State Hospital patients. In November, a one-cent tax hike to prevent the loss of public safety jobs and services in the city of Coalinga was voted down by Coalinga State Hospital patients. Coalinga Mayor…MORE

“Officers Were Just Doing Their Job” Says Officer-Involved Shooting Suspect – Kern DA Finds Police Actions Justified

“Officers Were Just Doing Their Job” Says Officer-Involved Shooting Suspect – Kern DA Finds Police Actions Justified

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –  Review of an officer-involved shooting in Kern County is released on Friday, finding that Bakersfield Police officers acted accordingly in the situation. The suspect, himself, even saying later that “the officers were just doing their job.” The Kern County DA’s Office says back in December of 2016, Bakersfield Police officers made a…MORE

Skiers – China Peak Reopens Friday!

Skiers – China Peak Reopens Friday!

UPDATE: AS OF 4;15 PM THURSDAY MARCH 1   *  14″ so far as of 4:15 PM since 5 AM this morning, snowing hard. *  Open tomorrow, 9AM-4PM. *  Now open Friday-Monday, 9AM-4PM through hopefully late April. *  Open this weekend Chairs 1, 2 (new quad), 4, 6 & 7 plus beginner area, most terrain open. *  Inn…MORE

Winter Storm Prompts Evacuation Order For Areas Of Santa Barbara County

Winter Storm Prompts Evacuation Order For Areas Of Santa Barbara County

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for parts of Santa Barbara County in the area where the Thomas Fire, Sherpa Fire and Whittier Fires burned. In preparation for evacuation, Santa Barbara County is advising you: Put together important documents and contact numbers. Fill up your gas tank Fill any…MORE

7 Warrants Served In Bakersfield Raid Targeting Illicit Drug Spice

7 Warrants Served In Bakersfield Raid Targeting Illicit Drug Spice

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A multi-agency raid on Wednesday morning in Bakersfield, targets businesses allegedly selling the illegal synthetic drug called spice. In the culmination of an investigation underway for a month, seven search warrants were served by Bakersfield Police on tips from residents. At one location on South Chester Avenue and Wilson Road,…MORE

Fresno’s 17th Annual Rogue Festival Kicking Off: March 2-10

Fresno’s 17th Annual Rogue Festival Kicking Off: March 2-10

[Photo: Rogue] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s homegrown and eclectic…. Fresno’s Rogue Festival takes over the Tower District from March 2-10, celebrating its 17th year. It’s considered a “fringe festival” showcasing the independent artist rather than established arts institutions Since 2002, the performing arts festival has featured talent – local, national and international, from actors…MORE

F.U.S.D. & Fresno PD Say They Will Prosecute Students For Copycat Threats

F.U.S.D. & Fresno PD Say They Will Prosecute Students For Copycat Threats

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified and Fresno Police are sending a strong message — they will not tolerate copycat school threats. There have been 12 threats investigated by Fresno Police after the Florida school shooting. Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson said it’s costing them time, money, resources and inciting fear. “Parents are having…MORE

Lemoore High School Student Jailed For Bringing Gun To Campus, Father Arrested

Lemoore High School Student Jailed For Bringing Gun To Campus, Father Arrested

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Police are investigating a student who brought a weapon to campus at Lemoore High School. The school sent a message to parents on Monday, after students saw it in the 16 year-old’s backpack at school and reported it. Officers searched the student’s residence in Lemoore and confiscated the weapon, an illegal…MORE

Valley Native Jose Ramirez Ready For Historic WBC World Championship Fight

Valley Native Jose Ramirez Ready For Historic WBC World Championship Fight

  FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Valley native and boxer Jose Ramirez is getting fore his Historic WBC World Championship Fight at Madison Square Garden. A Press Conference was held Friday, at the Maya Cinema at Fresno State’s Campus Pointe. Ramirez thanking God and his family says he’s prepared for the fight and his trip to New…MORE