Category Archives: Liz Kern News Articles

Fresno Residents Invited To City’s Master Parks Update Meetings

Fresno Residents Invited To City’s Master Parks Update Meetings

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno is holding a series of community workshops to give citizens the opportunity to provide input on its Parks Master Plan Update, a plan that will guide the growth and management of Fresno’s park system into the future. The workshops are scheduled in each City Council district, starting May…MORE

Tulare’s DA Forms Crimes Against Police Officers Unit

Tulare’s DA Forms Crimes Against Police Officers Unit

Tulare County’s District Attorney Tim Ward has announced the formation of the Crimes Against Police Officers Unit. The announcement comes as part of the District Attorney’s observance of Peace Officer Memorial Week, during which they pay respect to the 26 officers and deputies who gave their lives in Tulare County. “Ambush style attacks on police…MORE

Fresno PD Vice Busts Brothels Posing As Massage Parlors

Fresno PD Vice Busts Brothels Posing As Massage Parlors

The Fresno PD’s Vice unit is cracking down on prostitution in the city. Five search warrants were served Tuesday morning on a group of six massage parlors at the Southeast corner of First & Dakota. Fresno Police Sergeant Curt Chastain says they were tipped off to the illicit activity. “One was an actual letter that…MORE

Trump Dumps Obama’s School Lunches-FUSD Says No Change There

Trump Dumps Obama’s School Lunches-FUSD Says No Change There

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Trump Administration announces it is changing nutrition standards for school lunches. The USDA is lowering whole grain and sodium requirements for schools that have trouble getting foods that meet the standards and that kids want to eat – like allowing flavored one percent milk instead of just non-fat. Ag Secretary…MORE

103rd Clovis Rodeo Kicks Off PBR Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour

103rd Clovis Rodeo Kicks Off PBR Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour

(KMJ) – The 103rd Clovis Rodeo kicks off with something for everyone and continues a century old tradition that brings in millions in revenue to the Clovis community. Past Rodeo President Chuck Rigsby says the PBR Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour brings bulls and riders to the arena; “So it’s all bulls, all night!” Many of…MORE

Fresno’s DA May File 3 More Charges Against Alleged Racist Rampage Shooter Kori Muhammad

Fresno’s DA May File 3 More Charges Against Alleged Racist Rampage Shooter Kori Muhammad

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp will decide today whether to file three more murder charges against Kori Ali Muhammad. Steve Wright, the Assistant District Attorney says the case against the alleged shooter in last week’s rampage in Downtown Fresno is under review now. 34 year-old Zackary Randalls, 37 year-old Mark Gassett,…MORE

Fresno’s University High-Ranked 7th Best in California: U.S. News and World Report

Fresno’s University High-Ranked 7th Best in California: U.S. News and World Report

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s University High School is ranked the 7th Best High School in California by the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. More than 22-thousand public high schools in 50 states were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare…MORE

Fresno Police Search For Drive-by Shooting Suspect

Fresno Police Search For Drive-by Shooting Suspect

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno police are looking for a Hispanic man they believe is behind a possible gang-related drive-by shooting. The shooting took place Tuesday morning in Central Fresno, just before 8:00a.m., at Effie between Griffith and Sussex, Lt. Mark Hudson says the victim ended up in the hospital. “He made his way to the…MORE

California’s Secretary of Agriculture Visits Fresno State

California’s Secretary of Agriculture Visits Fresno State

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California’s Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross was in Fresno, Monday, attending the FFA State Convention, but she took time to visit the Fresno State campus. Fresno is the Ag world! I’m always talking about Fresno, Fresno County when we think of agriculture and the Central Valley. This is the heart and having…MORE

Wilma Quan-Schecter Named Fresno City Manager

Wilma Quan-Schecter Named Fresno City Manager

FR4SNO, CA (KMJ) – On July 10th, Fresno’s City Manager Bruce Rudd is retiring after 40 years with the City of Fresno. On Thursday, Mayor Lee Brand announced Rudd’s successor as Wilma Quan Schecter, promoting her from within the city after an extensive national search. Quan-Schecter will be the first female city manager in Fresno history,…MORE