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February: Spay & Neuter Awareness Ahead Of Kitten Season

February: Spay & Neuter Awareness Ahead Of Kitten Season

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month. The Cathouse on the Kings animal sanctuary, just one of the animal rescue organizations seeing an uptick in the number of kittens says Spokesperson Beth Caffery. “It is right before the flood of cats and dogs having multiple litters throughout the year.” – Beth Caffery, Spokesperson, Cathouse on…MORE

Officials Optimistic: Oroville Dam Evacuation Warning May Be Lifted By Next Week

Officials Optimistic: Oroville Dam Evacuation Warning May Be Lifted By Next Week

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Department of Water Resources updates efforts Tuesday, at the Oroville Dam. They called it their “last press conference” on the Oroville Dam, as DWR Officials return to regular methods of communication. Butte County Sheriff Korey Honea says they plan to have weekly calls with the Office of Emergency Services to understand…MORE

2000 Expected Saturday At Fresno’s Support Blue Run

2000 Expected Saturday At Fresno’s Support Blue Run

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Thousands are expected to take part in Saturday’s 2nd annual Support Blue 5k/10k Run in Fresno. Organizers say it’s growing from the 450 people who participated last year to some 2000 expected to take part in the event, this year. The Fresno Police Chaplaincy is organizing the run taking place on…MORE

DWR Officials: Prepared For Storms-Oroville Spillway Stable

DWR Officials: Prepared For Storms-Oroville Spillway Stable

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Department of Water Resources Officials say work has been going well at the Orville Dam and the spillway is stable. They say with storms still coming in the the area, they are prepared. DWR Director Bill Kroyle during a noon-time update on Monday, February 20th told the media that ground crews…MORE

Evacuation Advisory Issued: Fresno Sheriff’s Office &Tranquility Irrigation District

Evacuation Advisory Issued: Fresno Sheriff’s Office &Tranquility Irrigation District

FRESNO CA, (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s is working with members of the California Office of Emergency Services, Cal Fire, Fresno County Public Works and the Tranquillity Irrigation District to monitor a potential hazardous situation in an area northwest of the town of Tranquillity. All agencies are focused on a weakened levee that sits…MORE

“Poker For Paws” – Gambles On Goodwill For Parlier Cat Shelter

“Poker For Paws” – Gambles On Goodwill For Parlier Cat Shelter

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Parlier cat shelter is gambling on poker to raise money for their kitties. “Poker for Paws” is the Cathouse on the Kings’ fundraising event taking place Saturday February 18th. Lynnea Lattanzio (above photo) founded the shelter to save cats, and now with 900, including 16 recently left in plastic bins in…MORE

Manchester Gate Students Donate Plush Bears For Kids

Manchester Gate Students Donate Plush Bears For Kids

FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Around 16 students from Manchester Gate visited the Central Policing District Station on Thursday, bringing with them a gift. “Oh my gosh, yes – they brought bags and bags of stuffed animals.” – Fresno Police Captain Phil Cooley. The 5th and 6th graders handed Captain Phil Cooley and other officers the…MORE

Group Demands Resignation of Rep. Nunes Over Flynn Flap

Group Demands Resignation of Rep. Nunes Over Flynn Flap

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A rally was held Wednesday in Clovis, outside of Congressman Devin Nunes’ office calling for his ouster. The California-based “Courage Campaign” is demanding the immediate resignation of the Tulare County republican over the controversial activities of President Trump’s former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Representative Nunes chairs the House Committee on…MORE

DWP: Oroville Dam Structure “Safe” – Residents Still Need To Plan For Future

DWP: Oroville Dam Structure “Safe” – Residents Still Need To Plan For Future

[Photo CA DWP] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Department of Water Resources officials spoke at a press conference at noon on Wednesday, with the DWR Director Bill Kroyle saying the dam structure is “safe” and the spillway “has been stable for a number of days.” Officials updated the situation at the Orville Dam saying they’ll be able to control…MORE

Fresno PD Arrests Two Men Accused of 9 Robberies

Fresno PD Arrests Two Men Accused of 9 Robberies

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two men are in custody, Fresno police say they are responsible for in a series of robberies in the city. Three liquor stores, three convenient stores, and three gas stations were struck -9 robberies in all over a period of two days, from February 9th to the 10th. Fresno Police Chief…MORE