Category Archives: Liz Kern News Articles

Ceremony Honors all Veterans At Fresno City College

Ceremony Honors all Veterans At Fresno City College

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –  The annual Veterans Day Ceremony honoring all U.S. Veterans, and giving special tribute to the Wounded Warriors, was presented by Fresno City College on Friday, November 4th. The ceremony was held in front of the Veterans Peace Memorial located in the Free Speech Area. This year’s keynote speaker was Mr. Jeremiah…MORE

Fresno DA Reviewing Everything In Accidental Shooting Death

Fresno DA Reviewing Everything In Accidental Shooting Death

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office is “reviewing everything” related to the accidental shooting death Monday, October 31st of Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant Rod Lucas. They say it’s standard procedure in any officer involved shooting. DA Lisa Smittcamp’s review will take place as the Sheriff’s Office conducts its own investigation into the…MORE

Cathouse On The Kings Fall Fundraiser

Cathouse On The Kings Fall Fundraiser

FRESNO (KMJ) – The Cathouse on the Kings Cat Sanctuary is holding their Fall Open House, this Saturday, November 5th. Beth Caffrey, the Cathouse Spokesperson says this is one of their big events. “This is our big, fun family festival that we have, we open all of our gates to the Cat House, and welcome…MORE

One of Two Missing Hikers Is Found

One of Two Missing Hikers Is Found

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two hikers were missing in the Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park but some good news came Wednesday, November 2nd in one of the cases. 28 year old David Torres was one of those missing hikers. He last made contact by GPS at Southfork Crossing on October 28th with plans to hike…MORE

Longtime City Of Clovis Staff To Retire

Longtime City Of Clovis Staff To Retire

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two longtime staff members with the City of Clovis are retiring. Clovis Finance Director Jamie Hughson and General Services Director Robert Ford plan to retire effective December 31st. Finance Director Jamie Hughson has been with the City of Clovis for 29 years starting as an Accountant back In 1987 shortly after becoming…MORE

Entire Fresno County Under Citrus Quarantine

Entire Fresno County Under Citrus Quarantine

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – All of Fresno County is now under a citrus quarantine over a tiny bug able to wipe out an entire crop. The Asian citrus psyllid remains a huge concern for Valley growers. The bugs are the size of a grain of rice but can carry a disease called HLB (huanglongbing) that…MORE

Fresno County Libraries Host Halloween Activities Saturday

Fresno County Libraries Host Halloween Activities Saturday

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Looking for another place to take the kids in their Halloween costumes on Saturday? Come in your favorite costume, or come as you are.,,,, Fresno Public Libraries are holding open houses. Fresno County Public Library Spokesperson Rocky Vang says all of the branches will have treats, prizes, and Halloween-theme activities. Head…MORE

Horse Therapy Helping People With Dementia

Horse Therapy Helping People With Dementia

  A research program that has already helped people with dementia by having them interact with horses is launching at U.C. Davis. People undergoing early stage dementia and mild cognitive impairment along with their caregivers will be paired with horses in hopes of improving the patients’ demeanor and communication skills. Initial results conducted at Stanford Universtiy found…MORE

Study: Election Stress Affecting Over Half Of Americans

Study: Election Stress Affecting Over Half Of Americans

The election… stressing out Americans. Really. The American Psychological Association found that 52% of Americans are stressed out by this year’s race to the White House. Election stress is bipartisan and not gender specific – affecting both registered Democrats, Republicans, men and women. Doctors found adults who use social media, people ages 71 and older,…MORE

Trial Begins for Alleged Gunman In Salwasser Murder

Trial Begins for Alleged Gunman In Salwasser Murder

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a man who confessed to killing a popular raisin farmer near Biola. Jose Canas (above) confessed to being the gunman after farmer George Salwasser Jr. was shot back in May of 2014, when he found a group of people in the middle of the…MORE