Category Archives: Liz Kern News Articles

20 Northwest Fresno Homes Evacuated After Gas Line Break

20 Northwest Fresno Homes Evacuated After Gas Line Break

FRESNO (KMJ) – Homeowners were evacuated in Northwest Fresno, Tuesday morning, due to a gas leak at a home. Hazmat crews were called to the scene just after 11:00a.m., when a gas line was ruptured on the 700 block of East Gettysburg, near Wishon “Fresno Fire crews encountered a gas line rupture that was hissing…MORE

Governor Brown’s Twin Tunnel Plan Clears Hurdle

Governor Brown’s Twin Tunnel Plan Clears Hurdle

FRESNO (KMJ) – A plan by the state to build twin tunnels clears a hurdle with a ruling Thursday, by the California Supreme Court. California Governor Jerry Brown’s plan is to build two giant water tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The $15.7 billion dollar tunnels would divert fresh river water around the delta and…MORE

DA Files Charges Against Man Accused Of Homicide By Car

DA Files Charges Against Man Accused Of Homicide By Car

FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno County District Attorney has filed criminal charges against a man accused of murdering another man with his car. On Monday, Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives say 31-year old Saul Mendoza intentionally struck and killed 38-year old Sigifredo Gomez as he was getting out of a car on Nebraska and De Wolf near…MORE

Central Unified’s Free Meals Under School Lunch Program

Central Unified’s Free Meals Under School Lunch Program

FRESNO (KMJ) –  Central Unified School District is announcing its policy for providing free and reduced-price lunches for children served under the National School Lunch Program. Meal applications will be sent to all households with a letter informing parents or guardians of the availability of free and reduced-price lunches. To apply, complete one application for…MORE

Missing Visalia Man Found

Missing Visalia Man Found

  UPDATE: Visalia PD reports that the man has returned. FRESNO (KMJ) – Visalia Police are asking for assistance in locating a missing male adult considered at-risk. Coronado was reported missing by family. 59-year-old Michael Coronado was last seen the morning of Wednesday July 20th near his home in the 2300 block of E. Chestnut. His…MORE

CCSPCA Readies For ‘Bets For Pets’ Fundraiser

CCSPCA Readies For ‘Bets For Pets’ Fundraiser

FRESNO (KMJ) – The CCSPCA has been helping the Valley’s homeless animals for 70 years. Their mission for the entire 70 years has been trying to end Fresno’s pet overpopulation problem by spaying and neutering, educating the public about the importance of being a responsible pet owner, providing low cost vaccinations, and the benefits of adopting.…MORE

Powerball Jackpot is 10th Largest in Lottery History

Powerball Jackpot is 10th Largest in Lottery History

FRESNO (KMJ) – Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot is the 10th-Largest in the Game’s History. Almost $400 Million in Jackpot Money IS up for Grabs Between NOW and Friday. The last time the Powerball jackpot was hit was in May when a single ticket purchased by a family in New Jersey matched all six numbers. The last…MORE

PG&E Training 300 At Fresno Fire Department

FRESNO (KMJ) – Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the Fresno Fire Department are holding joint first responder training for gas and electric emergencies. 300 firefighters are attending the classes being held at Fresno Fire Department Headquarters in Downtown Fresno. First responders across Central and Northern California are training with PG&E to ensure that they…MORE

Malos Hechos Motorcycle Gang Decimated By Fresno PD

Malos Hechos Motorcycle Gang Decimated By Fresno PD

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police continue to target leaders of major gangs. Chief Jerry Dyer and the gang enforcement consortium called MAGEC – has decimated the Malos Hechos Motorcyle Gang, involved in illegal drug and gun sales. The operation was conducted by officers from the ATF, DEA, HSI, FBI, USMS, the Fresno Police Department, the…MORE

More Flyers Being Mailed In Fresno Over Dirty Water

More Flyers Being Mailed In Fresno Over Dirty Water

FRESNO (KMJ) – More notices are going out to homeowners as the City of Fresno conducts a survey over the dirty water problem. Ronda Rafidi is one homeowner on the Northeast side of the city who’s been observing brown water streaming from her faucet. “We would like a fair resolution to this instead of just asking…MORE