Category Archives: Liz Kern News Articles

Fresno Pastor Critically Injured in Fall, Family Asks Community to Pray

Fresno Pastor Critically Injured in Fall, Family Asks Community to Pray

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno pastor with deep ties to the community is in critical condition after he fell last week. The family of Pastor H. Spees says he fell on Wednesday, while in Florida, and suffered a head injury His family has flown to be with him. Spees is currently in a Level…MORE

Assembly Public Safety Committee Will Hold Special Hearing on Fentanyl Bills

Assembly Public Safety Committee Will Hold Special Hearing on Fentanyl Bills

SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – On Thursday morning, Assembly Democrats approved a special hearing of the Assembly Public Safety Committee to hear five fentanyl bills that they refused to hear previously. Previously, Assembly Public Safety Committee Chairman, Jones-Sawyer, a democrat from Los Angeles, had announced that the committee would refuse to hear any more bills combating…MORE

‘Vigil and Rally For Justice’ For Hoover High Student Killed in Hit and Run

‘Vigil and Rally For Justice’ For Hoover High Student Killed in Hit and Run

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A vigil and rally for justice will be held at Hoover High School on Wednesday at the site where a teenager was killed in a hit and run, last October. Family, friends, and fellow students of hit-and-run victim Rashad Al-Hakim Jr. will gather at Hoover High School March 1st at 4:00pm.…MORE

Body Of 86-year-old Ulysses Carr Found 5 Miles From Home, After 39 Day Search

Body Of 86-year-old Ulysses Carr Found 5 Miles From Home, After 39 Day Search

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The body of 86-year-old Ulysses Carr has been found –five miles away from his house after more than a month of searching. Carr went missing November 25, 2022 after leaving his home in Southwest Fresno. He had gone on one of his regular walks and was last seen around 8:00 a.m.…MORE

Man Sentenced 45 Years For Murder of Ex-Girlfriend, Found in Firebaugh Aquaduct

Man Sentenced 45 Years For Murder of Ex-Girlfriend, Found in Firebaugh Aquaduct

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man from Tracy is sentenced for killing his ex-girlfriend, who was found dead in Fresno county, seven years ago. On July 30, 2015, Fresno County Sheriff Deputies found the body of 20-year-old Megan Troen, floating in the California Aquaduct by West Nees and I-5 in the Firebaugh area. She had…MORE

California’s Population Shrinks,  Again

California’s Population Shrinks, Again

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California’s population shrinks, again. The state population declined 0.3% last year, losing 117, 552 residents between Jan. of 2021 and 2022, according to the State’s Department of Finance. California’s total population is now 39,185,605 residents. Most counties lost population, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange. Population growth remained strong in…MORE

Cat House On the Kings Holds Spring Open House 30 Year Celebration

Cat House On the Kings Holds Spring Open House 30 Year Celebration

(KMJ) – The Cat House on The Kings is celebrating their 30th anniversary. For 30 years, non profit located along the Kings River in Parlier has been saving cat lives and making human family lives better. Now, the Cat House on the Kings is getting ready to celebrate during Saturday’s Spring Open House. The Spring…MORE

Adventure Church to File Lawsuit  Against City of Fresno Over Tower Theatre

Adventure Church to File Lawsuit Against City of Fresno Over Tower Theatre

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Adventure Church sends e-mail, Wednesday, announcing the organization’s intent to file lawsuit against City of Fresno and other entities over the sale of Tower Theatre. On April 21, 2022, Fresno City council voted to purchase the Tower Theatre, despite the likelihood of a multi-million dollar lawsuit. Council voted 4-3 in favor…MORE

Inmates, Others, Arrested for Drug Smuggling at Merced County Jail

Inmates, Others, Arrested for Drug Smuggling at Merced County Jail

(KMJ) – Several arrests are made for drug smuggling at the Merced County Jail. Merced County Sheriff’s Investigators posted on social media that they have made five arrests after narcotics were recently discovered at the John Latorraca Correctional Center. During routine searches at the facility, K-9 dog “Marley alerted a deputy to narcotics associated with…MORE

84th Big Hat Days This Weekend in Old Town Clovis

84th Big Hat Days This Weekend in Old Town Clovis

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – The Clovis Chamber of Commerce kicks of Rodeo month in 2022 with the 84th annual Big Hat Days event in Clovis, CA. The Chamber will host a fun, safe, and special event this year on April 2 & 3, 2022. The BIG Hat Days, a Clovis Chamber Event, is the largest…MORE