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100,000 Customers Could Lose Power In Storm System, Says PG&E

100,000 Customers Could Lose Power In Storm System, Says PG&E

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – PG&E says up to 100,000 of the utility’s customers could lose power from the upcoming storm system. PG&E says the second largest weather system of the year is coming to California. “When we forecast storm impacts to the electrical system, we use a 5-Tier scale and we’re seeing predictions of…MORE

Fresno Unified Releases Video of Incident Between Board Member and Student

Fresno Unified Releases Video of Incident Between Board Member and Student

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified releases video of an incident between a board member and a student. Fresno Unified’s Board of Education released the video on Wednesday, showing an incident between a student and a newly-elected Fresno Unified Board Member, Terry Slatic,. According to a FUSD spokesperson, on Friday, January 11, school had…MORE

3 Alleged Burglars Nabbed by Clovis Police in Wawona Ranch Neighborhood

3 Alleged Burglars Nabbed by Clovis Police in Wawona Ranch Neighborhood

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Three alleged burglars are nabbed by Clovis Police in Wawona Ranch Neighborhood. Officers were patrolling near Minnewawa and Nees around 3:30am on Monday. They noticed two men walking on either side of the street.     Clovis Police says they found evidence of identity theft on both men, 48-year-old Marvin…MORE

Fentanyl Overdoses are Rising in Fresno County

Fentanyl Overdoses are Rising in Fresno County

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fentanyl Overdoses are Rising in Fresno County. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid, 50 times more potent than heroin, and often deadly. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims said it was seen mostly on the East Coast but has now made its way to Fresno County.       On Monday,…MORE

Man Rushed To Hospital After Officer-Involved Shooting in Fresno’s Mayfair District

Man Rushed To Hospital After Officer-Involved Shooting in Fresno’s Mayfair District

    UPDATE: The suspect is out of surgery and is listed in stable condition.  His name is not being released at this time. –Tony Botti,Fresno County Sheriff – Coroner’s PIO. FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is in the hospital after an Officer-Involved Shooting in Fresno’s Mayfair District. The shooting took place on the 3400…MORE

Attempted Burglary in Northwest Fresno Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Attempted Burglary in Northwest Fresno Leaves More Questions Than Answers

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An attempted burglary in northwest Fresno leaves more questions than answers. Around noon on Friday, Fresno Police responded to a report of shots fired, just east of Marks on Barstow. Fresno Police arrived and saw shell casings in the front lawn of a home.   Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony…MORE

2 Flu-Related Deaths Reported in Fresno County

2 Flu-Related Deaths Reported in Fresno County

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed two influenza-associated deaths in Fresno County. Health officials said on Friday that it was a man and a woman under the age of 65 who died from influenza-associated illnesses. “The first influenza related deaths have occurred in Fresno County. This…MORE

Visalia Mall Evacuated, Site of Officer Involved Shooting

Visalia Mall Evacuated, Site of Officer Involved Shooting

  VISALIA, CA – The Visalia Mall was shut Thursday after shots were fired. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident that led up to an officer-involved shooting at the 2100 block of Mooney Blvd. KMJ contacted the woman, Ruby Ann Alvarado who took the photo. She said that the mall was evacuated,…MORE

California’s Governor Unveils $209 Billion Dollar Proposed Budget

California’s Governor Unveils $209 Billion Dollar Proposed Budget

  SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his $209-billion dollar Proposed Budget on Thursday in Sacramento. Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2019-20 “California for All” Budget proposal is a “fiscal blueprint that builds a strong financial foundation.” Gov. Newsom’s Budget boosts funding for public schools and healthcare programs, fight’s the state’s homeless epidemic and…MORE