Category Archives: Liz Kern News Articles

DWR Warns Californians to Be Flood Ready

DWR Warns Californians to Be Flood Ready

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Department of Water Resources is urging Californians to be proactive about flooding. During Flood Preparedness Week, the California Department of Water Resources and its partners are sharing the latest information on the state’s flood management efforts and reminding Californians about the impact of climate change in light of…MORE

Coalinga Man Arrested, Accused Of Killing His Wife Dies in Hospital

Coalinga Man Arrested, Accused Of Killing His Wife Dies in Hospital

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Coalinga Man who was arrested, accused of killing his wife has died. On October 9th, Fresno County Jail Inmate Clarence Kozlowski experienced chest pains while in jail. He was transported to Community Regional Medical Center for treatment. The 85 year-old died there on Sunday, October 21. He had been…MORE

Nebraska Drug Bust Tied to Visalia

Nebraska Drug Bust Tied to Visalia

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested four people including a Visalia man. During the stop they seized marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, unknown white powder, and a concealed handgun during two traffic stops Thursday. The first traffic stop occurred near Shelton on Interstate 80 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Thursday, October…MORE

Body Discovered In Canal, Merced County Sheriff’s Office Investigating

Body Discovered In Canal, Merced County Sheriff’s Office Investigating

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Merced County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a suspicious death. A body was found in a canal in Merced County near the city of Los Banos. Merced County Sheriff’s spokesman Daryl Allen (above) speaking around 2:00pm in a video on Facebook said that the body was discovered Friday in the area of 22000…MORE

FCC Student Body President Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Sex Crime

FCC Student Body President Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Sex Crime

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno City College Student Body President pleads not guilty to a felony sex crime. 25-year-old Christopher Washington appeared Friday in Fresno Superior Court where he pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of having oral copulation with a minor under the influence. He also pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor…MORE

Possibly Contaminated Corn Sparks Slew of Recalls by Major Retailers

Possibly Contaminated Corn Sparks Slew of Recalls by Major Retailers

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A produce supplier’s problems with listeria and salmonella could cause recalls over the next week. It started with six recalls, mostly of ready-to-eat salads with possibly contaminated corn sold by major retailers including Walmart, 7-11, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said 738 pounds of ready-to-eat…MORE

Two Arrested for Hanging Dogs, Beating Them to Death with Sticks

Two Arrested for Hanging Dogs, Beating Them to Death with Sticks

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two people are arrested in Orosi for hanging dogs, then beating them to death with sticks. On Wednesday at 8 p.m., Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were called to an address in the 14200 block of Ave 428 on a complaint of animal cruelty. On arrival, Deputies found two…MORE

Technical Error Triggers False Active Shooter Alert at Tulare Western

Technical Error Triggers False Active Shooter Alert at Tulare Western

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A technical error at a Tulare school triggered a false active shooter alert. It happened Thursday morning at Tulare Western. Tulare Police want to let the public know that the source of the alarm has been identified. Officers have checked each school to ensure safety at the schools. Police say the active…MORE

Mac the Mountain Lion at Applegate Park Zoo in Merced Passes Away

Mac the Mountain Lion at Applegate Park Zoo in Merced Passes Away

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Mac, a Mountain Lion at the Applegate Park Zoo in Merced, has passed away, zoo officials announced. The Zoo says he was taken to the vet for surgery last Saturday for digestive issues, but he did not make it. Mac was rescued at 5 weeks old. The Zoo says he was…MORE

Shopper Beat-Up During Violent Robbery Outside Southwest Fresno Market

Shopper Beat-Up During Violent Robbery Outside Southwest Fresno Market

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man beats up and robs a shopper outside of a Southwest Fresno Market. Around 7:00 pm on September 8th, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the violent robbery took place outside the Valentine Market at the intersection of Valentine and Church Avenues.     Surveillance video shows a tan or…MORE