Category Archives: Local News

Report: Officials Dragged Feet Investigating Reedley Biolab

Report: Officials Dragged Feet Investigating Reedley Biolab

Who knew what and when did they know it? More questions are coming to the surface following a report by Fox News concerning the China-lined biolab in Reedley, CA. According to a new review of hundreds of internal emails, documents and photos via a public records request with the city of Fresno showed… Read entire…MORE

Gov. Newsom Defends CARE Court “How Dare We?”

Gov. Newsom Defends CARE Court “How Dare We?”

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat down for an extended interview with 60 Minutes on Sunday. He was asked about his controversial plan to turn to CARE Court to assist in dealing with the homelessness / mental health crisis ravaging much of the Golden State. Click the link below to watch: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/care-court-california-mental-illness-courtroom-plan-60-minutes-transcript/MORE

FDSA President Charged with Battery, Zanoni Responds

FDSA President Charged with Battery, Zanoni Responds

(KMJ Fresno) Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Schmidt is facing a charge of misdemeanor battery. Schmidt, who also serves as the President of the Fresno Deputy Sheriff’s Association, is accused in an incident that occurred last February. However, details of the alleged incident remain sealed. The Tulare County DA’s office is handling the case due…MORE

Listen: Ray Appleton’s Exclusive Interview with Mayor Dyer

Listen: Ray Appleton’s Exclusive Interview with Mayor Dyer

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton in studio on Wednesday for an in-depth, wide ranging interview. They discussed everything from law enforcement to crime to urban sprawl to the controversial needle exchange program and much more. Click the link below to listen. https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/the-ray-appleton-show-podcast/MORE

Wildfire-Prone California to Consider New Property Insurance Rules

Wildfire-Prone California to Consider New Property Insurance Rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A new plan from California’s insurance commissioner aims to stop the nation’s top insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state by letting them consider climate risks when setting their prices. Unlike most states, California tightly restricts how insurance companies can price policies. Companies aren’t allowed to factor in current or future risks…MORE

Parole Denied for Convicted Murderer

Parole Denied for Convicted Murderer

The California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) denied release from prison to Matthew Nall, age 46, convicted of murder and attempted murder of a peace officer among other crimes. This hearing was Nall’s first parole hearing. In 1997, Nall went on a crime spree during which he murdered a man in Riverside County by shootinghim…MORE

Several Pets Die in Visalia House Fire

Several Pets Die in Visalia House Fire

Just after 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night, Visalia Firefighters were called to a house fire in the 4300 block of West Tulare Street. When the first unit arrived on scene, they found heavy fire and smoke showing from the front of the home.    Two people were inside, but they were able to evacuate on their own safely.…MORE

Fresno PD: Man Stabs Mother, Sister

Fresno PD: Man Stabs Mother, Sister

Fresno Police are investigating an early morning stabbing that put two women in the hospital. Investigators say a 21 year old man stabbed his mother and sister at a home near Roberts and Milburn in Northwest Fresno around 3:30AM. The suspect tried to run from the scene but was tased and cuffed, according to police.…MORE

Teen Rescued from California’s Highest Bridge

Teen Rescued from California’s Highest Bridge

AUBURN, Calif. – The Foresthill Bridge in Placer County is California’s highest bridge, rising 730 feet above the American River. This is where first responders found a teenager dangling from a rope and hanging on for dear life Monday evening. Placer County officials say they found out the 19-year-old got stuck as he was being…MORE