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Porterville Woman Convicted of Murdering Boyfriend with Hammer

Porterville Woman Convicted of Murdering Boyfriend with Hammer

A Tulare County jury on Monday convicted Rosa Baca for the 2018 murder of her boyfriend. EMTs were called to a trailer home on S. Indiana Street and found the 38 year old victim bludgeoned. He died the next day in the hospital. Baca, 55, admitted to investigators that the pair had an argument and…MORE

‘Operation Gold Star’ Nets 34 Arrests in Tulare Co.

‘Operation Gold Star’ Nets 34 Arrests in Tulare Co.

Over the weekend, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office organized “Operation Gold Star”, a multi-agency gang detail. The focus of the operation was to conduct probation and parole compliance checks, and arrest warrant services throughout the county to prevent gang violence in and around Tulare County as summer begins. Detectives conducted 47 probation checks, 57 parole…MORE

West Coast Dockworkers, Shippers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

West Coast Dockworkers, Shippers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The union for thousands of West Coast dockworkers has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, it was announced Wednesday, after more than a year of negotiations and several work disruptions that snarled shipping traffic at some of the largest ports. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union reached the tentative…MORE

Bitwise Officially Fires All Employees

Bitwise Officially Fires All Employees

Two weeks after news broke of possible financial wrongdoing and hundreds of furloughs, local tech incubator Bitwise officially terminated all 900 employees on Wednesday via email. Interim Bitwise President Ollen Douglass wrote: “On behalf of Bitwise Industries, Inc. (Bitwise), we regret to inform you that your position will be eliminated Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Bitwise…MORE

City of Fresno Pools Open, Offer Swim Lessons, Exercise

City of Fresno Pools Open, Offer Swim Lessons, Exercise

The City of Fresno Aquatics Program is designed to provide the local community with opportunities for safe, fun, low-cost summer recreational swimming, swim lessons and senior water exercises at various locations in Fresno. All lifeguards working for the city are certified in Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR training. 2023 Splash Pad Park Locations: Dickey Playground…MORE

H Spees’ Celebration of Life Fills Warnor’s Theatre in Fresno

H Spees’ Celebration of Life Fills Warnor’s Theatre in Fresno

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Hundreds of people filled the Warnors Theatre in Fresno to remember H Spees at a Celebration of his life on Saturday. Pastor and Fresno City leader Harold “H” Spees died on May 5th at the age of 70. Across the Valley and through the country, and even the world, he was an…MORE

Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns

Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would enshrine into law gun regulations including universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21, his latest foray into national politics. Newsom’s proposed 28th Amendment would also institute…MORE

Actress Brooke Shields Coming to Fresno as 2023 CCWC Keynote Speaker

Actress Brooke Shields Coming to Fresno as 2023 CCWC Keynote Speaker

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Actress Brooke Shields is named as keynote speaker for the 2023 Central California Women’s Conference. CCWC is excited to announce our 2023 Keynote Speaker: Brooke Shields! Brooke Shields will share her journey at the 34th CCWC, inspiring us all to “Believe in Your Voice!” The theme of this year’s conference is…MORE