Category Archives: Local News

Newsom: California Will Remake San Quentin Prison, Emphasizing Rehab

Newsom: California Will Remake San Quentin Prison, Emphasizing Rehab

SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) — The infamous state prison on San Francisco Bay that has been home to the largest death row population in the United States will be transformed into a lockup where less-dangerous prisoners will receive education, training and rehabilitation, under a new plan from California Gov. Gavin Newsom. CA is transforming San…MORE

Fresno Polar Plunge This Saturday at Millerton Lake

Fresno Polar Plunge This Saturday at Millerton Lake

POLAR PLUNGE: Join us for the Fresno Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 18 at Millerton Lake. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Northern California which provides sports, education, leadership and health programs to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Make a splash with costumed friends for the iconic Polar Plunge. Plungers can dive into the water…MORE

Newsom Starts California Tour With Homelessness Proposal

Newsom Starts California Tour With Homelessness Proposal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans Thursday to build 1,200 small homes across the state as part of an effort to help house the nation’s largest homeless population and to address an issue that has persistently plagued the state during his time in office. The announcement, confirmed by the governor’s office,…MORE

Red Cross Shelters Open To Flood Victims In The Central Valley

Red Cross Shelters Open To Flood Victims In The Central Valley

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Eight Red Cross evacuation shelters are open throughout Central California to provide safe refuge from the storm. Everyone is welcome at Red Cross shelters, and anyone affected by the storms can always stop by the shelter to access Red Cross services, whether or not they are staying overnight at the shelter.…MORE

Another Atmospheric River Pounds California, 27K To Evacuate

Another Atmospheric River Pounds California, 27K To Evacuate

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — The latest powerful atmospheric river to drench California put nearly 27,000 people under evacuation orders Tuesday due to flooding and landslide risks. On the central coast, workers hauled truckloads of rocks to plug a broken river levee amid steady rain and wind. Damaging winds with gusts topping 70 mph (113 kph)…MORE

Schafer Dam Level Causes Evacuation Order by Tulare County Sheriff

Schafer Dam Level Causes Evacuation Order by Tulare County Sheriff

11:58PM 3/14/2023 RELEASE FROM TULARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Good evening, Due to the recent storm events and the water levels rising in Success Lake to the point the water is running over the spillway at Schafer Dam, Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has issued an Evacuation Order for all residences, businesses, and structures, on both sides of…MORE

Fresno Warming Centers Remain Open Through March 21st

Fresno Warming Centers Remain Open Through March 21st

FRESNO, CA-  The City of Fresno warming centers will remain open through March 21, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. The three centers, Maxie L. Parks Community Center, Mosqueda Community Center and Ted C. Wills Community Center, will continue to be open from 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m. The City provides cots, blankets, and pet cages for those…MORE

California Court Rules For Uber, Lyft In Ride-hailing Case

California Court Rules For Uber, Lyft In Ride-hailing Case

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — App-based ride hailing and delivery companies like Uber and Lyft can continue to treat their California drivers as independent contractors, a state appeals court ruled Monday, allowing the tech giants to bypass other state laws requiring worker protections and benefits. The ruling mostly upholds a voter-approved law, called Proposition 22, that…MORE

National K9 Veterans Day is Today

National K9 Veterans Day is Today

(KMJ) – Today, the service and bravery of American military and working dogs throughout history is celebrated. Fresno County joined other organizations and agencies to wish a Happy K9 Veterans Day to all the law enforcement and military working dogs who have served our country. These four-legged heroes played a vital role in helping our…MORE

US Government Moves To Stop Potential Banking Crisis

US Government Moves To Stop Potential Banking Crisis

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring all depositors at the failed institution that they could access all their money quickly, even as another major bank was shut down. The announcement came amid fears that the…MORE