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California Sees More Rain, Snow, Frost And Wind

California Sees More Rain, Snow, Frost And Wind

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rain and snow fell across Southern California early Monday while the northern half of the state turned windy and frosty in the aftermath of the weekend weather system. The California Highway Patrol escorted Interstate 5 traffic over Tejon Pass north Los Angeles due to snow. Chains were required for travel on…MORE

Lindsay Man Convicted in Child Molestation Case 30 Years After the Crime

Lindsay Man Convicted in Child Molestation Case 30 Years After the Crime

TULARE, COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A 65-year-old man originally from Lindsay, is convicted of child molestation in Tulare County, 30 years after the crimes. On January 24, 2023, in Department 17 of the Tulare County Superior Court, SouthCounty Justice Center, a jury convicted Patrick McNeil, of child molestation. In 1993, Tulare County law enforcement began…MORE

Trump Impeachment Leader Schiff Joins California Senate Race

Trump Impeachment Leader Schiff Joins California Senate Race

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who rose to national prominence as the lead prosecutor in President Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial, said Thursday he is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by long-serving Democrat Dianne Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress at age 89. She has yet to say whether she…MORE

Regulators Nix Proposal On California’s Last Nuclear Plant

Regulators Nix Proposal On California’s Last Nuclear Plant

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In pointed language, federal regulators rebuffed a request Tuesday from the operator of California’s last nuclear power plant that could have smoothed its pathway to securing a longer operating life for its twin reactors. The decision marks the latest skirmish in a long-running fight over the operation and safety of the…MORE

4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Felt By Many Near Los Angeles Wednesday Morning

4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Felt By Many Near Los Angeles Wednesday Morning

MALIBU, Calif. (KMJ) — An early morning earthquake shook the Southern California coastline on Wednesday. The 4.2 magnitude quake happened around 2:00 a.m. under the ocean about 10 miles south of Malibu Beach west of Los Angeles according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Many people all over Los Angeles County and surrounding areas reported feeling…MORE

7 Dead As California Mourns 3rd Mass Killing In 8 Days

7 Dead As California Mourns 3rd Mass Killing In 8 Days

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — A gunman killed seven people at two agricultural businesses in Northern California, plunging the state into mourning again in the wake of its third mass killing in eight days. Officers arrested a suspect in Monday’s shootings, 67-year-old Chunli Zhao, after they found him in his car in the parking…MORE

Man Convicted Of Double Murder In Exeter Denied Parole

Man Convicted Of Double Murder In Exeter Denied Parole

(KMJ) — A man will continue to stay in prison after being denied parole for his involvement in a nearly half-century-old double murder case. Friday, 85-year-old Henry Borbon was denied parole for the 19th time. He was found to have helped kill two people near Exeter back in 1975. Borbon was sentenced to life in…MORE

Need A Job? FCSO Is Holding A Career Event This Saturday In Downtown Fresno

Need A Job? FCSO Is Holding A Career Event This Saturday In Downtown Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/) — Interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement? If so, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office might have you covered. According to the sheriff’s office, Brunch with Badges will take place this Saturday, Jan. 28, at the training facility in downtown Fresno (110 M. St. Fresno, CA 93721). There, folks can chat…MORE

California Dept. of Water Resources Launches Drought Collaborative, Invites Public Water Users to Apply

California Dept. of Water Resources Launches Drought Collaborative, Invites Public Water Users to Apply

SACRAMENTO, Calif. –While California’s drought outlook is improving, the State is continuing to proactively prepare for a return to dry conditions amid climate-driven extremes in weather. On Friday, Department of Water Resources (DWR) officially launched a standing Drought Resilience Interagency and Partners (DRIP) Collaborative, which will include members of the public. Community members and water users…MORE

President Biden Visits Devastated Areas of California

President Biden Visits Devastated Areas of California

SANTA CLARA, CA (KMJ) – President Joe Biden flew into California on Thursday, to tour communities damaged by recent storms. They were joined by FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell on Marine One to visit Santa Cruz County, and tour storm damage along the California Cast. President Biden’s plane arrived just before noon and ahead of schedule,…MORE