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At-Risk Man Reported Missing Out Of Visalia

At-Risk Man Reported Missing Out Of Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — Be on the lookout for an at-risk man missing out of Visalia.  Visalia Police Department is searching for 40-year-old Ramon Guerra, who they say walked away from a health facility.  Guerra was last seen at Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital on Wednesday.  He was wearing blue scrubs, a black hooded sweatshirt, and a…MORE

Storm-Struck California Scrambles To Clean Up Ahead Of Rain

Storm-Struck California Scrambles To Clean Up Ahead Of Rain

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Storm-ravaged California scrambled to clean up and repair widespread damage on Wednesday as the lashing rain eased in many areas, although the north could see thunderstorms and another powerful weather front was expected to hit the state Friday. At least 17 people have died in the storms battering the state. The…MORE

After Years of Surpluses, California Headed Toward a Deficit

After Years of Surpluses, California Headed Toward a Deficit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — From a budget perspective, the first four years of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s time in office has been a fairy tale: A seemingly endless flow of money that paid to enact some of the country’s most progressive policies while acting as a bulwark against a tide of conservative rulings on abortion…MORE

4,000 Sandbags Distributed to Residents in the City of Clovis

4,000 Sandbags Distributed to Residents in the City of Clovis

(KMJ) – The City of Clovis and surrounding region have received a substantial amount of rainfall in a short amount of time, and more is on the way. City Public Utility crews have prepared for the wet weather over the past several weeks and are currently responding to weather related issues as they arise. Teams…MORE

Californians Cope With More Rain, Snow, Flooding And Outages

Californians Cope With More Rain, Snow, Flooding And Outages

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians grappled with flooding and mudslides Monday as the latest in a series of powerful storms walloped the state, shuttering schools, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power. Evacuation orders were issued in Santa Cruz County for residents living near rapidly rising rivers and creeks. The San Lorenzo River…MORE

Emergency Zero-Dollar Bail for Fresno County Rescinded, Fresno Police Chief Responds

Emergency Zero-Dollar Bail for Fresno County Rescinded, Fresno Police Chief Responds

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno County Superior Court has decided to rescind the Emergency Zero-Dollar Bail. This rule meant all misdemeanors and felony offenses were set at $0, except for several offenses listed on the Emergency Bail Schedule. According to a notice sent out by the Superior Court of California of Fresno County, the rule…MORE

Governor Declares State of Emergency As California Prepares For Flooding

Governor Declares State of Emergency As California Prepares For Flooding

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A major winter storm approached California on Wednesday causing crews to rush to clear storm drains in preparation for flooding and strong winds, as parts of the Midwest dealt with snow, ice or tornadoes, and the South recovered from severe weather overnight. California officials asked drivers to stay off the roads…MORE

Best of CES 2023: Electric Skates, Pet Tech And AI For Birds

Best of CES 2023: Electric Skates, Pet Tech And AI For Birds

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tech companies of all sizes are showing off their latest products at CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics show. The show is getting back to normal after going completely virtual in 2021 and seeing a significant drop in 2022 attendance because of the pandemic. Exhibitors range from big names including…MORE

Proud Boys Go To Trial On Sedition As Jan. 6 Probe Heats Up

Proud Boys Go To Trial On Sedition As Jan. 6 Probe Heats Up

WASHINGTON (AP) — As members of the Proud Boys extremist group stormed past police lines and swarmed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, their leader cheered them on from afar, prosecutors say. “Do what must be done,” Enrique Tarrio wrote on social media. “So what do we do now?” someone asked later that day in…MORE

Rick Singer, College Scam Mastermind, Set To Be Sentenced

Rick Singer, College Scam Mastermind, Set To Be Sentenced

BOSTON (AP) — The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scandal is set to be sentenced on Wednesday after helping authorities secure the convictions of a slew of wealthy parents involved in his scheme to rig the selection process at top-tier schools. Federal prosecutors are asking for six years behind bars for Rick Singer,…MORE