Category Archives: Local News

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Baby Rhino To The Family

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Baby Rhino To The Family

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo celebrates the birth of its newest member, a baby rhino. The zoo says Kayla the momma, successfully gave birth to a white male rhino. This marks the fourth calf she has had during her time in Fresno. According to IUCN Red List, white rhinos can be found…MORE

17-year-old Arrested, Found With Homemade Gun During Traffic Stop

17-year-old Arrested, Found With Homemade Gun During Traffic Stop

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A 17-year-old driver is now in juvenile hall after police say a ghost gun was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Fresno. Officers pulled over the vehicle Friday night near Kings Canyon Rd. and Woodrow Ave. for multiple traffic violations. According to police, all those inside the vehicle…MORE

Man On The Run, Wanted For Attempted Murder In Fresno

Man On The Run, Wanted For Attempted Murder In Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno Police Department is turning to the community for help in finding a man accused of attempted murder. Jose Luis Huitron, police say is a known gang member who was released from prison back in June of this year but has not checked in with parole since that day. Huitron…MORE

Newsom Tells Politico He’s Backing Biden in ’24

Newsom Tells Politico He’s Backing Biden in ’24

California Governor Gavin Newsom appears to be focusing on his job at home and will not pursue the Presidency in 2024, according to a report from Politico. “I’ve told everyone in the White House, from the chief of staff to the first lady,” Newsom told Politico on election night, referring to his claim that he won’t challenge…MORE

Report: SF Giants ‘Elated’ with Judge Visit

Report: SF Giants ‘Elated’ with Judge Visit

KNBR.Com Apparently the San Francisco Giants felt this week’s courting of slugger Aaron Judge went well. It reportedly didn’t go well enough to put them in the poll position, however. That’s the latest from Jon Heyman of the New York Post, who reported on Thursday that the Giants are “elated” with how Judge’s visit on…MORE

Birmingham Retiring from Westlands Water Dist.

Birmingham Retiring from Westlands Water Dist.

There is a major shakeup atop the powerful Westlands Water District on the horizon. Tom Birmingham, the District’s longtime General Manager, announced he will retire at year’s end. According to reports, Birmingham was in line to be replaced by a newly-elected board which was not satisfied with the direction of the district. Birmingham has served…MORE

Walmart Manager Opens Fire In Break Room, Killing 6

Walmart Manager Opens Fire In Break Room, Killing 6

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — A Walmart manager opened fire on fellow employees in the break room of a Virginia store, killing six people in the country’s second high-profile mass shooting in four days, police and witnesses said Wednesday. The gunman, who apparently shot himself, was dead when officers found him, police said. There was no…MORE

Unemployment Claims Rise To 240,000, Highest Since August

Unemployment Claims Rise To 240,000, Highest Since August

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to the highest level since August but still remains low by historic standards. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that 240,000 people applied for jobless aid last week, up by 17,000 from the week before. The four-week moving average of claims, which smooths out…MORE

Card Skimmer Removed From Bank Of America ATM In Fowler

Card Skimmer Removed From Bank Of America ATM In Fowler

FOWLER, Calif. — One less card skimmer is off the street thanks to one technician and the Fowler Police Department. According to Fowler Police, officers were called to the Bank of America ATM near 10th and Merced Street on Saturday. When officers arrived, they say a servicing technician spotted the card skimmer and didn’t realize…MORE

Dyer: Fresno to Get $6M to Address Homelessness

Dyer: Fresno to Get $6M to Address Homelessness

UPDATE: FRESNO, CA – Mayor Jerry Dyer announced Tuesday that the City of Fresno has received an award letter from the State of California for the City’s remaining Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 3 (HHAP-3) funds. As a result of this award, the City will receive $6,019,405.72 within the next 30 days. The decision to…MORE