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KMJ Exclusive: Rep. McClintock Endorses DeSantis over Trump

KMJ Exclusive: Rep. McClintock Endorses DeSantis over Trump

In an exclusive interview with KMJ Monday, Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for US President. The announcement comes mere hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his third bid for the White House. Listen to Rep. McClintock’s interview with guest host Garry Bredefeld on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show.…MORE

Dozens Arrested, Illegal Drugs Recovered During Recent Crackdown On Crime In Tulare County

Dozens Arrested, Illegal Drugs Recovered During Recent Crackdown On Crime In Tulare County

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — Multiple agencies came together last week to crack down on a recent spike in crime throughout Tulare County. According to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, the Dinuba Police Department, Farmersville Police Department, Visalia Police Department, and many others participated in a two-day operation. During the operation, which took place on…MORE

California hospitals erect tents to cope with rise in flu

California hospitals erect tents to cope with rise in flu

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Several Southern California hospitals have begun using overflow tents outside emergency rooms to cope with a rising number of patients with flu and other respiratory illness. The San Diego-Union Tribune reported Friday that tents were put up at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health in La…MORE

Unsettled California races could tip US House control

Unsettled California races could tip US House control

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The outcome in a string of closely matched California U.S. House races that could play into control of the chamber remained unsettled Friday, as millions of ballots remained uncounted in the nation’s most populous state. More than a dozen races in the state remained in play, though only a handful were…MORE

Former Stockton Officer Charged With Sexual Assault

Former Stockton Officer Charged With Sexual Assault

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former California police officer has been charged with more than a dozen counts of sexual assault and other crimes after misconduct allegations by multiple people spurred an internal affairs investigation at the Stockton Police Department. Former Stockton Police Sgt. Nicholas Bloed was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with 15 counts,…MORE

Rockslide Blocks Access To Yosemite Valley, Cleanup Could Take Several Days 

Rockslide Blocks Access To Yosemite Valley, Cleanup Could Take Several Days 

YOSEMITE, Calif. (KMJ) — A rockslide at SR-120 and Big Oak Flat Road, east of Foresta, has blocked access to Yosemite Valley. The National Park Service says it could take several days to get the area cleaned up. You can find road closure and traffic info, here. A rockslide at SR-120 and Big Oak Flat…MORE

California Voters Reject Tax on Rich for More Electric Cars

California Voters Reject Tax on Rich for More Electric Cars

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s wealthiest residents won’t see a tax increase after voters rejected a measure Tuesday that would have boosted rates on incomes above $2 million to help put more electric cars on the roads. Proposition 30′s defeat marks a win for Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who campaigned against it despite his administration’s…MORE

Tight California Races Emerge in Fight for US House Control

Tight California Races Emerge in Fight for US House Control

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Partial returns Tuesday showed closely matched contests in a string of competitive California U.S. House races that will play into control of Congress next year. As voting ended across the country Republicans were optimistic they would gain a solid majority in the House but Democrats showed surprising strength and by Wednesday…MORE

Ballot Measure Results; Prop 1 Winning Easily

Ballot Measure Results; Prop 1 Winning Easily

Proposition Title YesVotes % NoVotes % Yes 1 Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom 245,336 72.6% 92,588 27.4% No 26 Sports Wagering on Tribal Lands 91,048 27.2% 244,227 72.8% No 27 Online Sports Wagering Outside of Tribal Lands 48,550 14.4% 289,318 85.6% Yes 28 Public School Arts and Music Education Funding 208,574 62.2% 126,791 37.8% No…MORE

Gov. Newsom Wins 2nd term, is White House Run Next?

Gov. Newsom Wins 2nd term, is White House Run Next?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrat Gavin Newsom easily won a second term as California’s governor on Tuesday, beating a little-known Republican state senator by mostly ignoring him while campaigning against the policies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, two leading Republicans who like Newsom may run for president. Early returns showed Newsom with…MORE