Category Archives: Local News

Truck Hauling Tomatoes Crashes, Spills Load Across Highway

Truck Hauling Tomatoes Crashes, Spills Load Across Highway

VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A truck hauling a load of tomatoes crashed Monday into the center divider of a Northern California highway, spilling its load across several lanes of traffic that remained closed for hours, authorities said. The truck was one of three vehicles that collided on the westbound lanes of Highway 80 just after…MORE

3 Wanted Following Armed Robbery At Liquor Store In Merced

3 Wanted Following Armed Robbery At Liquor Store In Merced

MERCED, Calif. (KMKJ) — Police are searching for three suspects they say held up a liquor store in Merced Sunday night. The Merced Police Department received the call just after 11:30 p.m. about an armed robbery at the store located at 1230 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., near Hwy. 99. The three men described as…MORE

California Moves Toward Phasing Out Gas-Fueled Vehicles

California Moves Toward Phasing Out Gas-Fueled Vehicles

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 under a policy approved Thursday by regulators that seeks a dramatic cut in carbon emissions and an eventual end to gasoline-powered vehicles. The decision by the California Air Resources Board came two years…MORE

Oakhurst Man Accused Of Killing Wife After Calling 911 To Report He Found Her Body

Oakhurst Man Accused Of Killing Wife After Calling 911 To Report He Found Her Body

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — An Oakhurst man is facing murder charges after Madera County Sheriff’s deputies found his wife’s body Tuesday night. They were called to a home on the 40000 block of Highway 49 in Oakhurst, after 58-year-old John Kingcade reported he found his wife dead at their home. “Following interviews and extensive…MORE

40 Million Americans Could See Student Loan Forgiveness Under Biden’s Plan

40 Million Americans Could See Student Loan Forgiveness Under Biden’s Plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced detailed plans to deliver on a campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans — and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial need — along with measures to lower the burden of repayment for their remaining federal…MORE

500 Lbs. Of Meth Found During Traffic Stop, One Of The Largest CHP Bust To Date

500 Lbs. Of Meth Found During Traffic Stop, One Of The Largest CHP Bust To Date

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Highway Patrol conducted several traffic stops and arrested multiple suspects leading to what it’s calling one of the largest drug busts to date. The CHP says 500 pounds of meth were found during a traffic stop near Highway 99, north of 7th Standard Road in Bakersfield on Tuesday. A…MORE

Woman Shot Dead In A Fresno Hotel, Boyfriend Changes His Story

Woman Shot Dead In A Fresno Hotel, Boyfriend Changes His Story

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A man is now in custody after he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend just after checking in to their hotel room in Fresno. Officers responded to the Hampton Inn and Suites Hotel on East Fir Ave. Just after 9 am Sunday morning. When police arrived, they found 20-year-old Deisha Guzman…MORE

Two Women Wanted For Retail Theft In Northwest Fresno

Two Women Wanted For Retail Theft In Northwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Two women are wanted after police say they stole from a Kohl’s store in Fresno. According to Fresno PD, the theft happened on August 11, at the store located on Shaw Avenue. The pair can be seen through surveillance cameras walking in and start putting items in a shopping bag. One…MORE

Type O Needed at Central California Blood Center After Recent Trauma Cases

Type O Needed at Central California Blood Center After Recent Trauma Cases

The Central California Blood Center is reaching out for help: Our community has experienced several traumas in the last week. All blood types are needed. All healthy individuals are encouraged to visit their nearest donor center or mobile drive TODAY. OUR COMMUNITY IS IN CRITICAL NEED. YOUR BLOOD TYPE IS NEEDED TODAY! Walk-ins are welcome…MORE