FRESNO, CA — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Central Division announced a “maximum enforcement period” starting Friday, and ending on Memorial Day Monday. Officers will be in full force, paying special attention to the Hwy. 41/Hwy. 46 interchange, which is often used by Central Valley residents to get to the Central Coast. It is also a…… MORE
CLOVIS, CA. (KMJ) — Detectives with the Clovis Police Department have identified the man they say shot and killed two men inside a bar in Clovis. Detectives say 25-year-old Eddie Cordero of Fresno shot and killed 21-year-old Merehildo Luna and 27-year-old Andres Sanchez at the Palace Bar on Clovis Ave. A third man…… MORE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Newsom Announces Historic “Vax for the Win” Program to Get More Californians Vaccinated by June 15 $116.5 million vaccine incentive program – the biggest in the nation – to boost vaccinations as California prepares to fully reopen the economy June 15 $100 million in $50 prepaid or grocery cards for…… MORE
FRESNO, CA, May 27, 2021 – Newstalk 580, 105.9 KMJ is happy to announce that Christopher Gabriel is the new host of Fresno’s Morning News. Beginning Monday, the veteran broadcaster and entertainer joins anchor Matt Otstot and the team to bring the San Joaquin Valley the best breaking news coverage from 6-9am PT. He…… MORE
(KMJ) – For the 29th year, you can soon, once again, buy Fresno State’s sweet corn. Sale of the campus-grown summer staple begins Monday, Memorial Day, May 31st at the Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market on campus. The university says White corn will be available opening day, and yellow white corn will be available soon…… MORE
The effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., appears to have been hurt by California’s rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. The majority of state voters say they approve of Newsom’s handling of the pandemic, and just 40% say they would remove him from office, a new Public Policy Institute of California poll shows, Politico reported. Newsom’s…… MORE
FRESNO, CA– Mayor Jerry Dyer, along with City Manager Thomas Esqueda, announced the City of Fresno’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget at a City Hall news conference Wednesday. The $1,419,713,900 budget focuses on enhancing public safety, establishing the Mayor’s Homeless Response Team, expanding the Graffiti Abatement Crew, funding a Senior Activity Center, establishing an Express Development Team,…… MORE
KINGS COUNTY, CA (KMJ) — Two 18-year-olds were arrested on Monday in Hanford after leading Kings County deputies on a chase in a stolen vehicle. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) said the stolen 2008 Ford Escape reached speeds up to 130 miles per hour in Kings County. The chase began around 5:47 p.m. when…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) — Governor Gavin Newsom held a news conference on Monday to highlight new firefighting equipment and his proposed $2 billion investment in wildfire and emergency preparedness. Newsom’s state budget doubles the $1 billion increase he earlier proposed for wildfire preparation and response. The plan will phase in 12 new Cal Fire…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s top health official said Friday that the state no longer will require social distancing and will allow full capacity for businesses when the state reopens on June 15. State health director Dr. Mark Ghaly said that dramatically lower virus cases and increasing vaccinations mean it’s safe for the state to…… MORE
