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Skiers – China Peak Reopens Friday!

Skiers – China Peak Reopens Friday!

UPDATE: AS OF 4;15 PM THURSDAY MARCH 1   *  14″ so far as of 4:15 PM since 5 AM this morning, snowing hard. *  Open tomorrow, 9AM-4PM. *  Now open Friday-Monday, 9AM-4PM through hopefully late April. *  Open this weekend Chairs 1, 2 (new quad), 4, 6 & 7 plus beginner area, most terrain open. *  Inn…MORE

Winter Storm Prompts Evacuation Order For Areas Of Santa Barbara County

Winter Storm Prompts Evacuation Order For Areas Of Santa Barbara County

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for parts of Santa Barbara County in the area where the Thomas Fire, Sherpa Fire and Whittier Fires burned. In preparation for evacuation, Santa Barbara County is advising you: Put together important documents and contact numbers. Fill up your gas tank Fill any…MORE

Year-Round Fundraising Approved By Council To Match Federal Court Ruling

Year-Round Fundraising Approved By Council To Match Federal Court Ruling

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has approved a change to the municipal code, allowing year-round fundraising for candidates seeking local political offices. The motion was approved by district representatives Thursday, but further discussion on the issue is expected at a future meeting. A ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in February (Zimmerman…MORE

Alleged Burglar Tries To Cash Stolen Check in Porterville

Alleged Burglar Tries To Cash Stolen Check in Porterville

(KMJ) – Porterville Police hope you can help them nab an alleged burglar.  Officers say the man in these photos is sought in a February 21st home burglary on the 1600 block of West Morton Avenue. Officers say he broke into the home between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm and took several items including a…MORE

7 Warrants Served In Bakersfield Raid Targeting Illicit Drug Spice

7 Warrants Served In Bakersfield Raid Targeting Illicit Drug Spice

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A multi-agency raid on Wednesday morning in Bakersfield, targets businesses allegedly selling the illegal synthetic drug called spice. In the culmination of an investigation underway for a month, seven search warrants were served by Bakersfield Police on tips from residents. At one location on South Chester Avenue and Wilson Road,…MORE

Fresno’s 17th Annual Rogue Festival Kicking Off: March 2-10

Fresno’s 17th Annual Rogue Festival Kicking Off: March 2-10

[Photo: Rogue] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s homegrown and eclectic…. Fresno’s Rogue Festival takes over the Tower District from March 2-10, celebrating its 17th year. It’s considered a “fringe festival” showcasing the independent artist rather than established arts institutions Since 2002, the performing arts festival has featured talent – local, national and international, from actors…MORE

Possible Gang Related Shooting Near Fresno State Injures One Man

Possible Gang Related Shooting Near Fresno State Injures One Man

FRESNO (KMJ) — An overnight shooting in Northeast Fresno has put one person in the hospital, and Fresno Police say it appears to be gang related. Officers were called to the University Inn at Shaw and Woodrow Avenues around 10pm Tuesday after reports of shots fired. The first officer on scene arrived to find a…MORE

ICE Chief Compares Oakland Mayor to ‘Gang Lookout’

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A federal immigration official says about 800 people living illegally in Northern California avoided being arrested because Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf warned that immigration raids were upcoming. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement chief Thomas Homan told “Fox and Friends” Wednesday that Schaaf’s action was “no better than a gang lookout yelling…MORE

Pictures of Helm Store Robbery Released

Pictures of Helm Store Robbery Released

(KMJ)  The search is on for a trio of heavily armed robbers who recently held up a store in Helm in under a minute. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department says around 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 22nd the Helm Market and Gas station was robbed by three men wearing masks and gloves. The exact amount…MORE

Student Jailed for Shooting Threat at Buchanan High

Student Jailed for Shooting Threat at Buchanan High

(KMJ)  A 15 year old Clovis Unified student was arrested just before 2 a.m. Wednesday for making threats toward Buchanan High School. Clovis Police say they were contacted by a concerned citizen who saw a Snapchat picture of what looked like an assault rifle. The picture stated “Don’t come to school tomorrow”. During the investigation at…MORE