(CNN) – Confusion among local public officials about how critical phone alert systems work was a key reason many residents got caught off guard last year when wildfires tore through Sonoma County, California, a state assessment found. Local leaders’ inability to quickly grasp the magnitude of the disaster also contributed to delays and, in some…… MORE
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F.U.S.D. & Fresno PD Say They Will Prosecute Students For Copycat Threats
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified and Fresno Police are sending a strong message — they will not tolerate copycat school threats. There have been 12 threats investigated by Fresno Police after the Florida school shooting. Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson said it’s costing them time, money, resources and inciting fear. “Parents are having…… MORE
No Endorsement Could See De Leon And Feinstein Reach Out To GOP Voters
FRESNO (KMJ/AP) — Neither of the two front-runners for California’s U.S. Senate seat have been endorsed by the California Democratic Party, and it could force them both to step outside the usual campaign trail in order to win votes. Current U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein went up against California’s Senate leader Kevin De Leon at the…… MORE
Lemoore High School Student Jailed For Bringing Gun To Campus, Father Arrested
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Police are investigating a student who brought a weapon to campus at Lemoore High School. The school sent a message to parents on Monday, after students saw it in the 16 year-old’s backpack at school and reported it. Officers searched the student’s residence in Lemoore and confiscated the weapon, an illegal…… MORE
Tulare Teens Busted for School Threats
(KMJ) Two South Valley students are facing charges for allegedly threatening to shoot up schools. On Friday, Tulare Police arrested a 14 year old student at Tulare Western and a 16 year old student at Mission Oak High. Both kids were booked into the Tulare County Juvenile Justice Center. Tulare PD determined that neither student had…… MORE
Metallica to Play Fresno’s SMC
(KMJ) Metalheads rejoice! Metallica is returning to Fresno in 2018. The legendary rockers will bring their “WorldWired Tour” to the Save Mart Center on December 9th. Tickets, ranging in price of $65-$135, go on sale Friday, March 2nd at 10 am. … MORE
Valley Native Jose Ramirez Ready For Historic WBC World Championship Fight
FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Valley native and boxer Jose Ramirez is getting fore his Historic WBC World Championship Fight at Madison Square Garden. A Press Conference was held Friday, at the Maya Cinema at Fresno State’s Campus Pointe. Ramirez thanking God and his family says he’s prepared for the fight and his trip to New…… MORE
Fresno Police Identify Suspect In Homicide Of Transgender Woman
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are looking for the man wanted for the murder of a transgender woman in Central Fresno The homicide took place back on May 17th of 2017. Shotspotter alerted Fresno police officers to the scene just before 3:00am. 34 year-old Imer Eliu Alvarado (above) had been struck several times by…… MORE
Bi-partisan Bill To Tackle CSU Student Homelessness
[Photo: Fresno State] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Assembly Members tackle student homelessness with a bi-partisan bill. California Assembly Members Anna Caballero and Dr. Joaquin Arambula were at Fresno State, Thursday afternoon to introduce legislation to tackle student homelessness. [Photo: Fresno State] The bi-partisan bill AB 2784 creates an emergency student housing loan…… MORE
Fresno Unified Wants Your Help Naming A New School
FRESNO (KMJ) — A new elementary school is soon to open in Southeast Fresno, and officials want your help choosing a name. The latest campus is set to be built at 5090 E. Church Avenue, between Willow and Peach Avenues. Fresno Unified hopes to have it open for the 2020/2021 school year. The rules for…… MORE
