YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) – A world-renowned speed climber has been rescued from Yosemite’s El Capitan after he fell and had to spend the night on top of the famous rock. Yosemite spokesman Scott Gediman says rescuers hauled Hans Florine to the summit of El Capitan Thursday evening, but it was too late for a…… MORE
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CA Could Require Solar Panels on New Homes
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State could mandate that most new homes include solar panels, beginning in 2020. The California Energy Commission is set to vote May 9 on the standard. It would apply to all homes, condominiums, and apartments up to 3 stories high. Structures with roofs too small to accommodate panels, or those…… MORE
“Continue To Fight,” Nunes Tells Temperance Flat Supporters
FRESNO (KMJ) — Following the decision by the California Water Commission to award $171 million to the Temperance Flat Project, far below what officials originally requested, Tulare Congressman Devin Nunes described it as an “impossible situation.” “The bottom line here is the Senators won’t do anything to help us, the Governor won’t lift a hand…… MORE
RV Driver Who Led LA Police On Chase Into Central Valley Is Caught
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The RV driver who led LA Police on chase into the Central Valley is caught. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s arrested Stephen Houk. They announced by tweet Thursday that their Major Crimes Bureau arrested Houk on Thursday at 4:30 pm in Barstow. Houk was found in a rail car and taken into…… MORE
Do You Want To Be In Marvel’s “Captain Marvel”? Now Is Your Chance!
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Do you want to be in Marvel’s “Captain Marvel”? Now is your chance! Central Casting is looking for extras to be in “Open World”, which is the working title for “Captain Marvel”. The casting call is looking for people who: Look to be in their 20s to 50s Military and government…… MORE
Peace Officers Memorial Honors Those Killed In The Line Of Duty
FRESNO (KMJ) — Law enforcement of Fresno County have remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony in Downtown Fresno Thursday saw personnel from numerous agencies gather in remembrance and observance. “One thing I hear from the survivors and the families that’s most important to them, they say ‘please don’t forget.’ This is part…… MORE
House Speaker Paul Ryan Tours Kerman Manufacturing Facility
[Photo: Liz Kern KMJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – House Speaker Paul Ryan visited the Central Valley, Wednesday, touring a local manufacturing facility. Speaker Ryan was the guest of U.S. Congressman David Valadao, visiting the MEC Aerial Work Platforms facility in Kerman. The site was chosen as an example of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act…… MORE
Pot Dispensary Bust Finds Food Made To Look Like Candy
FRESNO (KMJ) — An illegal marijuana dispensary in Central Fresno has been shut down, but among the items seized by Fresno Police are edibles closely resembling candy and cookies. “Candy that might fall in the hands of our children,” said Police Chief Jerry Dyer. “These candies would be very very difficult for a child to…… MORE
Search Continues for RV Chase Suspect In The South Valley
(KMJ) – Law enforcement across the South Valley continue to search for this possibly armed domestic violence suspect who led police on a chase in an RV with two young children inside. 46-year old Stephen Houk (pictured above) is believed to be the man who led police on a chase as he drove an RV…… MORE
Police Chase RV Driven By Domestic Violence Suspect From Los Angeles To Central Valley
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A domestic violence suspect was leading police from Los Angeles on a chase over the Grapevine to the Central Valley, Tuesday. The suspect was possibly armed, and believed to have two young children with him in the motor home. The chase began near Hollywood, but the suspect later got onto the 101…… MORE
