SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom should survive the recall election against him if he can convince Democrats to come out to vote. But that may not be as easy as it sounds. Democratic registration almost doubles that of Republicans in the state. But the party’s leaders are alarmed because Republicans appear more…… MORE
Chaffee Zoo Welcomes New Masai Giraffe
Fresno, CA – Fresno Chaffee Zoo has welcomed a new female Masai giraffe named Kiden. Animal care staff worked to introduce Kiden to her new home and the other giraffes. Guests can now see her on the savanna in African Adventure when they visit. “Kiden is doing great and is exploring her surroundings. The zookeepers that worked…… MORE
California’s Deadly Wildfire Season is Getting Longer
With more than 95% of the Western United States in drought, combined with a month’s stretch of above-normal temperatures, an outlook released Sunday shows fire season prospects looking grim. “Above normal significant fire potential is forecast to continue through September for much of the Northwest, Northern Rockies, and northern portions of the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain Geographic…… MORE
Fresno Mother, Shot in the Head Last Week, Dies From Her Wound
(Photo courtesy: Fresno Police Department) (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is now investigating its 43rd homicide of the year after a 25-year-old, shot last week, dies from her injuries Around 10:45 p.m. July 27th, investigators say 25-year-old Jacqueline Flores was shot in the head while she was parked inside her vehicle at Kearney Boulevard…… MORE
Search Continues for Tulare County Homicide Suspect
(Photo courtesy: Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The search continues for the man believed responsible for gunning down a woman following a weekend argument in Woodville. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Ruben Sanchez (pictured below) shot and killed 30-year-old Rachel Martinez at a home near Avenue 168 and Road 166 around 8:30…… MORE
Elderly Woman Killed in Hit & Run in Fresno Identified
FRESNO, CA. (KMJ) — An elderly woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday night in Fresno. She was identified by the Fresno County Coroner as 87-year-old Margarita Linares of Fresno. Fresno police were called to the area of Olive Ave. and Fresno St. around 8:45 p.m. for a person reportedly struck by a vehicle.…… MORE
Jalen Green Goes #2 to the Houston Rockets
HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets selected valley native Jalen Green with the second overall pick in the NBA draft. This is just the beginning 🙌 pic.twitter.com/VD8guwZCNf — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) July 30, 2021 Green joins a team that is rebuilding after sinking to an NBA-worst 17-55 last season. Jalen Green, picked #2 by @HoustonRockets, is also Filipino-American.#Houston…… MORE
House Ag Leaders Urge Vote on Broadband Bill
Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee are calling for a full-House vote on a bipartisan rural broadband bill. Chairman David Scott and Ranking Member Glenn GT Thompson requested that Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican leadership bring the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act to the House Floor for a vote. The bill provides…… MORE
Prosecutor: PG&E ‘Criminally Liable’ for Massive ‘Zogg Fire’
Criminal charges will be filed against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in connection with Zogg Fire, which killed four people and damaged numerous homes and structures, the district attorney for Shasta County in California said Thursday. DA Stephanie Bridgett said in a statement that PG&E was “criminally liable” and that charges will be filed by…… MORE
Calif. residents fed up with mounting Flex Alerts
[ns-video id=”5a9b7bb215d9638edb6538eae742e71″ publisher=”22180″] California’s power grid operator has issued a statewide alert urging residents to cut back electricity use Wednesday due to higher-than-normal temperatures expected in Northern California and tight energy supplies across the West. Officials called for voluntary electricity conservation from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday to avoid rolling outages during the persistent…… MORE
