MJ’s BUTTONWILLOW, CA (KMJ) — Foul play is suspected after a body is discovered Tuesday morning in Buttonwillow. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said the man who was found dead in the orchards in the area of Corn Camp Road and Highway 58 has been identified and determined to be someone who had been reported missing.…… MORE
New Research Shows COVID-19 Was in California Last December
Scientists analyzed blood samples donated to the American Red Cross during a period between last December and early January of 2020 and found evidence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19, and the new research suggests that it was introduced to the U.S. before Jan. 19. According to The Wall Street Journal,…… MORE
Giuliani Denies Report That He Discussed Pardon with Pres. Trump
President Donald Trump reportedly discussed pardoning his personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, though the former New York City mayor has not been charged with any crimes, according to The New York Times. According to the newspaper, Trump and Giuliani discussed the issue as recently as last week, although the Times does not report which of the…… MORE
LA County Official Dines Out After Voting to Close Outdoor Dining
A Los Angeles county official who voted to ban outdoor dining to tamp down rising coronavirus cases reportedly sat down for dinner at an outdoor eatery just hours later. L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl was spotted at Il Forno Trattoria in Santa Monica, Calif., last Tuesday — shortly after voting with the Board of Supervisors…… MORE
1 of 2 Birds Stolen From Fresno Chaffee Zoo is Returned
UPDATE from Fresno Chaffee Zoo 1:11pm on Monday, November 30: Thanks to the support of the community and the media coverage, the Nicobar pigeon, affectionately known as “Old Man Nicobar” by zookeepers, has been returned to the Zoo. A member of the community recognized the bird after seeing a story on the news, immediately…… MORE
Rare Birds Stolen From Aviary Exhibit at Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo
(KMJ) – Fresno Chaffee Zoo is appealing to the community as the search continues for two stolen birds. A lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo and a Nicobar pigeon were stolen from the Zoo early Sunday morning. Security footage shows someone entering the Australian Asian Aviary at Fresno Chaffee Zoo at approximately 4:30 a.m. The person appears to…… MORE
Winner Officially Declared in Race for 21st Congressional District
(KMJ) – Republicans have picked up their 11th seat overall in the U.S. House and the third seat in California after David Valadao reclaims the Central Valley House seat he lost two years ago. The former congressman defeated Democratic Incumbent TJ Cox, who ousted Valadao in the 21st Congressional District in 2018 by just 862…… MORE
At-Home Shopping Soars on Black Friday, Up 23%
After slow growth in digital sales Thursday, the Thanksgiving holiday, U.S. retailers pulled in a record $12.8 billion in online revenue on Black Friday, putting questions about consumer strength at ease, according to Salesforce. That represents 23% growth over last year. Globally, online revenue reached $62.2 billion, up 30% from a year ago. The most…… MORE
Update: 2 Dead in Sacramento Mall Shooting
A second young man has died after a shooting in a Sacramento mall, police said Saturday. Officers responded to the Arden Fair Mall in California’s state capital following a report of shots fired a little after 6 p.m. Friday, according to Karl Chan, a spokesman for Sacramento Police. When officers arrived on scene, they found…… MORE
Brand, Dyer Fire Back at MLB Over Spurned Grizzlies
FRESNO, CA – Mayor Lee Brand and Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer today issued the following statement in response to the letter sent by the Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball to the ownership and management of the Fresno Grizzlies Baseball Club stating that either it accept a demotion to the Single-A level or have no major…… MORE
