FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A burial service for two babies: Sally and Charity, abandoned in Fresno County, will be held Saturday, October 26th, 2019. Twice a year Garden of Innocence ensures that children found abandoned or left unidentified are given a loving goodbye. Members of the public are invited to the ceremonies. …… MORE
Gov. Newsom Speaks of Fires, Utility Mismanagement
LOS ANGELES, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference in Los Angeles, Thursday morning on the fires and ongoing public safety power shutoffs. The governor, standing with Cal Fire officials, emergency response and health and human services leaders, chastised the utilities for the power outages. More than half a million people in…… MORE
Red Carpet Rolled Out For “The Gallows Act Two”
Fresno, CA (KMJ) – Hollywood and Fresno meet, as the premier of “The Gallows Act 2”, a national film, shot here in Fresno was premiered. The movie is playing in select theaters starting October 25th. Our Dana West attended the event and has all you need to know. Click to listen below. … MORE
Beef Labeling Issues
The United States Cattlemen filed a petition for rulemaking with the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to address “Product of the USA” and “Made in the USA” claims on U.S. beef. The USCA says since the repeal of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) back in 2015, there is no clear definition of what…… MORE
Round Two of PG&E Power Shutoffs Now Underway
(KMJ) – For the second time this month, Pacific Gas and Electric has cut power to tens of thousands of customers in the name of public safety. As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, the bankrupt utility began cutting service to nearly 180,000 households and businesses in 17 Northern and Central California counties. PG&E says gusty winds could…… MORE
“Every Kid in Park” Initiative Gives Merced 4th Graders Nature Lesson at Yosemite National Park
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA (KMJ) – 4th graders from Merced City School District are learning to appreciate nature. Thanks to the nationwide Every Kid in a Park initiative they had the opportunity to visit Yosemite National Park. They gazed at Half Dome, learned how El Capitan was formed, and how snowmelt feeds Yosemite Falls. Some…… MORE
Measles Confirmed In Disneyland Visitor, Others May Be Exposed
Los Angeles County health officials are issuing a warning about possible exposure to measles. To anyone who may have been at Disneyland earlier this month. The city’s department of public health says a person with the viral infection visited the Anaheim theme park on October 16th, between 9:00 A.M. and 8:30 PM. The warning reminds…… MORE
Shooting Claims The Life of El Dorado County Sheriff’s Deputy
(KMJ) – A shooting early Wednesday morning in El Dorado County in the town of Somerset has claimed the life of a Sheriff’s Deputy. A statement from the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office confirms Deputy Brian Ishmael was shot and killed while responding to a call at Sand Ridge Drive and Mount Aukum roam, about…… MORE
EPA Finalizes Rule to Repeal WOTUS
The Environmental Protection Agency published the final rule repealing the Waters of the U.S. rule. The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers effort repeals and returns the law to provisions in place prior to 2015. The new rule will go into effect on December 23, 2019. However, legal challenges are expected from environmental groups.…… MORE
2 Tulare County Teens Charged With Murder of 16-year-old Boy
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare County DA’s Office says 19-year-old Vanessa Macias and 18-year-old Jesus Fernandez face life in prison. The two teenagers are charged with murder for allegedly shooting and killing a 16-year-old. Homicide detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office went out to the area of Howard and Washington in Earlimart…… MORE
