SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Pacific Gas & Electric says it could cut power to customers in some areas of Northern California counties Monday evening because of hot, dry and windy conditions that increase fire danger. But the utility says on Twitter that it has canceled a warning affecting three wine country areas: Napa, Sonoma and…… MORE
Man, 52 Arrested for Kidnapping & Rape-More Women May Be Victims Says Dinuba PD
DINUBA, CA (KMJ) – A 52-year-old man is arrested for the kidnapping and rape of a woman earlier this month. Dinuba Police arrested Fernando Velasquez Cruz on Saturday, September 21. They say the crime took place on on September 5, 2019. Two days later, on Sept. 7, a woman told police about the attack.…… MORE
Authorities Locate Car, 2 Bodies, Amber Alert Canceled By Merced Sheriff’s Office
UPDATE: Two bodies and the suspect’s car have been found. The CHP has not confirmed the identities of the bodies, yet. FRESNO, CA. (KMJ) – An Amber Alert has been deactivated by the Merced Sheriff’s Office for a 2-year-old boy, who was abducted by his father in Merced. The California Highway Patrol had issued…… MORE
Horror Icon & Fresno Native Sid Haig Passes Away
(KMJ) – Fresno-born horror film acting icon Sid Haig passed away over the weekend. Born in Fresno Sidney Eddie Mosesian in July, 1939, he broke into acting in the 60’s and continued his career for decades. His most famous recent rolls included Captain Spaulding in both “House of 1000 Corpses” and “The Devil’s Rejects.” His…… MORE
Amber Alert Issued for Missing Merced County Child
(KMJ) – The California Highway Patrol now has an Amber Alert in place for an alleged child abduction in Merced that took place on Saturday morning. Two-year old John Weir was last seen with his father, Steven Weir, 32, in Merced on Friday at 7 p.m. Steven Weir drives a red 2005 Hyundai Elantra with the…… MORE
California’s Dive Boat, Ghost Ship Fires Share Legal Lessons
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Deaths from California fires on a scuba diving boat and at the so-called Ghost Ship warehouse have brought a search for blame aimed at finding whether someone was negligent. Getting criminal charges to stick in the 2016 fire that killed 36 partygoers at the Oakland warehouse has proven difficult. That could…… MORE
23 States Sue Trump Administration to Keep CA’s Auto Emission Rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Twenty-three states have sued to stop the Trump administration from revoking California’s authority to set emission standards for cars and trucks. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is leading the lawsuit filed Friday, along with Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Air Resources Board. The Trump administration on Thursday revoked California’s authority…… MORE
Central Valley Students Join Global Climate Change Strike
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Central Valley students join others around the world Friday, protesting what they say is government and business inaction on climate change. Climate activists are taking part in a global general strike in what is expected to be the biggest day of climate demonstrations in the planet’s history. Thousands of…… MORE
Walmart to Stop Selling Electronic Cigarettes at its Stores
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart says it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs following a string illnesses and deaths related to vaping. The nation’s largest retailer said Friday that it will complete its exit from e-cigarettes after selling through current inventory. It cited growing federal, state and local…… MORE
Fresno Supporting Supreme Court DACA Immigration Cases
FRESNO (KMJ) – The City of Fresno will stand up to support DACA immigrants. Fresno city councilmembers voted Thursday 5-1-1 to file a “Friend of the Court” brief in support of three lawsuits to be heard in the US Supreme Court. At issue, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, commonly known as DACA. Councilmember Garry Bredefeld…… MORE
