CHP Surprised by a Pair of Break-In Bears

(KMJ) – The California Highway Patrol comes face to face with some unexpected guests on Saturday Night.  Here’s what officer wrote in a weekend Facebook post: “UNEXPECTED GUESTS! Saturday night Fort Tejon CHP Officers responded to a Pine Mountain Club residence for a possible break in. The bear cubs’ crime spree was ended when CHP…MORE

High-Speed Rail CEO Stepping Down in June

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 57-year-old Jeff Morales is departing from the California High-Speed Rail Authority this summer, after 5 years on the job. He’ll officially leave in June, and says he’ll assist in the transition to a new director. Despite uncertainties surrounding the bullet train’s future, Morales says nothing in particular prompted his decision. Gov. Jerry…MORE

CA Auditor Questions CSU System’s Hiring Practices

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The latest report from California State Auditor Elaine Howle’s office says the California State University system hires new managers at a rate more than double other employers. it accuses the system of failing to adequately detail the number of added personnel, which include supervisors, vice presidents, deans, and head coaches. Howle is…MORE

Prayer Walk Vigil Honors Shooting Victims

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A prayer walk vigil took place in downtown Fresno on Thursday, April 20th. After the violence that shook the city of Fresno on Tuesday, the vigil was set up by the Pastor Clusters of the Fresno/Clovis area, with an invitation sent on short notice for 200 pastors and church leaders to walk and pray.…MORE

Muhammad Yells “Let Black People Go”, Arraignment Postponed

FRESNO (KMJ) — The man accused of the triple-fatal Downtown Fresno shooting started his appearance inside Fresno County Superior Court with a cry of “let black people go in America.” But Kori Ali Muhammad’s turn in front of Judge Kent Hamlin Friday morning was not to answer to the three deaths he is alleged to…MORE

Wilma Quan-Schecter Named Fresno City Manager

FR4SNO, CA (KMJ) – On July 10th, Fresno’s City Manager Bruce Rudd is retiring after 40 years with the City of Fresno. On Thursday, Mayor Lee Brand announced Rudd’s successor as Wilma Quan Schecter, promoting her from within the city after an extensive national search. Quan-Schecter will be the first female city manager in Fresno history,…MORE

State Seeks $450 Million Bond to Upgrade Voting Systems

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California voters are expected to be presented with a $450 million bond, to replacing outdated voting systems across the state. Secretary of State Alex Padilla says it would be the first major update in 15 years, adding that “no would would settle for a 15-year-old cellphone or computer.” The proposal is due…MORE