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Gov. Newsom’s Drought Emergency Water Declaration Skips Central Valley

Gov. Newsom’s Drought Emergency Water Declaration Skips Central Valley

  FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Standing in a dried out bed of Lake Mendocino, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency for two Northern California counties on Wednesday, to the ire of Central Valley leaders. Newsom’s emergency drought declaration covered only two counties above San Francisco – Mendocino and Sonoma, and the Russian River watershed…MORE

Court Documents: Kristin Smart Once Buried in Suspect’s Backyard

Court Documents: Kristin Smart Once Buried in Suspect’s Backyard

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California college student missing for nearly 25 years was once buried in the backyard of the home owned by the murder suspect’s father, authorities said in a court document. The body of Kristin Smart, which has never been found, was recently moved from the home of Ruben Flores, a prosecutor…MORE

Search Continues for Clovis Attempted Murder Suspect

Search Continues for Clovis Attempted Murder Suspect

(Photo courtesy:  Clovis Police Department)   (KMJ) – The search continues for a man sought in an attempted murder in the Harlan Ranch area of Clovis. The Clovis Police Department put out the following news release: Clovis Police Detectives are asking for your help locating Troy Clowers, 36, who is currently wanted for a shooting…MORE

All Californians 16+ Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

All Californians 16+ Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

SACRAMENTO – As announced by Governor Gavin Newsom last month, all Californians aged 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting today, April 15. This expansion of eligibility comes as the state reaches major milestones in its vaccine rollout: nearly half of all residents in the 16 and older population have already received at…MORE

Rep. Nunes Blasts Intel Leaders for Politicizing, Weaponizing Intelligence

Rep. Nunes Blasts Intel Leaders for Politicizing, Weaponizing Intelligence

Striking back at years of politicized intelligence attacks on former President Donald Trump, Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., called out Biden administration intelligence leaders at Thursday’s worldwide threats hearing. “I hope you plan on spending a reasonable amount of time in upcoming years on activities other than investigating conservatives and spying on Republican presidential campaigns,” Nunes,…MORE

Fresno Grizzlies Announce Green Light to Open Season with Fans in Stands

Fresno Grizzlies Announce Green Light to Open Season with Fans in Stands

  The Fresno Grizzlies announced that they have officially received the green light from the Fresno County Department of Public Health to open their season on May 11 with fans in the stands. After months of collaboration, the groups say they have put together a comprehensive plan with fan and player safety as the top…MORE

Homicide Investigation Now Underway in West Fresno

Homicide Investigation Now Underway in West Fresno

(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office)   (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate its first homicide of 2021. Just after 2 p.m. Tuesday, a person performing work at a home on the 5500 block of West Olive Avenue called the Sheriff’s Office after seeing what he believed was a car that…MORE

‘Prime Suspect’ Arrested in Kristin Smart’s 1996 Disappearance

‘Prime Suspect’ Arrested in Kristin Smart’s 1996 Disappearance

UPDATE: Prosecutors announced on Wednesday they had filed a first-degree murder charge in the 1996 killing. Criminal filings indicate that Paul Flores, 44, killed Kristin Smart in his dorm room as he raped or attempted to rape the 19-year-old college freshman. Paul Flores will be arraigned on Thursday Click to listen to the latest from KMJ’s Liz…MORE