Category Archives: Local News

South Valley Store Clerk Gunned Down Inside Waukena Market

South Valley Store Clerk Gunned Down Inside Waukena Market

(Photo courtesy:  Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – A store clerk in his 40’s is gunned down Monday night in Tulare County. Sheriff’s Deputies, along with officers from the Corcoran Police Department responded to multiple 911 calls made just after 7 p.m. Monday from the Waukena Market on the 2800 block of Waukena Drive.  The…MORE

Oracle’s Larry Ellison Moves to Hawaii, Fleeing California

Oracle’s Larry Ellison Moves to Hawaii, Fleeing California

Oracle Corp. co-founder Larry Ellison said he has moved his primary residence to Hawaii, becoming the latest Silicon Valley executive to depart the state where they built their fortunes. Ellison, the world’s 11th-wealthiest person, notified his staff Monday of the move. Recode first reported the executive’s decision, which followed Oracle’s announcement Friday that it had…MORE

Recall Effort of Gov. Newsom Gains Steam After French Laundry Party

Recall Effort of Gov. Newsom Gains Steam After French Laundry Party

(ASSOCIATED PRESS)  California Gov. Gavin Newsom has had a rough year. The next one might be even tougher as a recall effort appears to be gaining momentum, fueled partly by outrage over the first-term Democrat dining with friends at an opulent restaurant while telling state residents to spurn social gatherings and stay home. It’s not…MORE

Send Christmas Cards to Valley Vets via Operation Dear Veteran

Send Christmas Cards to Valley Vets via Operation Dear Veteran

(KMJ) – From now through December 20th, staff at Fresno Pacific University are working to collect at least 500 Christmas cards.  That would give one for every bed at Fresno’s VA Medical Center and Fresno Veterans Home. It’s called “Operation Dear Veteran” and will see the holiday greetings delivered to patients and residents. And it…MORE

Woman Killed in Gruesome Drive-By Shooting on Hwy 41

Woman Killed in Gruesome Drive-By Shooting on Hwy 41

UPDATE: The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as Savanna Troyn, 21, of Fresno. FRESNO (KMJ)  The California Highway Patrol is investigating an early morning shooting which left a woman dead. The CHP says the victim, an unidentified female adult, was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle when she was shot on…MORE

Rep. Nunes Has Antibodies, Never Tested Positive for COVID-19

Rep. Nunes Has Antibodies, Never Tested Positive for COVID-19

FRESNO (KMJ)  In an hour-long exclusive interview with KMJ’s Ray Appleton, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) revealed that he tested positive for antibodies while donating plasma on Friday. Many national news outlets jumped the gun and reported Nunes had tested positive for COVID-19.  That is wrong. While the South Valley Congressman said he felt a bit…MORE

Suspect Arrested in Murder of 16 yr Old Alize Morales

Suspect Arrested in Murder of 16 yr Old Alize Morales

An 18 year old man has been arrested in connection with the October shooting death of 16 year old Alize Morales. The deadly incident occurred the evening of Saturday, Oct. 10 near Belmont Ave. and Calaveras St. Fresno PD says Shot Spotter reported multiple gunshots being fired and found several shell casings in the roadway…MORE

The FUSD School Board Votes to Remove Fresno High’s Mascot

The FUSD School Board Votes to Remove Fresno High’s Mascot

(KMJ) – The Fresno Unified School board votes to change Fresno High’s long-standing school mascot. By a 6-1 vote Wednesday night, the Board voted to change the school’s symbol that Native Americans have described as “racist” and “offensive.” Trustee Terry Slatic cast the only “no” vote. But, Fresno High School will keep the ‘Warriors’ name.…MORE

Oklahoma Police Deputy Chief Paco Balderama Announced as Fresno’s New Police Chief

Oklahoma Police Deputy Chief Paco Balderama Announced as Fresno’s New Police Chief

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –  The Fresno Police Department formally announced Paco Balderama as the city’s new police chief Tuesday afternoon, making him Fresno’s 23rd law enforcement leader and first Hispanic Chief of Police. Balderama was born in El Paso, Texas, is a Mexican-American, and a twin – his brother, Beto, also currently works for…MORE