Category Archives: Local News

Thousands Without Power in Largest PG&E Safety Shutoff of 2020

Thousands Without Power in Largest PG&E Safety Shutoff of 2020

(KMJ) – More than 1 million people are now without power during what Pacific Gas and Electric says could be the strongest wind event in California this year. As many as 361,000 of its customers in 36 counties are expected to be affected by planned outages in northern California and another 71,000 could be affected in…MORE

Tulare County Haystack Arson Suspect Arrested

Tulare County Haystack Arson Suspect Arrested

  DINUBA, CA (KMJ) — The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of the man they say set fire to a haystack that displayed signs and banners in support of President Trump and Rep. Devin Nunes. Tulare County Fire responded to the haystack fire on Oct. 10 in the area of Avenue 384 and Road…MORE

More Details Released After Fatal Fresno Officer Involved Shooting

More Details Released After Fatal Fresno Officer Involved Shooting

(Photo courtesy:  Fresno Police Department) (KMJ) – Fresno Police say the suspect shot and killed by officers Sunday night in the central part of the city was wanted on multiple warrants from across the country. This all began as an attempted carjacking on the 1300 block of Esther Way around 9:30 p.m.  Officers say 32-year…MORE

Fresno State Cuts Some Athletic Programs Due To Pandemic Budget Shortfall

Fresno State Cuts Some Athletic Programs Due To Pandemic Budget Shortfall

PRESS RELEASE: Fresno State Athletics announces program changes FRESNO, Calif. – In response to ongoing financial challenges for Fresno State Athletics, whose revenues have been dramatically impacted this fiscal year by the COVID-19 pandemic, Fresno State announced today its decision to implement program reductions that will ensure long-term financial sustainability of its athletics program. At…MORE

Kamala Harris Suspends All Events After Staffers Test Positive for COVID-19

Kamala Harris Suspends All Events After Staffers Test Positive for COVID-19

(KMJ) – California Senator and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris is suspend all in-person events until Monday after a pair of her staffers test positive for the coronavirus. The Biden-Harris campaign adds former Vice President Joe Biden had no exposure despite spending several hours campaigning with Harris together in Arizona on October 8th. Harris’…MORE

Fresno Fair 4-H, FFA Exhibitors Need Help – Livestock Auction Extended to Oct 13

Fresno Fair 4-H, FFA Exhibitors Need Help – Livestock Auction Extended to Oct 13

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Big Fresno Fair is underway, though different this year because of COVID-19, to the detriment of some young exhibitors. The pandemic is affecting this year’s Virtual Jr. Livestock Auction and that’s not good for many of the Central Valley’s young 4-H and FFA exhibitors, who’ve entered their animals into the…MORE

Political Haystack in Dinuba Struck Again by Arsonists

Political Haystack in Dinuba Struck Again by Arsonists

(Photo courtesy:  Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – For the second time in less than two weeks, a stack of hay adorned with pro-Republican signs in Dinuba is intentionally set on fire. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says the latest fire was set around 10 p.m. Saturday at Road 80 and Avenue 384.  The haystack…MORE

Gov. Newsom Awards $15.3 Million Homekey Grant, Infuses Fresno County’s “Crossroads Village” Housing Project

Gov. Newsom Awards $15.3 Million Homekey Grant, Infuses Fresno County’s “Crossroads Village” Housing Project

FRESNO, CA, Friday, October 9, 2020 – Governor Gavin Newsom announced this afternoon that Fresno County has received $15.3 Million in the fourth round of awards for Homekey, California’s innovative $600 million program to purchase and rehabilitate housing, including hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings and other properties, and convert them into permanent, long-term housing for people experiencing…MORE