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5 Things About FEMA, Federal & Nonprofit Support to California Wildfires Response

5 Things About FEMA, Federal & Nonprofit Support to California Wildfires Response

WASHINGTON — As state, local and federal responders continue efforts to save lives, homes and public property in the areas affected by the wildfires, residents should remain vigilant as conditions are still dangerous and severely degraded air quality in Los Angeles county poses a threat to residents. Follow instructions from local officials and evacuate immediately if told…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Invites Public to Name New African Lion Cub

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — We’ve learned the sweet name of the new female cub at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. The male cub doesn’t have a name yet, but you can help change that. On Friday, the zoo formally introduced patrons to Asali. She was named by the Lion Care Team. Asali means “honey” in Swahili. We’re…MORE

KMJ Hosts Tackle Deadly LA Wildfires

KMJ Hosts Tackle Deadly LA Wildfires

Did Mayor Karen Bass fail the residents of Los Angeles? Yep. Did Gov. Gavin Newsom do anything to prevent this deadly disaster? Nope. KMJ hosts dove in hard this week.MORE

Death Toll Rises, Calif. Insurance Commish Issues Moratorium on Cancellations

Death Toll Rises, Calif. Insurance Commish Issues Moratorium on Cancellations

(KMJ) As the death toll climbed to 10 Friday morning, California’s Insurance Commissioner issued a temporary ban on companies canceling or not renewing home insurance coverage for people impacted by the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires burning in Southern California. The moratorium covers those within the perimeters of the fires and adjoining ZIP codes, whether…MORE

Mayor Dyer Sworn in for 2nd Term, Karbassi Voted as Council President

Mayor Dyer Sworn in for 2nd Term, Karbassi Voted as Council President

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — In front of a packed council chamber Thursday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was inaugurated for his second term. A new class of councilmembers were also sworn in after being elected in November. “You’re not appointed. You’re elected by the people which you serve. So, it’s an honor,” said Mayor Dyer. Mayor…MORE

Murder Charges Filed for Suspected DUI Driver in Deadly Central Fresno Crash

Murder Charges Filed for Suspected DUI Driver in Deadly Central Fresno Crash

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Murder charges have been filed against a suspected DUI driver involved in a central Fresno crash that killed two men. The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed several charges, including two murder charges, against 36-year-old Joal Campbell. The DA’s office says Campbell has previously been convicted of a DUI offense back in…MORE

SoCal Wildfires by the Numbers

SoCal Wildfires by the Numbers

By the numbers: All-in state response California’s emergency response to wildfire impacts has involved nearly every part of the state government. Assistance on the ground includes: California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Coordinating the state’s response through the activation of the State Operations Center, including the deployment of 1,040 firefighters and 260 fire engines…MORE

Trump & Newsom Trade Barbs Over Wildfires

Trump & Newsom Trade Barbs Over Wildfires

(KMJ) President-elect Donald Trump continues to slam Gov. Gavin Newsom for allegedly mismanaging the state which he claims lead to the deadly Los Angeles-area wildfires. Trump posted the “ultimate price is being paid” for an “incompetent governor.” “Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions…MORE

Federal Wildfire Aid Secured for SoCal Fires

Federal Wildfire Aid Secured for SoCal Fires

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced early Wednesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Hurst Fire burning in Los Angeles County as extreme fire weather continues in Southern California. In a news release, Gov. Newsom…MORE

Deadly Wildfires Ravage Southern California

Deadly Wildfires Ravage Southern California

(KMJ/KFSN/AP) At least two people are dead and many more are injured as several fires continue to burn across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions. Tens of thousands were evacuated as more than 5,000 acres burned in the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles. The Eaton Fire — which…MORE