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California Mask Mandate Not Going Away until June 15th

California Mask Mandate Not Going Away until June 15th

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California says mask mandate is not going away until June 15th. California, the nation’s most populous state – home to 39.5 million people – says it will not join many other states in ending mask requirements. The state’s Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced Monday that…MORE

Governor Newsom Seeks $1.5B for Small Businesses

Governor Newsom Seeks $1.5B for Small Businesses

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to use a portion of the state’s federal coronavirus aid to help small-business owners. The Democratic governor said Thursday that he will ask state lawmakers to add $1.5 billion to a program that gives up to $25,000 grants to small businesses. That program already…MORE

United Airlines Adds Flight from Fresno to Denver

United Airlines Adds Flight from Fresno to Denver

  FRESNO, CA— United Airlines announced Thursday it is expanding its flight service from Fresno to Denver. The airline said there will be a 1:30 p.m. daily mainline flight on 126-seat plane out of Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). Regional jet service continues to operate two daily United flights between Fresno and Denver. United also said…MORE

SUV Tied to Murder, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Says

SUV Tied to Murder, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Says

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — Detectives believe a white Chevy Tahoe is tied to to the killing of a Fresno man in April. They believe 56-year-old Pacer Hampton was killed sometime between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on April 13th. Deputies were called to a home in the area of Olive near Polk, for a possible…MORE

Man Arrested in Connection to Deadly Double Shooting in Parlier

Man Arrested in Connection to Deadly Double Shooting in Parlier

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Homicide detectives arrest a 60-year-old man from of Parlier, after they say he shot and killed 57-year-old Israel Trevino Jr. of Selma and wounded his son, 33-year-old Israel Trevino III, Sunday afternoon following an argument. At 4:19 pm on Sunday, the Parlier Police Department received a 911 call of shots fired…MORE

Tulare Sheriff’s Deputies Find Missing Cutler-Orosi Man

Tulare Sheriff’s Deputies Find Missing Cutler-Orosi Man

  UPDATE: “We are happy to report that just before 10 this (Tuesday) morning, Santiago Escobedo was found by members of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office HEART (Homeless Enforcement Assistance Response Team) Team in Visalia and he is in good health. Thank you to everyone who helped get the word out.” – Ashley Ritchie, Media…MORE

25-Year-Old Man Missing from Avenal

25-Year-Old Man Missing from Avenal

AVENAL, CA (KMJ) – The Avenal Police Department issued a missing person report for 25-year-old Eric Lopez. His family reported him missing from the City of Avenal. His family believes he may be in the San Luis Obispo area. If you believe you have seen Eric please contact the Avenal Police Department at (559) 386-5361.…MORE

Fresno’s District Attorney Offers Her Opinion on Possible Newsom Recall

Fresno’s District Attorney Offers Her Opinion on Possible Newsom Recall

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom has secured the number of signatures needed to qualify for the ballot this fall, and Fresno’s District Attorney offers her take on a possible recall. Speaking with KMJ’s Broeske and Musson about the Governor’s recall, DA Lisa Smittcamp said while she approves of Gov.…MORE