Category Archives: Liz Kern News Articles

Man Shot in Central Fresno Parking Lot Dies, Police Ask Public’s Help Finding Suspect
19-year-old Sean Pittman. Photo: FPD FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a murder. 19-year-old Sean Pittman was found shot just before noon ...
Cumulus Media Mar 04, 2020

Kern County Health Dept. Monitoring 11 people for Possible Coronavirus
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KMJ) -11 people are being monitored for the coronavirus in Kern County. The Kern County Public Health Department said the move came after they were contacted by the CDC. 11 peo...
Cumulus Media Feb 27, 2020

Motorcycle Gang Member Wanted By Fresno Sheriff for Beating Up Bouncer
Jesse Verdugo, 47, of Fresno. FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff's Office asks for the public's help finding a Malos Hechos motorcycle street gang member. Jesse Verdugo, ...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2020

Porterville Remembers Fallen Firefighters, Murder & Arson Charges Filed Against Boys
PORTERVILLE CA (KMJ)- Porterville remembers two fallen firefighters Friday – both dying in the line of duty. The ceremony taking place on the same day that Tim Ward, the Kern County Distr...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2020

10 Fresno County Vote Centers Opening
FRESNO, CA, Friday, February 21, 2020 - Beginning this Saturday, February 22, voters can head out to cast their ballots in person at 10 of Fresno County’s new Vote Centers. Saturda...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2020

Monsignor Harrison Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno & The Chancellor
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A South Valley Monsignor is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno and the Chancellor for damages to his reputation. On Thursday, the defamation lawsuit was filed w...
Cumulus Media Feb 20, 2020

Disadvantaged Community Drinking Water Assistance Act Passes First Test: Cox
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – A bill that could help provide safe drinking water passes its first legislative test. Rep. TJ Cox, (D-Fresno), unveiled the $100 million proposal Disadvantaged Comm...
Cumulus Media Feb 14, 2020

Elderly Man Busted for Growing 2,300 Illegal Marijuana Plants in Squaw Valley
Photo: FCSO SQUAW VALLEY, CA (KMJ) – A 78-year-old Fresno County man is busted for growing illegal marijuana worth millions of dollars on his property in Squaw Valley. The Fresno C...
Cumulus Media Feb 14, 2020

Kings County Jail Employee Arrested, Accused of Sexual Harassment, Creating Porn
KINGS COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – An employee is arrested when he arrives for work Friday morning at the Kings County Jail. 25-year-old Slater Bach is accused of sexual harassment, and creating pornograp...
Cumulus Media Feb 14, 2020

President Donald Trump’s California Campaign Trip Includes Bakersfield
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit California, making a stop in the Valley. On Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 the White House confirmed the trip, the President’...
Cumulus Media Feb 13, 2020
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Daily Buzz Question 2.13.26
Should Fresno County impose a tax on out‑of‑town visitors who stay in local hotels?
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Voting Ends: Feb 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM




