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Former Fresno Double Homicide Suspect Alan DuPras Has Died

Former Fresno Double Homicide Suspect Alan DuPras Has Died

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Former Fresno double homicide suspect Alan DuPras has died. The Fresno County Sheriff”s Office released the notification of his death on October 15, late Tuesday afternoon. He was the sole suspect in the murder of his ex-wife and her mother.     DuPras and her mother were found shot to death in…MORE

Gov. Newsom Demands Accountability from P&GE for “Mismanagment” in Power Shutoffs

Gov. Newsom Demands Accountability from P&GE for “Mismanagment” in Power Shutoffs

  SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California’s governor demands accountability from P&GE for what he calls the mismanaged power shutoffs. 738,000 customers in than 30 counties lost power as Pacific Gas & Electric tried to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires by conducting a planned power outage.   On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom”s Office said he…MORE

Search Continues in Sierra For Fresno Man Missing 40 Days

Search Continues in Sierra For Fresno Man Missing 40 Days

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A search continues in the Sierra Nevada for a 65 year-old man who has been missing for 40 days. Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti said Hans Lamaack was last seen in Fresno on August 30. His family reported him missing to the Fresno Police Department at the end of…MORE

PG&E Shuts Off Power To Some Areas in Mariposa County

PG&E Shuts Off Power To Some Areas in Mariposa County

  UPDATE: PG&E shut down power to thousands of customers in Mariposa County, impacting about 1800 customers. Power could potentially be cut to more than 800,000 customers in 34 counties. PG&E’s website has crashed several times as customers access which areas being affected by the power outages.   UPDATE: The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office issued an update…MORE

Gov. Newsom on Statewide Tour, Signs Laws Addressing Housing Crisis

Gov. Newsom on Statewide Tour, Signs Laws Addressing Housing Crisis

  OAKLAND, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom on a statewide tour, signs laws addressing the housing crisis in the Golden State. On Tuesday, surrounded by dozens of legislative leaders, working families and rent advocates in Oakland, the Governor signed into law a series of bills that will address issues faced by renters. He says…MORE

Chowchilla Student Struck on Scooter, Police Arrest Teen Driver

Chowchilla Student Struck on Scooter, Police Arrest Teen Driver

  CHOWCHILLA, CA (KMJ) – Chowchilla Police arrest a teenage driver who they said hit a student on a scooter then drove off. Police say it happened just after 8:00 am Tuesday morning. Officers say a teen boy was riding his scooter, heading to Chowchilla High School when he was struck at 7th and Humboldt.…MORE

34 Counties, 800,000 California Customers Could Lose PG&E Power Due To Safety Shut-offs

34 Counties, 800,000 California Customers Could Lose PG&E Power Due To Safety Shut-offs

  PG&E Released the following information:   PG&E Will Proactively Turn Off Power for Safety to Nearly 800,000 Customers Across Northern and Central California Portions of 34 Counties Will be Impacted by Widespread, Severe Wind Event Beginning Wednesday New Counties Added Since Monday: Marin, Humboldt, Trinity and Kern SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – As a precautionary…MORE