HOLLISTER, CA (KMJ) – A series of minor earthquakes Tuesday located on the San Andreas Fault shook Northern California. The U.S. Geological Survey said a 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck at 8:21 a.m. about 14 miles southeast of Hollister. The USGS said a 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Salinas. Two other quakes struck in the…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The man who created a bogus web site for a Fresno Mayoral candidate tells KMJ exclusively that he doesn’t fear calls for an investigation into it. Last Friday the campaign of Andrew Janz for Mayor says it became aware of a web site, WWW.JANZ4MAYOR.COM claiming to be an official on-line location for it — but…… MORE
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ)- A man shot dead by Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies had a lengthy criminal history, the Sheriff said the shooting was justified. Deputies responded to a domestic dispute call just before 7:00 Sunday night at a home near Leggett and Orange in Porterville. The Sheriff’s office says when deputies tried…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California’s governor wants to see a total reform of power shutoff rules and regulations. In a statement Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom said he wants the California Public Utilities Commission to launch the reform. Last week, Newsom launched a $75 million program to decrease the impact of shutoffs on residents. He also…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Democratic congresswoman Katie Hill of California has resigned amid an ethics probe and revelations of an affair with a campaign staffer. In a statement Sunday, the 32-year-old freshman from the Los Angeles area says leaving the House is best for her constituents, community and country. Hill is under investigation by a congressional…… MORE
(photo courtesy: KABC ) (KMJ) – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti confirms several homes have been lost as city fire crews continue to battle a wind-driven wild fire that broke out early Monday morning. This blaze broke out around 2 a.m. in the Sepulveda pass of the 405 near the Getty Center Museum. It quickly…… MORE
(KMJ) – An autopsy conducted on a body found last week in a rural part of Madera County confirms it is that of a teen reported missing earlier this month. 16-year old Josephine Jimenez was last seen near Gateway and Yosemite in the city of Madera back on October 15th. And Madera County Sheriff’s…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Future journalists got a sample of the business from media professionals in the Central Valley. Fresno City College held its High School Journalism Conference, Friday morning. A variety of workshops at Fresno City College featured on-air broadcasters, radio anchors, public relations specialists, camera operators, people behind the scenes and in…… MORE
TULARE, CA (KMJ) – A man from Lindsay is sentenced to life in prison for murder. On Friday in Tulare County Superior Court, 30-year-old Joshua Stepp was sentenced for the 2012 murder of 19-year-old Michael Avalos at a house in Lindsay. On the morning on September 14, 2012, Stepp was at his friend’s house in…… MORE
GEYSERVILLE – Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Sonoma and Los Angeles Counties due to wildfires. PG&E announced that 36 counties could lose power as part of its plan to reduce the chances of a fallen line sparking a wildfire in areas with a heightened fire risk. An…… MORE
