Category Archives: Local News

Man Arrested After Leading Deputies on Chase, School Lockdowns Lifted

Man Arrested After Leading Deputies on Chase, School Lockdowns Lifted

  TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) — A man has been arrested after leading deputies on a chase, and a lockdown has been lifted on an elementary school. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said happened Friday morning near Alpine Vista Elementary School. The Sheriff’s Office says the chase started with an erratic driver at the intersection of…MORE

PG&E Reaches Multi-Billion Dollar Settlement Over Fire Claims

PG&E Reaches Multi-Billion Dollar Settlement Over Fire Claims

(KMJ) – Friday morning, Pacific Gas and Electric announced it reached an $11 billion settlement with insurance companies in suits filed over the 2017 and 2018 state wildfires. This deal covers 85% of the claims filed against the bankrupt utility and covers several major blazes including the Camp Fire.  It ravaged the town of Paradise…MORE

Valley Republican’s TV Ad Targets Congresswoman AOC

Valley Republican’s TV Ad Targets Congresswoman AOC

(KMJ) – This ad, which ran during Thursday night’s latest Democratic Presidential debate sparks comments and criticism across the Nation. The ad was created by the Political Action Committee New Faces GOP.  It was created in March by Elizabeth Heng.  She unsuccessfully ran to unseat 16th Congressional District Democratic Representative Jim Costa in 2018.   It…MORE

Fresno Woman Hopes Guide Dog Bill Receives Support from California Governor

Fresno Woman Hopes Guide Dog Bill Receives Support from California Governor

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The deadline is looming as a vote takes place Friday on legislation affecting guide dogs and their handlers in California. One Fresno woman is calling out for help to convince the governor that Assembly Bill 169 is needed to protect the animals and the people who raise them. “I know…MORE

Recalled California Judge Fired From Coaching Job

Recalled California Judge Fired From Coaching Job

FRESNO (KMJ) – A judge who was recalled after giving out an unpopular sentence has been fired from his latest job. The Fremont Union High School District said Wednesday that ex-judge Aaron Persky was no longer employed as junior varsity girls tennis coach at Lynbrook High School in San Jose. The announcement came a day…MORE

Chevron Ordered to Provide More Info Re: Kern County Leaks

Chevron Ordered to Provide More Info Re: Kern County Leaks

FRESNO (KMJ) – Regulators are ordering Chevron to provide more information about recent and ongoing oil leaks in Kern County. The state Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources is saying that the material Chevron has turned over regarding the leaks is unsatisfactory, according to the Bakersfield Californian. The agency is demanding records, maps, diagrams…MORE

Terra Bella Man Arrested for Child Pornography

Terra Bella Man Arrested for Child Pornography

FRESNO (KMJ) – A Terra Bella man is behind bars after detectives spend two-months gathering evidence linking him to child pornography. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Cybercrimes and Forensics Unit conducted an investigation into child pornography being sent over the internet. 26-year-old Jacob Berrones was identified as a suspect. Detectives say when they tracked him…MORE