Yearly Archives: 2017

White House Plans to Tackle Tough Issues in NAFTA Talks

  The Donald Trump administration is considering front-loading the upcoming renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement by negotiating the political issues first, ahead of more technical talks. A former official at the U.S. Trade Representative’s office told Politico this week the idea would be to “have a lot of those high-level discussions with…MORE

Bureau of Reclamation Boosts Water Allocations to 100%

Bureau of Reclamation Boosts Water Allocations to 100%

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is now planning to deliver 100 percent of the water requested, by growers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Just a few weeks ago, those in the Central Valley Project were told to expect deliveries of only 65 percent. However, following exceptional snow results from the Calif.…MORE

FPPC Proposes Fines Against Calif. Pot Legalization Opponents

FPPC Proposes Fines Against Calif. Pot Legalization Opponents

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fair Political Practices Commission has proposed fines of almost $10,000, against two committees who sought to defeat the legalization of recreational marijuana in California. The Public and Mental Health Advocates Against 64 committee is being hit with a $3,500 penalty, for being slow to alter its ad disclosures, to identify a…MORE

Calls Grow for Spicer to Step Down After Hitler Comment

Calls Grow for Spicer to Step Down After Hitler Comment

(CNN) – White House press secretary Sean Spicer, in an effort to shame Russia’s alliance with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his use of chemical weapons, said Tuesday Adolf Hitler “didn’t even sink to using chemical weapons” during World War II. While Hitler did not use chemical weapons on the battlefield, Hitler and the Nazis…MORE

More Arson Charges For Former Edison/Oregon Football Star

More Arson Charges For Former Edison/Oregon Football Star

UPDATE: Harris was arraigned on two arson charges on Wednesday, April 13th, and pleaded not guilty to both.  His bail was set at $220,000.  Harris’ pre preliminary hearing is set for Tuesday, April 18th. FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Fire officials say former Edison High/Oregon football star Cliff Harris is being charged with two new…MORE

Poetry Prizes On Offer For Fresno County’s Creative Minds

Poetry Prizes On Offer For Fresno County’s Creative Minds

FRESNO (KMJ) — The creative talents of Fresno County are being invited to help mark National Poetry Month – by entering their own creative works. The 18th Annual Poetry Contest kicked off April 1st, and will run until April 30th. “You could actually win a prize”, reveals Teen Programming Librarian Misha Hacke “We’re giving away…MORE

Valley Search For Teachers Continues Amid State Shortage

Valley Search For Teachers Continues Amid State Shortage

CLOVIS (KMJ) — School districts across the Central Valley are continuing to look for individuals to shape the next generation – ahead of the new school year. Figures from the California Teachers Association suggest that the state will need an additional 100,000 educators over the next decade (click here for more). “Clovis Unified is looking…MORE