Yearly Archives: 2017

Group Demands Resignation of Rep. Nunes Over Flynn Flap

Group Demands Resignation of Rep. Nunes Over Flynn Flap

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A rally was held Wednesday in Clovis, outside of Congressman Devin Nunes’ office calling for his ouster. The California-based “Courage Campaign” is demanding the immediate resignation of the Tulare County republican over the controversial activities of President Trump’s former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Representative Nunes chairs the House Committee on…MORE

Farm Bill Listening Session Thursday At The World Ag Expo

    On Thursday, the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare is hosting the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Farm Bill listening session. Comments from farmers, ranchers and others will be given to the state’s congressional delegation to help shape the next Farm Bill in Congress. The listening session begins at…MORE

WalletHub: Valley Motorists Driving Up Auto Loan Debt

WalletHub: Valley Motorists Driving Up Auto Loan Debt

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — For the seventh-straight year, auto sales hit a new record in 2016. According to a new WalletHub report, motorists are also driving up debt. The latest Federal Reserve data shows auto loan balances rose by $32 billion at the end of last year, to more than $1.1 trillion. The Central Valley is…MORE

Lawmaker Seeks to Increase Clean Car Incentives for Low-Income Californians

Lawmaker Seeks to Increase Clean Car Incentives for Low-Income Californians

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Rebates for hybrid and electric vehicles would rise by $500 for low-income Californians, under legislation authored Democratic Assemblyman Jim Cooper. The measure also calls for outreach to disadvantaged communities, limiting eligibility for upper-income residents, and prioritizing rebates for low-income customers. Since 2010, more than $377 million in rebates have been issued, for…MORE

DWP: Oroville Dam Structure “Safe” – Residents Still Need To Plan For Future

DWP: Oroville Dam Structure “Safe” – Residents Still Need To Plan For Future

[Photo CA DWP] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Department of Water Resources officials spoke at a press conference at noon on Wednesday, with the DWR Director Bill Kroyle saying the dam structure is “safe” and the spillway “has been stable for a number of days.” Officials updated the situation at the Orville Dam saying they’ll be able to control…MORE

More Rain On Its Way – With Flooding Concerns Too

More Rain On Its Way – With Flooding Concerns Too

FRESNO (KMJ) — A series of three storms are forecast to impact the Central Valley over the next few days, bringing fears of flooding along with them. The first is set to move in Thursday, but the National Weather Service is expecting mainly light precipitation. “Looks like one to two tenths of an inch in…MORE

Trump Tells Canada to Expect Only “Tweaking” of NAFTA

During his visit with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump said there would only be “tweaking” needed to the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump called the trading relationship between the U.S. and Canada “outstanding,” but has yet to outline what kind of tweaks he has in mind for NAFTA. During a…MORE

Man Allegedly Beats Female Co-Worker to Death in Fresno

Man Allegedly Beats Female Co-Worker to Death in Fresno

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 28-year-old man has arrested for allegedly beating a female co-worker to death at a power plant in southeast Fresno.  The two co-workers did not work at the Rio Bravo Power Plant, where the incident occurred, but were contract workers hired for a project. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says after lunch…MORE

Fresno PD Arrests Two Men Accused of 9 Robberies

Fresno PD Arrests Two Men Accused of 9 Robberies

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two men are in custody, Fresno police say they are responsible for in a series of robberies in the city. Three liquor stores, three convenient stores, and three gas stations were struck -9 robberies in all over a period of two days, from February 9th to the 10th. Fresno Police Chief…MORE

CA Republicans Propose Plan to Repair Roads & Highways

CA Republicans Propose Plan to Repair Roads & Highways

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Republicans in the California Assembly are proposing a $5.6 billion layout, for fixes and upgrades to roads and highways. It doesn’t call for any new taxes, although it would take all but $1 billion of that sum from the General Fund, by using an estimated $3 billion in sales tax, collected on…MORE