A U.S. Appeals Court in San Francisco denied a petition from environmental groups to force the Environmental Protection Agency to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos. Reuters says that decision ends one of three parallel attempts to get the ban put in place. The groups, including Earthjustice and the Natural Resources Defense Council, wanted the ban…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
10 Winners Of “The Big Tell” Central Valley Film Contest Announced
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – From amateurs to seasoned filmmakers, 10 people have been chosen as the winners of the Big Tell – Undiscovered Stories of the Central Valley. This is the first year for The Big Tell, a regional film making competition for documentaries featuring stories of California’s Central Valley. CVCF awarded ten grants…… MORE
Fresno Cracks Down On Slumlords – Debuts Revamped Housing
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno is cracking down on slumlords and providing more housing. Fresno’s Mayor, and City Manager were among city officials taking a tour of two newly-renovated apartment complexes in Central Fresno, on Wednesday. Mayor Lee Brand says they look a lot different than before – in 2016 they…… MORE
Injured Fresno County Deputy K9 Mikey Gets Good Prognosis
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A furry law enforcement officer goes down in the line of duty.. but the prognosis is good for Mikey. The Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 deputy was shot July 17th during a S.W.A.T operation. The dog was shot in the paw accidentally, when he was being attacked by pit bulls. “Amongst the…… MORE
Red Cross Detwiler Fire Relief
The Red Cross urges everyone to follow evacuation orders from local law enforcement and have an emergency kit ready go for any disaster including wildfires. Visit http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/wildfire to learn more. Visit redcross.org/safeandwell to reconnect with loved ones that might be missing during a disaster. The Safe and Well website is an easy-to-use online tool to help families and…… MORE
Scam Alert: Fraudsters Claiming to be from Fashion Fair Apple Store
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fraudsters are using caller ID spoofing, claiming they’re from the Apple store in Fashion Fair Mall. According to the Better Business Bureau, the scammers insist that your iCloud account has been compromised, and demand the serial number of your iPhone. The calls are entirely bogus. If you receive one, don’t provide…… MORE
Another Delay For Beehive Theft Suspect After Case Not Referred, Says Attorney
FRESNO (KMJ) — A suspect in a massive beehive theft discovered in Fresno County is yet to enter a plea. Vitaliy Yeroshenko is described by Fresno County Sheriff’s Office as a “business partner” in the alleged crime, but proceedings Wednesday morning were delayed again due to what the defense attorney describes as a failure to…… MORE
Democrats Seek Review of Ivanka’s Security Clearance
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Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy Shot During S.W.A.T. Operation
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy was shot on Tuesday as officers attempted to apprehend suspected car thieves. The suspects holed themselves up in a central Fresno apartment for the majority of the day. The apartment complex was evacuated, after the Sheriff’s S.W.A.T. team learned the men may be armed. Eventually,…… MORE
EPA Approves Mercury Limits for Calif. Waters
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Environmental Protection Agency has approved limits on the level of mercury, pertaining to fish caught in California waters. Mining operations during the Gold Rush are responsible for millions of pounds of mercury, which is a neurtoxin, throughout state waterways. Bass, salmon, trout, and other popular fish are key sources of food,…… MORE
