When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, he is likely to have an Agriculture Secretary with ties to Indiana. Indiana Governor Mike Pence, who will serve as Trump’s Vice President, is overseeing the transition efforts, and Politico reports that Pence will have a lot of say in who gets control of the Department of…… MORE
City Of Fresno Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit For $2.2 Million
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno settling a lawsuit for millions stemming from a shooting 4 years ago. The City agreed to pay $2.2 million dollars to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of Jamie Reyes Junior. The 28 year-old Fresno man who was shot by police in June…… MORE
Clovis Lotto Winner to Invest in “Houses & Whisky”
(KMJ) A Clovis man has struck it rich. Thomas Hanna won the largest “Fantasy 5” prize in state history — worth nearly $730,000 — before taxes. The 74 year old bought the Quick Pick at a 7-11 on North Clovis Avenue. Hanna and his wife told Lottery officials when claiming their prize Monday that…… MORE
“Get It Done Right” Says Former Fresno Mayor On Immigration Reform
FRESNO (KMJ) — A group of valley leaders are calling on Donald Trump to make fixing the immigration system a priority of his presidency. “For the safety of everyone in our communities, I urge that we put our shared values forward and begin work on immigration reform that works for all of us”, says Fresno…… MORE
Fresno County Flu Vaccination Clinic Canceled
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A flu vaccination clinic that was set to be held next month has been canceled. The Fresno County Department of Public Health says their clinic, which was scheduled for Saturday, December 10th will no longer be taking place. The clinic has been canceled because of the Fulton Mall construction – making…… MORE
Oakland Mayor: “Framework Deal” Made to Keep Raiders
(KMJ) Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced Tuesday that her office has reached a “framework deal” to keep the franchise in the bay area. An investment group led by former Raider and Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott is reportedly putting together a package worth more than $167-million that would go toward buying the Oakland Coliseum and…… MORE
Calif. Secession Group Files Paperwork
(AP) A group calling for California to secede from the United States has submitted a new petition asking voters to start the process. The Yes California Independence Campaign hopes to put a question on the November 2018 ballot authorizing an independence vote in spring 2019. The group proposed the idea more than two years ago…… MORE
COOL Not on the Agenda for Trump
Country-of-Origin meat labeling will not be making a comeback under a Trump administration. Politico reports that Trump’s Agriculture Advisory Committee was quick to mobilize and inform Trump’s transition team that such a policy, which has been litigated in both the U.S. court system and the World Trade Organization, is a non-starter for most farm…… MORE
Protest Over Dylan Noble’s Death Outside Fresno DA’s Office
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A handful of people held protest signs Monday afternoon outside of the Fresno District Attorney’s Office. They said they were calling for justice for Dylan Noble, the 19 year-old who was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop, June 25th. One of the group’s members, Shannon Dalton (seen pictured…… MORE
Fresno DA Will Seek Murder Charges Against Repeat Deadly DUI Drivers
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s District Attorney and area law enforcement gathered Monday, to announce that they taking a hard line against drunk drivers as the holiday season begins. District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp wants to make sure people are aware of the dangers of drunk driving. “If you are caught driving a motor vehicle with a…… MORE
