The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and others are asking the Treasury Department to withdraw the newly proposed estate tax regulations. NCBA joined more than 3,800 organizations in a letter sent to Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew opposing the proposal. The association says the proposed regulations would permanently change estate planning for families that own a…… MORE
$61 Million Restitution Charge After Cedar Fire Guilty Plea
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man from Mexico has pleaded guilty to starting the Cedar Fire, and he now faces a multi-million dollar charge for restitution. The total amount demanded by the court – $61 million dollars – represents efforts to recover the costs spent fighting last month’s blaze. It consumed 29,332 acres of land in…… MORE
Single-User Bathrooms to Be Open to Everyone
SACRAMENTO (KMJ) – All single-stall public restrooms in California will soon be open to anyone, regardless of gender, under a new bill (AB-1732) signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Thursday. Access to public bathrooms has become a flashpoint in the battle over transgender rights in the United States. The new law goes into effect March…… MORE
Valley Leaders Address Trend Of Teens Threating Schools
FRESNO (KMJ) – Authorities address a recent trend of teenagers posting threats to schools on social media sites. Four incidents in the past week, a bomb threat and three social media postings, on Facebook and Instagram – threatening violence at schools. Classes, buses and school activities were disrupted, and attendance was down 13 percent. Chief…… MORE
Calif. to Require Breathalyzers in Cars of Those Convicted of DUI
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Under a bill signed into law by the Gov. Jerry Brown, many Californians convicted of driving under the influence will be required to install breathalyzers of their cars, in order to get back their driver license. The “ignition interlock devices” prevent a vehicle from starting, if the driver’s blood alcohol content is above…… MORE
Earthquake Early Warning System Gets a Boost
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State’s earthquake early warning system is getting a boost, following Gov. Jerry Brown’s signing of new legislation. It requires California to compile a business plan for the estimated $28 million project by 2018. The system will use sensors which can detect shaking seconds or minutes before an earthquake, and issue alerts…… MORE
Man Murdered on Blackstone Ave.
(KMJ) Blackstone Avenue between Ashlan and Dakota is closed down, as Fresno Police investigates a homicide. Just before 2 pm on Thursday, a man driving a Honda Accord was driving through the parking lot of the Jiffy Lube at Blackstone and Saginaw. (Jiffy Lube where victim’s car was shot at) He was approached by three…… MORE
Visalia PD Makes Big Pot Bust, 3 Arrested
(KMJ) Visalia Police say they’ve arrested three men on drug and gun charges after investigating a hit & run incident. Detectives seized 23 pounds of marijuana, several firearms and $52,000 in cash at an apartment on Lark Avenue. The suspects are identified as 22 year old Tyrone Moore, 30 year old Salvador Rodriguez and 24…… MORE
Yosemite Park Superintendent Resigns Amid Scandal
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The National Park Service (NPS) confirms that Yosemite Superintendent Don Neubacher will be removed from his post. NPS released a statement to KMJ on Thursday saying they acted to move Don Neubacher from his role as Superintendent of Yosemite National Park and have accepted his resignation – which will be effective…… MORE
Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Starting The Cedar Fire
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man has been charged in connection with starting the flames which led to the Cedar Fire. The blaze consumed 29,322 acres in both Kern and Tulare Counties. On Thursday the Department of Justice announced the arrest of Angel Gilberto Garica-Avalos, from Michoacán in southern Mexico. He’s facing the allegation of causing…… MORE
