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
USDA GMO Labeling Study Waiting on Funding
The Department of Agriculture may have to wait until later this year to receive funding for the Congressional mandated study on electronic GMO labeling. Politico reports USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said this week the funding would not be in the continuing resolution that was passed by the Senate Wednesday afternoon. The study was mandated as…… MORE
Fresno Young Councilmember Program Accepting Applications
FRESNO (KMJ) – A program through Fresno’s District 1 is building future leaders. City Councilmember Esmeralda Soria is spearheading the Young Councilmember Program, an idea that came about during her first year of council and is now supported by PG&E. “The intent is to really build on their leadership skills and hopefully develop an interest in public…… MORE
Calif. Suspends Business with Scandal-Plagued Wells Fargo
Fresno (KMJ) California is suspending business relationships with Wells Fargo immediately. For at least a year, the state will not invest in the bank, use Wells Fargo as an investment broker or an underwriter. The move could cost the bank billions. State Treasurer John Chiang made the announcement Wednesday in a news conference. ‘Wells Fargo’s…… MORE
Gov. Brown Signs Bill to Restore Voting Rights for Certain Felons
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill to restore the voting rights of tens of thousands of felons in the Golden State, has been signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown. The controversial legislation states that anyone convicted of a felony who are not current in prison or on parole, may take part in an election. The measure…… MORE
Slow, Steady Economic Growth Forecast for Calif.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is expected to see further job growth over the next couple of years, with the unemployment rate being virtually indistinguishable from the national average. That’s among the latest predictions from the UCLA Anderson Forecast. Home building is also likely to continue. Forecasters add that the policies promoted by both Donald…… MORE
