FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified held its annual State of Education Luncheon, on Monday, September 26th. Superintendent Michel Hanson spoke positively of across the board improvements on state tests and graduation rates “We’re very proud of our graduation rate which beats the state and the nation.” – Superintendent Michel Hanson. Hanson says they are trying…… MORE
FPPC Investigating Claims that CA Democratic Party Funneled Money
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fair Political Practices Commission is looking into claims that the California Democratic Party illegally funneled money from oil and energy companies, to the campaigns of high-profile leaders, such as that of Gov. Jerry Brown. Consumer Watchdog alleges that between 2011 and 2014, the party was used as a “pass-through,” to “reward legislative…… MORE
Will Lower Gas Prices Lead to Job Losses?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — While lower prices at the pump are generally considered beneficial for the pocketbooks of most Americans, they may result in job losses. That’s a claim being made by the Michigan Center for Automotive Research. The center predicts that cheap fuel will lead to a major slump in sales of hybrids, electric vehicles, and…… MORE
DeRuyter Responds to Criticism After Loss to Tulsa
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – After Fresno State had a 31-0 lead over Tulsa on Saturday, the Golden Hurricane rocked the ‘Dogs by coming back to win in double overtime, 48-41. The loss, which drops Fresno State to 1-3 heading into Mountain West Conference play is not sitting well with fans – especially since the ‘Dogs…… MORE
Heritage Foundation Slams Farm Bill
The Heritage Foundation has released its most sweeping critique of U.S. agriculture policy, according to Politico. The foundation called on Congress to revamp its approach to crop insurance, food stands, renewable fuels and trade. The 148-page report calls on Congress to eliminate the Renewable Fuels Standard along with trade-stifling tariffs and tariff rate quotas. The…… MORE
Brown Signs Mandatory CPR Bill, Vetoes San Bernardino Reimbursement
(KMJ) Gov. Jerry Brown continues file through the stacks of legislation remaining on his desk in Sacramento. On Sunday, Brown’s office announced that he had signed a bill into law allowing for CPR training to become a high school graduation requirement. The law will go into effect in 2018. He also signed a bill that…… MORE
Fatal Tour Bus Crash Near Oakhurst
(KMJ) The CHP is investigating a deadly tour bus crash north of Oakhurst. Officers say the bus slammed into a tree off of Hwy 41 around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Speed was likely the cause. One passenger was killed and several more were airlifted by helicopter to area hospitals. The bus, carrying a group of young…… MORE
Tulare Co. Sergeant Killed in Car Crash
(KMJ) Tulare County Sheriffs Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Veteran Detective Sergeant Mike Yandell was killed just before midnight Saturday in a single vehicle crash near Houston and Seventh Ave. in Kings County. Yandell was 38. He is survived by his wife and two children. “We are hurting with the…… MORE
VIDEO: Fire Destroys House, Shuts Down Shaw Ave.
(KMJ) Westbound traffic on Shaw Avenue was brought to a halt Friday night after an empty house and auto body shop caught fire. Flames as high as 40 feet and huge smoke plumes could be seen for miles. The structure, on Shaw Ave. near Hayes was completely destroyed. WATCH KMJ’s FACEBOOK LIVE VIDEO OF THE…… MORE
ACLU Says Fresno Unified Re-Allocated Money Meant for “High-Need” Students
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a complaint against Fresno Unified for failure to comply with the legal requirements pertaining to its local control and accountability plan. The ACLU says the district violated its legal obligations to adequately justify supplemental and concentration fund allocations to special education programs, employee supports, middle school re-designs,…… MORE
