Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky appeared to shut the door on the Senate taking up the Trans-Pacific Partnership Bill this year. McConnell said the current agreement has some serious flaws and will not be acted upon this year. He did say while the agreement won’t pass in its current form, it could…… MORE
Bill Would Require CA Immigrant Inmates be Notified of Their Rights
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Senate has approved a bill which would require that county jail inmates be notified, before they’re interviewed by federal immigration officials. Supporters argued that federal policies are harming immigrant communities, and tearing apart families. If the the bill’s approved, local law enforcement agencies would have to promptly notified inmates and their…… MORE
Physician-Assisted Suicide Law Withstands Legal Challenge
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A controversial law allowing terminally-ill patients to obtain life-ending drugs, has been in effect in the Golden State since June. It aims to help those with 6 or fewer months to live, although it’s seen no shortage of criticism from those who believe it’s immoral. A request made by a group of physicians…… MORE
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Lioness Expecting Cubs
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A lioness at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo is pregnant. Kiki and her partner, Chisulo, are expecting their first litter of cubs together. Right now, the zoo doesn’t know how many cubs are in the litter, because they can only see one side of her stomach with the ultra sound. Chaffee Zoo…… MORE
Fresno Firefighters Sworn In
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – 16 new Fresno County firefighters were sworn in Friday morning at Fresno City Hall. That means they have passed their 14-week trainee academy. 10 more firefighters were promoted. This is just the second class that has been hired in 8 years – meaning the department is now growing. Fresno Fire Chief…… MORE
Prostitution May Be Linked To Overnight Fresno Murder
FRESNO (KMJ) — An overnight shooting just outside Downtown Fresno could be related to prostitution. Police were called just before midnight to an area close to Belmont Avenue and Mariposa Street on Thursday. There they found the victim, who was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital. He was later pronounced dead. Fresno…… MORE
AUDIO: Ag Overtime Bill on Hold
The California Assembly has postponed a vote on AB-1066, the farm overtime time. The bill would require employers to pay farm workers overtime after 8 hours, instead of the current 10 hours, on a daily basis. It’s authored by Democratic Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez of San Diego, who also authored an earlier version of it, but was…… MORE
Senator Boxer Speaks At NWPC Equality Day Luncheon
FRESNO (KMJ) – Senator Barbara Boxer was speaking in Fresno at the National Women’s Political Caucus Equality Day Luncheon on Thursday, August 25th . Mostly women and a few men were at the lunch at Tornino’s in North Fresno, including Karen Humphrey, the former Mayor of Fresno, and Fresno City Councilmember Esmeralda Soria as the Democratic…… MORE
EXCLUSIVE: Mims Announces Re-Election Bid on KMJ
(KMJ) In an exclusive interview Thursday with KMJ’s Chris Daniel, Sheriff Margaret Mims announced she will run for re-election in 2018. Click play to listen. Mims was elected Sheriff in 2006, becoming the first woman to hold the office since it was established in 1856. Developing…… MORE
More Firefighters For Fresno Thanks To $2M Federal Grant
FRESNO (KMJ) — Millions of dollars of Federal Government money is coming to the Central Valley to help pay for more firefighters. The $2,069,400 FEMA grant, unveiled Thursday, is part of their SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) program. In real terms, it gives the funds to fill a further 12 firefighter positions…… MORE
