STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — A Stockton Police Department K-9 died after the air conditioning in a police cruiser failed. KGO-TV reports that the dog, named Nitro, was left in the car when officers took another police dog to catch a suspect. The air conditioning in the K-9 unit stopped working, causing Nitro to overheat. The…… MORE
Startalk Teaching Strategic Languages
Students across the country are learning “strategically important” languages in Startalk. The mission was to increase the number of American children learning languages such as Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Korean to keep up with the global economy and as development of national safety. In Fresno, 72 students – 5th to 12 graders are writing characters, speaking…… MORE
Calif. Water Conservation Continues to Improve Amid Drought
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Residential water use dropped almost 29% across California in May, compared to same month in 2013. The Water Resources Control Board says that’s more than double the savings seen in April. Here in Fresno, water use dropped 33% in May. But city spokesman Mark Standriff tells KMJ News:…… MORE
Referendum to Overturn New California Vaccine Law
One day after Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation eliminating personal and religious belief exemptions for student vaccinations — a referendum has been filed to have it overturned. Former Republican Assemblyman Tim Donnelly is leading the effort to overturn the controversial law — which mandates that virtually all California students be vaccinated. Proponents will have 90…… MORE
Clovis Community Colleges Granted Full College Status
Clovis Community College has been granted full college status State Center Community College District now has three full colleges, Fresno City College, Reedley College and Clovis Community College, and two centers in Madera and Oakhurst, offering basic skills development, associate degrees, certificates for workforce development, and transfer degrees. Clovis Community College has the oldest community…… MORE
New Ridesharing Insurance Law Goes into Effect
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new law has gone into effect in the Golden State, requiring that ridesharing companies maintain $1 million in coverage,…… MORE
Can Calif. be Sued in Another State’s Court?
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A 24-year battle between California tax collectors and a computer-chip entrepreneur, is headed back to the U.S. Supreme Court. Gilbert…… MORE
Former Sen. Leland Yee Pleads Guilty to Corruption, Racketeering Charges
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Former Democratic California State Senator Leland Yee has pleaded guilty to charges of corruption and racketeering. Yee was nabbed by the FBI last year, for allegedly accepting $62,000 in bribes from undercover agents, in exchange for legislative favors, and agreeing to illegally import firearms from the Philippines. He faces 20 years…… MORE
‘Grandmotherly’ Suspect Sought By Fresno Police
FRESNO (KMJ) — A woman described as ‘grandmotherly’ is now being sought by Fresno Police for stealing $6000 from a fellow shopper in a supermarket. Officers say security footage recovered from the store shows an elderly looking woman following the victim around. The crime occurred on May 19th at the Vallarta on the intersection of…… MORE
Flex-Alert Alarm Sounded by Cal-ISO
Fresno (KMJ) Scorching temperatures throughout the Central Valley and much of California have triggered a “Flex Alert”. Temps are expected to approach 107 degrees in Fresno on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the state’s energy grid — California Independent System Operator (Cal-ISO) — issued a “flex alert” to urge residents to voluntarily conserve electricity between 2 p.m.…… MORE
