LOS ANGELES (AP) — Environmentalists Tuesday called on Gov. Jerry Brown to halt plans for months of hydraulic fracturing in the waters off Southern California, warning that it could lead to chemical pollution or an oil spill. State regulators this month approved nine permits for operator Thums Long Beach Co. for so-called fracking operations between…… MORE
Plea Deal Likely for Ex-Senator Leland Yee
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A former California state senator charged in a sweeping organized crime and public corruption case centered in San Francisco’s Chinatown may have reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors. Ex-Sen. Leland Yee, who previously has pleaded not guilty to bribery, money laundering and other felony charges, was scheduled to go on…… MORE
Fresno Police Department Recognizes Outstanding Officers
The Fresno Police Department recognizes outstanding officers. A sea of blue filling Fresno City Hall, officers there for the Fresno Police Department’s Major Commendation Awards One of the recipients, Northwest Officer Gerald Sepeda was honored for saving a man on Palm and Shaw near our station. “There was a jogger that collapsed and me and my…… MORE
Reporting Pot Holes Is Now Easier Than Ever With The New FresGo App
FRESNO (KMJ) — A new app that gives Fresno residents a direct link to city hall is now available to download. The ‘FresGo’ application has been designed to report and photograph things like local pot holes or busted street lights, to let the people who can fix it know exactly where it is. Mayor Ashley…… MORE
Stephan Curry’s Jersey Passes LeBron James
Stephen Curry overtakes LeBron James for NBA’s top jersey OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Stephen Curry has surpassed LeBron James for the most popular jersey in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors star and league MVP topped the list of jersey sales in the NBA for the first time Tuesday. With teammates Klay Thompson…… MORE
Clovis Fire: “Homeowners Water Your Lawns Saturday Night – July 4th”
Anticipating problems from upcoming fireworks —- the Clovis Fire Department is allowing all addresses in Clovis to water their lawns Saturday night – July 4th. Clovis Fire Chief Michael Despain says it might not even be “your” fireworks that cause a fire: “You could do everything right but the guy a block away could be…… MORE
CA Excise Gas Tax Decline: How Will it Affect Prices at the Pump?
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) — The excise tax rate will fall from 36 cents to 30 cents a gallon Wednesday. As defined by a complex…… MORE
Gov. Brown Signs Mandatory Vaccines Bill
Fresno (KMJ) Gov. Jerry Brown has put pen to paper and signed the controversial bill that would make vaccines mandatory for children attending public school in California. Senate Bill 277 was authored by Sen. Dr. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento). Dr. Pan is not only a lawmaker, but a pediatrician as well. The legislation will require almost…… MORE
Woman Jailed in Boyfriend’s Stabbing Death
Fresno (KMJ) 33 year old Jocelyn Steward has been jailed on homicide charges after her boyfriend was found dead early Monday morning at a central Fresno apartment. The 47 year old victim had suffered multiple stab wounds, according to Fresno PD homicide detectives. Police confirm that there had been an argument before the deadly stabbing,…… MORE
5th Set of Fresno Triplets Due Soon
Fresno (KMJ) Is there something in the water? A fifth, yes a FIFTH, set of triplets in the last few weeks are due to arrive in Fresno any day now. Doctors say Stacie Trasoras is carrying three girls. Four sets of triplets have been born in Fresno in as many weeks – the latest being…… MORE
