California water regulators have adopted sweeping, unprecedented restrictions on how people and businesses can use water amid the state’s ongoing drought. The mandatory water savings targets affect hundreds of local water agencies and cities, although it’s unclear what punishment those who don’t save enough will face. Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed fines of up to…… MORE
Drugged Driver Bill Stalls in Sacramento
An Assembly committee has rejected making California one of more than a dozen states that allow police to conduct roadside testing for marijuana and other drugs. AB1356, by Republican Assemblyman Tom Lackey of Palmdale, would have allowed police to use a device similar to Breathalyzers used to chart blood alcohol levels. However, these devises detect…… MORE
Fresno Mayor’s Proposed Fire Department Budget
Mayor Ashley Swearengin held a press conference to highlight features of the public safety proposals included in her proposed budget. Fresno will see substantial increases in public safety funding, as the mayor strives to get the force back to pre-recession levels. “Our firefighters have battled epic infernos, and they’ve chased down serial arsonists, and they’ve…… MORE
Features of Fresno Mayor’s Police Budget
Mayor Ashley Swearengin joined top city officials to highlight features of the public safety proposals included in her proposed budget. Fresno will see substantial increases in public safety funding, as the mayor strives to get the force back to pre-recession levels. 43 police officers will be added to the police force this year, including…… MORE
Fresno County’s Drought Emergency Status Renewed
Fresno County’s Board of Supervisors voted to renew the County’s already approved 2015 local emergency status. Supervisors Henry Perea and Brian Pacheco are requesting Governor Jerry Brown take more stringent actions to make all state assistance available to Fresno County. “What this resolution does – and other Valley counties are waiting for…… MORE
Memorial Gets Two More Names Ahead Of ‘Peace Officers Memorial Day’
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno County’s Peace Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty are being memorialized for sacrificing their lives for our safety. In Downtown Fresno’s Courthouse Park stands the Fresno County Peace Officers Memorial. On it are inscribed the names of all the officers from every agency operating in the…… MORE
Almond Acreage Increases Despite Drought
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) — According to the National Agriculture Statistics Service, California had more than 1 million acres of almonds last year, up 5% from…… MORE
Economic Confidence Takes a Hit
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) — Several down days on Wall Street and a major increase in prices at the pump have damaged Americans’ confidence in the…… MORE
Pepper Spray Used in Mall Jewelry Heist
(KMJ) Fresno Police are searching for man and woman who used pepper spray to pull off a jewelry heist. The incident happened Tuesday night at Zee Jewelers in the Fashion Fair Mall. Investigators say the pair asked to see several pieces of jewelry and then suddenly pepper sprayed the employee in the face before making…… MORE
Federal Suit Filed Against Ex-Clovis Cop
(KMJ) A domestic violence victim is suing her ex-boyfriend for federal civil rights violations. Desiree Martinez filed the lawsuit Monday against her ex-boyfriend Clovis police officer Kyle Pennington, his parents and the Clovis and Sanger Police Departments for what she says was more than a year of abuse. Her attorney says the Clovis and Sanger…… MORE
