(KMJ) – Valley police and fire departments continue to share their condolences after a Stockton Fire Captain is shot and killed while battling a blaze early Monday morning. Here is the statement Stockton Fire Chief Richard Edwards shared on the department’s Facebook page: “This morning at approximately 4:45 a.m. the Stockton Fire Department’s Emergency Communications…… MORE
Newsom moves to dismantle dormant death row
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who three years ago placed a moratorium on executions, now is moving to dismantle the United States’ largest death row by moving all condemned inmates to other prisons within two years. The goal is to turn the section at San Quentin State Prison into a “positive, healing environment.” Newsom said Monday…… MORE
Universal health care bill fails in California Assembly
California Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year. The bill had to pass by midnight on Monday to have a chance at becoming law this year. But it never came up…… MORE
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Will Not Seek New Term
(KMJ) – Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Jim Yovino confirms he will not seek a third term in office. Here are the details as released by the FCSS: Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Jim Yovino, who assumed office in 2013, has announced he will not seek a third term in office. He will continue to…… MORE
South Valley Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Three Wounded
(KMJ) – Tulare County homicide detectives continue to work to piece together the details of a Thursday afternoon shooting in Ducor that killed two and wounded three others Here are the details, as released by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office: Around 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Tulare County Sherrfi’s Deputies were called to the Ducor Shell Gas…… MORE
Newsom Shares Zero Emission, Climate Change Plans in State Budget Proposal
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Governor visited Santa Clara County on Wednesday, speaking about his climate change investments in his state budget proposal, and plans for speeding up the implementation to zero emissions. Governor Gavin Newsom says “it’s time to move forward with an oil-free future in California.” More than $37 billion in the state…… MORE
Gov. Newsom, Legislative Leaders Announce Plan to Extend COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Amid Surge
SACRAMENTO – Amid the national surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant, Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon today announced that they have reached an agreement on a framework to ensure employees continue to have access to COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave through September 30,…… MORE
Fresno City Manager to Retire February 1st, Asst. Manager Will Take Over Position
CITY OF FRESNO PRESS RELEASE: FRESNO, CA – On Tuesday, Mayor Jerry Dyer announced the retirement of City Manager Thomas Esqueda. Esqueda has spent 13 months serving in this role. During his tenure he’s worked hard to advance the One Fresno mission. He’s been instrumental in organizing and carrying out programs that help address homelessness, housing,…… MORE
PG&E Offering to Remove Wood Debris from Trees Cut Down for Safety During 2021 Wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — In response to customer and community feedback, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering customers free removal of large-diameter wood from trees that were cut down for safety during the company’s 2021 wildfire response. As PG&E worked to quickly and safely restore power during the 2021 wildfire season, crews inspected…… MORE
Wildfire Continues to Keep Highway One Closed Near Big Sur
(KMJ) – A wildfire that began Friday night in Monterey County has now burned 700 acres and has reached 35% containment. According to Cal Fire, the Colorado Fire is now burning in the following locations: Big Sur, Palo Colorado Canyon, and south of Carmel-by-the-Sea. “The fire behavior was moderate and made wind-driven runs late Saturday…… MORE
