SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California’s mandate for rooftop solar panels on all new low-rise homes was tested for the first time on Thursday, when regulators approved a Sacramento utility’s proposal to give homeowners an alternative to installing rooftop solar. Over the objections of environmentalist activists, the California Energy Commission approved the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s…… MORE
Monsignor Harrison Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno & The Chancellor
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A South Valley Monsignor is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno and the Chancellor for damages to his reputation. On Thursday, the defamation lawsuit was filed with the Kern County Superior Court on behalf of Bakersfield Monsignor Craig Harrison. This lawsuit names the Dioceses of Fresno and Chancellor Teresa…… MORE
Fresno Man Indicted After Allegedly Trying To Lure Young Boy
FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – A Fresno man has been indicted on child pornography charges. 63 year old Gary lee Briggs has been charged with receipt and distribution of child pornography. Authorities say that on January 3rd a concerned citizen reported to the police that Briggs allegedly appeared to be trying to lure an 8 year old…… MORE
Police Find 85 Pounds Of Methamphetamine In Car
STANISLAUS COUNTY,CA (KMJ) – Drug trafficking charges have been brought on a West Sacremento man. 24 year old Simeon Hernandez-Ortiz was stopped by an officer while traveling northbound on I-5 in Stanislaus county on February 6th. According to authorities the officer searched the vehicle and found 85 pounds of Methamphetamine. If convicted, Hernandez faces a…… MORE
Reaction to President Trump’s Cal Water Action
The California Farm Bureau Federation issued a news release following the signing of a record of decision coordinating federal and state water projects. Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson attended the ceremony in Bakersfield where President Trump announced signing of the document. Johansson says the action will add much-needed flexibility to operation of the federal…… MORE
Body of Second Porterville Firefighter Found In Burned Library
(KMJ) – The Porterville Fire Department says the body of a firefighter missing since Tuesday night’s blaze at the City Library has now been recovered. Around 11 p.m. Wednesday, crews located the remains of 25-year old Patrick Jones. A procession then escorted his body from that site to the Coroner’s Office in Tulare just before…… MORE
President Trump Visits Bakersfield Promising Water Access to Valley Farmers
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KMJ) – President Trump visited Bakersfield to speak to Valley farmers about water access. President Trump flew into Bakersfield on Wednesday with Republican House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, speaking to a large crowd at the airport hangar, about conservation and distribution in the western part of the country. Off the top, President…… MORE
Judge Rips PG&E for Poor Safety Record Leading to Wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A federal judge says executives for a California utility blamed for huge wildfires in recent years have put greed before safety. The judge told Pacific Gas & Electric at a hearing Wednesday that it should plan to have at least 1,100 more tree trimmers to reduce the chances of causing even…… MORE
Newsom: Calif. Should Lower Bar for Forced Mental Health Treatment
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California’s governor says the state should lower the legal bar for providing forced treatment to the mentally ill and building more homeless shelters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday took the unusual step of devoting most of his second State of the State address to the intertwined issues of homelessness and housing.…… MORE
Governor Newsom Delivers State of the State Address on Homelessness
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his State of the State address on homelessness before a joint convention of the California Legislature today. Below is the text as prepared for delivery: State of the State Address California Governor Gavin Newsom February 19, 2020 Thank you, Madame Lieutenant Governor. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for welcoming…… MORE
