FRESNO (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom, in the community of Tombstone a few miles outside of Sanger to sign SB 200 which creates the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund. “This is the wealthiest state in the wealthiest democracy in the world, and it’s happened…… MORE
Insurers Seek to Take Over Bankrupt PG&E
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Insurance companies that say Pacific Gas & Electric owes them more than $20 billion from wildfire claims want to take over the California utility and pull it out of bankruptcy. The insurers filed court documents Tuesday to end PG&E’s exclusive right to file a reorganization plan. They want the right to…… MORE
U.S. and Guatemala Working on H-2A Recruiting
The U.S. and Guatemala are working together to form a “registered Foreign Labor Recruiter Program” for farmworkers who want to come to the U.S. Politico says the initiative is part of several agreements that the governments are discussing to address what they call “irregular immigration patterns.” Under the program, the U.S. would prioritize H-2A…… MORE
Chase Ends In Fiery Crash in Madera County
(KMJ) – A pursuit of a DUI suspect turns into a high-speed chase in Madera County. Deputies say they spotted 52-year old Lucio Hernandez, Junior Tuesday afternoon but add he sped off after they tried to pull him over. That chase ended in a fiery crash at Avenue 18 and Knob Hill. According to witnesses,…… MORE
Fresno County Sheriff’s Helicopter Helps Rescue Hiker’s Dogs
(KMJ) – The California Highway Patrol calls in the Fresno County Sheriff’s helicopter to assist in an uncommon rescue in the High Sierra on Tuesday. The CHP’s helicopter was called in airlift a hiker (who has yet to be identified) near Mammoth Lakes at approximately 10,00 feet, after he hurt his ankle. But that aircraft…… MORE
Gang Member Arrested for Murder of 2 Young Parents
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An arrest is made in a case from back in April where two parents were gunned down in their car, which ended up in a canal. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says two gang members opened fire on five people who he says were not gang members, inside a…… MORE
Group Looking to Block California’s New Ammo Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – An affiliate of the National Rifle Association in California is asking a federal judge to block a new law requiring background checks for people buying ammunition. The California Rifle & Pistol Association on Monday asked U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez in San Diego to halt the checks and related restrictions on…… MORE
Pensions: CalSTRS says it Earned 6.8% in Investment Returns in ’18
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The country’s second-largest retirement system says it earned 6.8% on its investments last year. The California State Teachers’ Retirement System says its goal is to average returns of 7% each year. The fund that covers more than 600,000 educators is valued at a record high of $236.9 billion. The system has…… MORE
17,000 PG&E Customers Lose Power in Madera Foothills
MADERA COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – Two power outages in Madera County affected around 17,000 customers. Power went out in the Madera County Foothills just before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. 9,431 customers were affected from Coarsegold to Bass Lake. 7,135 customers lost power from Oakhurst north through Wawona. A PG&E spokesperson said said the outage occurred…… MORE
Patterson says Governor’s DMV Evaluation is More of Same
FRESNO (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom, releasing his strike team report on how the Department of Motor Vehicles does business, and how to improve it. The report makes recommendations on ways the department can improve going forward with an emphasis on transparency, worker training and performance, speed of service and overall consumer satisfaction. But Assemblyman Jim…… MORE
