SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – California regulators have begun proceedings to consider fines against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for its role in a devastating series of 2017 wildfires. The Public Utilities Commission made the decision on Thursday. In a statement, Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen said the utility’s violations during the fire siege “are extensive and disturbing.”…… MORE
California Voters Could be Asked to Approve Sports Betting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California voters could be asked next year to legalize sports betting in the nation’s most populous state. Two Democratic state lawmakers announced Thursday that they’ve introduced constitutional amendments after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on sports betting last year. That decision allows wagering to be regulated by each…… MORE
Memorial Services Held For Slain California Police Officer, Tara O’Sullivan
ROSEVILLE, CA (KMJ) – Memorial services were held Thursday for a young California police officer, killed in the line of duty. Hundreds packed Bayside Church’s Adventure Campus in Roseville to honor slain officer Tara O’Sullivan. Speaking at the services for the 26-year old was her mentor and family friend, Sergeant Fred Ferrer from…… MORE
Man Dead in Corcoran Homicide
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A homicide investigation is underway in Kings County, after a man was found dead outside an apartment complex Thursday morning. Corcoran Police say the male victim was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, at the Whitley Garden Apartments. Detectives are still trying to determine a motive.… MORE
Local Coalition Praises Census Ruling
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno County Complete Count Committee says the Supreme Court made the right call when they decided against the Trump Administration’s attempt to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census form. “We’re working together to make sure there’s an accurate count because we just understand the importance and significance of it,”…… MORE
Perdue Says Farmers Are “A Casualty” in Trade War
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue acknowledged in an interview earlier this week that farmers are “casualties” in President Trump’s trade war with China. Perdue told CNN he didn’t think a trade deal was likely this weekend when Trump and Chinese President Xi meet in Japan. He’s now hoping a deal can be reached by the…… MORE
Supreme Court says ‘No’ to Citizenship Census Question
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is forbidding President Donald Trump’s administration from adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census for now. The court says the Trump administration’s explanation for wanting to add the question was “more of a distraction” than an explanation. It’s unclear whether the administration would have time to provide a fuller…… MORE
Supreme Court: Gerrymandering a State Issue
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court says federal courts have no role to play in policing political districts drawn for partisan gain. The decision could embolden political line-drawing for partisan gain when state lawmakers undertake the next round of redistricting following the 2020 Census. The justices said by a 5-4 vote Thursday that claims of…… MORE
Missing Man May Head Towards Santa Clara, Fresno or Merced Counties: CHP
SAN JOSE, CA (KMJ) — A missing at-risk man from the San Jose area may be heading towards Santa Clara, Fresno or Merced Counties, according to CHP. Anthony Fisher, 69, was last seen at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 in San Jose, California. Fisher was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black jacket…… MORE
Request to Audit DMV’s Rollout of Real ID Program Fails to Gather Enough Votes
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – A request to audit the Department of Motor Vehicle’s rollout of its Real ID program fails to gather enough votes. At a hearing in Sacramento on Wednesday, Acting DMV Director Kathleen Web told the Joint Legislative Audit Committee that she is willing to cooperate with another state audit – but…… MORE
