FRESNO (KMJ) – Twelve white male San Francisco police officers are suing the city, saying they were passed over for promotions because of their race and gender. The San Francisco Chronicle reporting that the lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday in federal court, is the latest round in a long-running battle that dates back decades. The…… MORE
CA Assembly Approves $214.8 Billion Budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday approved a $214.8 billion state budget that would spend more on health care and education, bolster the state’s top firefighting agency following devastating wildfire seasons, and boost state reserves. The spending plan was passed with separate votes by the state Assembly and Senate. It now goes to…… MORE
Former Fresno Teacher Sentenced 1 Year for Sex Crimes with Student
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A former Fresno middle school teacher will spend a year behind bars for sex crimes with a 14-year-old student. A judge handed down the sentence Thursday in a Fresno courtroom 33-year-old Justine Nelson committed the crimes almost three years ago, She was a teacher at Tenaya Middle School when she…… MORE
Uber, Lyft Suggest Base Wage for CA Drivers Amid Mounting Scrutiny from Lawmakers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they are willing to change the way they treat drivers in California. That could include paying a base wage and providing certain benefits. But the companies are arguing they need to continue to classify drivers as independent contractors, not employees. California lawmakers are considering…… MORE
Brand Commits to Cleaner Fresno at State of City Address
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Mayor Lee Brand addressed a crowd of about 900 people at the Fresno Convention Center for his third annual State of the City address. “We have seen unprecedented growth during my tenure as mayor,” Brand said. Mayor Brand says he’s bringing a new initiative forward this year, to make Fresno a…… MORE
Good Samaritans Chase Down Driver Who Hit 14 Cars on Highway 99
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) —Good Samaritans chase down a driver who hit 14 cars on Highway 99. The California Highway Patrol says they are not sure why he did it. The CHP says 50 year old Satinerjit Singh Bali of Lathrop was traveling from Madera to Fresno just before 8:30 Wednesday morning. According to the…… MORE
Nunes: Mueller report is a “shoddy political hit piece.”
[vemba-video id=”van/ns-acc/2019/06/12/PO-58WE_CNNA-ST1-100000000538bc50″] Donald Trump Jr. said Wednesday that he had “nothing to correct” in his testimony as he arrived for a return interview with the Senate Intelligence Committee. The President’s eldest son is appearing for a second time behind closed doors before the panel, which issued a subpoena for Trump Jr.’s testimony after he resisted coming voluntarily. The…… MORE
Got REAL ID Questions? Patterson Providing Answers at Free Workshop
FRESNO (KMJ) -Experts from the DMV are coming to Fresno this Friday for an informational workshop hosted by Assemblyman Jim Patterson. Their mission: to help clarify what documents are required to get a Real ID. There has been a great deal of confusion surrounding birth certificates, marriage documentation, social security cards, as well as how…… MORE
Massive Ag Coalition Urges USMCA Ratification
More than 950 agribusinesses and farm groups are urging Congress to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement quickly. Canada, Mexico and the U.S. have all taken the first steps towards ratifying the agreement that will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. However, recent threats of additional tariffs, and the slow pace of politics, are concerning…… MORE
Fresno Council May Dedicate Half a Million Dollars to Immigrant Issues
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno City Council, currently discussing next year’s budget could dedicate a lot of cash to the Immigrant Affairs Committee they created earlier this year. Councilmember Miguel Arias made the motion to set aside $500,000 should committee members recommend projects that require funding. But Councilmember Garry Bredefeld is skeptical of how the committee…… MORE
