FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Mendota has been ranked the worst city in which to live in the U.S., according to a new 24/7 Wall Street report. The city is home to the smallest share of college graduates, a 49.5 percent poverty rate, and low home values. Other valley cities listed as the nation’s worst include…… MORE
California Bill Would Limit Genitalia Surgery for Children
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A new California proposal would bar doctors from performing surgery on children born with genitals that don’t fit a single gender unless it’s medically necessary or the child consents. Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill released Monday is the latest effort in California aimed at giving minors more control over their bodies…… MORE
Clovis Sex Offender Arrested on Multiple Charges
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Clovis sex offender is arrested on multiple charges. Convicted sex offenders are required to register their addresses so that law enforcement can keep track of their whereabouts. The Porterville Police Department says 31-year-old Jason Colby Bills lied about his job and where he lives. Bills was arrested in the 4000…… MORE
Woman Arrested For Fatal Stabbing at Fresno Motel
FRESNO, CA (KMJ)- The Fresno Police Department arrests a woman suspected in the fatal stabbing of a woman at a city motel. On January 24, officers responded to calls of a stabbing at a motel at “G” and Florence in Southeast Fresno. There, they found 29-year-old Alisa Macias suffering from a stab wound.…… MORE
Fresno Airport Kicks-Off Historic $115 Million FatForward Expansion
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Officials from Fresno Yosemite International Airport discuss the possibility of new air carriers flying into the Valley, as it kicks off historic facility expansion. Branded FATforward, the multi-year, multi-phased program includes $115 million in parking and terminal expansions, which will also enhance the airport experience for travelers and guests. The…… MORE
Pentagon Sending More Troops to U.S.-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon says it will send 3,750 more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to put up another 150 miles of concertina wire and provide other support for Customs and Border Protection. The additions announced Sunday will bring the total number of active-duty troops on the border to 4,350. The announcement is in…… MORE
Fresno’s 4th Homicide of 2019 Leaves A Young Father Dead
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s 4th homicide of 2019 leaves a young father dead. Fresno Police are now sifting through surveillance video hoping they see the person who gunned down a 22-year-old father of two. Andrew Valdez was found early Saturday morning at 3245 N. Maple, in a parking lot near Shields. Officers say he…… MORE
Report: California Among Best States for Singles Seeking Romance
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Appearance, personality, along with social and economic status, all play a role when it comes to dating. So does location. A new WalletHub report breaks down the best and worst states for singles looking for romance. California is the second-most dating-friendly state overall, with the most opportunity of any state in the…… MORE
USDA Gives $200 Million To Help Promote Overseas Trade
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that his department awarded $200 million to 57 organizations, including some in California through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program. The Hagstrom Report says the goal is to help U.S. farmers and ranchers find and get into new export markets around the globe. The promotion funds are part of the…… MORE
Embattled California Utility Spent Most for 2018 Lobbying
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. spent nearly $10 million on California lobbying efforts in the year before it declared bankruptcy. It’s the most any entity spent seeking to influence California government in 2018. The utility disclosed the numbers Thursday in a filing with the California secretary of state. The utility spent…… MORE
