FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Another multi-vehicle crash at Fresno’s Radio City. Scattered pieces of a black Porsche were in the parking lot outside of the Cumulus Media building. Debris – from the accident that took place at half past 3:00, Friday afternoon. In the KMJ newsroom, we heard the sound, a horrible screeching noice, and…… MORE
Fresno Yosemite International Airport Expecting 5.2% More Holiday Passengers
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Airports across the country, including Fresno Yosemite International Airport, are anticipating increased passenger activity during the 2018 winter holiday travel period. The Airline trade organization Airlines for America is projecting passenger volumes on U.S. airlines will exceed 2017 winter holiday travel by 5.2 percent during the 18-day travel period from…… MORE
Brown Sues to Save Controversial Propositions 47 & 57
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Gov. Jerry Brown is suing to protect one of his signature actions in office, a voter-approved measure that allows most California prison inmates to seek earlier release and participate in rehabilitation programs. His administration filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a pending 2020 initiative that seeks to toughen criminal penalties as part…… MORE
Oakhurst Contractor Arrested For Embezzlement, Targeting Older Victims in Madera County
MADERA, CA (KMJ) – A contractor from Oakhurst is accused of targeting older victims in Madera county – and there may be more. Beginning in August of 2018, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of fraud regarding well pump services in various areas within Eastern Madera County. Detectives say 38-year-old…… MORE
Trump: Chances of shutdown ‘probably very good’
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Trump Signs Farm Bill
President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill on Thursday during a White House ceremony. The five-year bill sets agriculture policy and reauthorizes farm, conservation, nutrition, rural development, agricultural trade, as well as many other programs. The legislation also removes hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, which legalizes hemp production. The signing is good…… MORE
Fresno Non-Profit Urgently Needs Christmas Toy Donations
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno non-profit organization urgently needs Christmas toy donations. The Boys2MEN-Girls2Women Foundation is hosting their 6th Annual Toy Drive to help forgotten children in North Fresno communities. Their party is taking place at 4:00pm on December 21, when they will hand out the toys and provide food, and music…… MORE
USDA Moves to Tighten Restrictions on Food Stamps
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is setting out to do what this year’s farm bill didn’t: tighten work requirements for millions of Americans who receive federal food assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday is proposing a rule that would restrict the ability of states to exempt work-eligible adults from having to obtain…… MORE
General Mattis Out as Defense Secretary
BREAKING: GENERAL JIM ‘MAD DOG’ MATTIS IS OUT AS DEFENSE SECRETARY. Pres. Trump made the announcement via Twitter on Thursday: “General Jim Mattis will be retiring, with distinction, at the end of February, after having served my Administration as Secretary of Defense for the past two years. During Jim’s tenure, tremendous progress has been made,…… MORE
Trump says Defense Secretary Mattis will retire in February
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will retire at the end of February. Trump says on Twitter that a new secretary of defense will be named soon. Trump’s announcement comes a day after he surprised U.S. allies and members of Congress by announcing the withdrawal of U.S.…… MORE
