U.S. Close to Mexico Only Trade Deal

  White House Economic Trade Adviser Kevin Hassett says the U.S. is getting very close to having to move forward on its trade deal with Mexico without Canada under NAFTA. The deadline to publish the text of an agreement to update the North American Free Trade Agreement is October first. As the deadline approaches, Hassett…MORE

Controversial Wildfire Bill Signed Into Law

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A controversial $1 billion piece of wildfire legislation has been signed into law. Gov. Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 901, which increases the state’s forest management activities, and updates requirements for maintenance, as well as operation of utility infrastructure. The measure authorizes a financing mechanism, so that utilities can spread out…MORE

Brown Reverses Course, Orders Audit of DMV

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California DMV is set to be audited, amid outrage over wait times, antiquated technology, and improper voter registration. Gov. Jerry Brown is directing his administration to audit the department, after undermining an August request by Fresno Assemblyman Jim Patterson, for an audit by the state’s independent Bureau of State Audits. Patterson…MORE

CHP Appealing To Repair Shops In Gavin Gladding Hit And Run

FRESNO (KMJ) — Investigators searching for the vehicle which killed Clovis Unified Vice Principal Gavin Gladding are appealing to body-shop and repair facilities. In an update Friday morning, the CHP appealed for anyone working in automotive repair to keep a watch out for requests for parts to a 2005 to 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. It is…MORE

Atwater Man Charged For Sexual Exploitation Of Children Through Apps

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An Atwater man is charged with sexual exploitation of children through apps. A federal grand jury returned a 3-count indictment Thursday against 26 year-old Nikko Adolfo Perez. According to court documents, Perez used the Instagram screen name captainamerica272018 on Instagram, Omegle, Kik, and other apps. He victimized two boys, ages 8…MORE

U.S. & India Closing In On Trade Agreement

  India and the United States are currently in negotiations on a trade package. Reuters says Washington and New Delhi are looking to remove some long-standing disagreements between the two countries that would strengthen ties. Initial reports say it looks like Indian farmers and U.S. medical device manufacturers could be some of the early winners…MORE

California DMV Customers Affected By Outage Due to “Router Issue”

  [Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Department of Motor Vehicle customers were affected by a system outage Thursday morning.. More than 60 offices were affected up and down the state. The problem was fixed around 11:00 Thursday morning The DMV says the cause of this latest problem was a quote “router issue,”…MORE