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
Police: Lion Bites Suspect’s Big Toe After Climbing Into Enclosure
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man is facing trespassing charges after police said he broke into Fresno Chaffee Zoo and was bitten by a lion. Officers were called to the site around 11pm Wednesday after site security allegedly caught the suspect climbing the side of the enclosure. The man was identified as 38 year old Julio…… MORE
China Sets More Tariffs on U.S. Ag Imports
China says it will hit back against President Donald Trump with retaliatory duties of five or 10 percent against another $60 billion worth of American products. The response comes after Trump issued the largest number of tariffs yet in an escalating trade dispute. Politico says China is scheduled to implement their plan on Monday…… MORE
High-Risk Sex Offender Arrested by Madera Police After Exposing Himself to 2 Young Girls
[Photo: CA DOJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — A high-risk sex offender is arrested by Madera Police after he exposed himself to two young girls. 48 year old Richard Cuellar already has a history of offense for annoying or molesting a child under 18 years of age, according to the State of California Department of Justice…… MORE
Fresno’s Immigrant Integration Ranks High On National Survey
FRESNO (KMJ) — A national analysis of city policy and socioeconomic factors has placed Fresno at number 35 of the country’s 100 largest cities, with specific praise going to government inclusivity. The National American Economy survey considered areas such as whether or not immigrants have access to legal support, how many are homeowners, and individual…… MORE
