TPP Leaves U.S. Behind

The 11 remaining Trans-Pacific Partnership countries officially left the U.S. behind this week by signing an amended agreement that does not include the United States. The 11 nations signed what is now called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership the same day the U.S. moved to a more trade protectionist status, rolling out…MORE

State Center College’s District Office Moving Downtown Fresno, Purchasing Historic Guarantee Building

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The District Office for the State Center Community College District is moving to downtown Fresno. At its March 6, 2018 Board of Trustees meeting, the SCCCD Board approved the $10,685,000 purchase of a 12-story building located at 1177 Fulton Street. Pending a successful escrow, the 82,000 sq. ft., historic office building…MORE

“Right to Repair Act” Introduced in Calif. Assembly

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill introduced in the California Assembly would require that manufacturers of electronic devices make repair parts and information, available to product owners and third-party shops. California joins 17 others in considering such legislation. However, companies like Apple and Microsoft are staunchly opposed. They argue that allowing users to fix their own…MORE

Million Dollar Improvement Package Approved For Chukchansi Park

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has given the green light to allow $1.2 million of improvements to Downtown’s Chukchansi Park. The collective decision was made Thursday morning. The money will be coming from the stadium’s capital reserve fund and is destined for non-structural work. “So the first step is to extend the safety netting…MORE

President Trump Considering Trade Protection Measures Against China

  The Trump administration is mulling trade protections against Chinese investments in the United States and a broad range of tariffs. The consideration is seen as a punishment by the administration to Beijing for its alleged theft of intellectual property. An announcement by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office investigation into China’s intellectual property practices is…MORE

Ribbon Cutting For Fresno PD’s New Northwest Station

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A ribbon cutting took place Wednesday for the Fresno Police Department’s new Northwest station on Shaw.   Fresno Mayor Lee Brand was joined at the ribbon cutting ceremony by City Manager Wilma Quan Schecter, Police Chief Jerry Dyer, Council President Esmeralda Soria, Council Members Luis Chavez, Steve Brandau, Paul Capriolo and…MORE

AG Sessions Sues California – Governor Brown Says It’s “Dividing America”

SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the State of California alleging that three pieces of legislation interfere with federal law enforcement efforts. The paperwork was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California on Tuesday. According to the DOJ, Senate Bill 54 restricts state and…MORE