CLOVIS (KMJ) — The rumored closure of a Clovis Salvation Army site is “not happening” according to a charity official. Major Carole Abella with the Fresno Citadel Corps categorically denied the suggestion, but admitted that “financial needs” may have started the rumors about the family service center at 210 Barstow Avenue. “Because of some changes…… MORE
EPA to Finalize WOTUS Repeal in April
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to complete formal repeal of the Waters of the U.S. Rule in April 2018. Politico reports an updated regulatory agenda from the White House also shows a replacement rule is scheduled for proposal in May. A final version of the rule is not expected until June 2019. President Donald Trump…… MORE
Amtrak Line Cost $800M to Save 10 Minutes
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Coalition Wants Federal Ag Budget to Increase
More than 70 agricultural groups sent a letter to congressional leaders asking for an increase in the agricultural budget for the 2018 Ag Appropriations Bill that Congress is developing. The Hagstrom Report quotes the letter as saying the coalition includes groups from the food, agriculture, scientific, academic, veterinary, and consumer sectors. The letter says,…… MORE
Pentagon Confirms $22M UFO Program, Releases Incident Videos
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Wildfire Flames Strike Montecito Hills
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Fresno City Council Votes 7-0 To Allow For Medicinal Marijuana
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno City Council unanimously votes 7 – 0 to begin changes to allow for medicinal marijuana. Fresno’s Police Chief Jerry Dyer says he has changed his position on the use of medicinal marijuana, saying there are abuses with marijuana but abuses with prescription drugs as well. He hoped council proceeded with caution…… MORE
Visalia Man Will Spend Life In Prison For Killing Girlfriend’s Son
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Visalia man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his girlfriend’s son. The crime took place back on March 21st of 2013, when 34 year-old Trevor Jim Bishop was living with his girlfriend, and taking care of her two children; 3 year-old Jimmy Horton and another…… MORE
Councilmember Pay Raise Proposal Delayed To Create “Good Process”
FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposal to increase the amount paid to Fresno City Councilmembers was removed from the agenda by its sponsor. District 3’s Oliver Baines explained Thursday morning that he made that decision so that officials could figure out a method of ensuring raises were properly considered. “We can explain to the public why…… MORE
FCC Votes to Repeal Obama-era Net Neutrality Protections
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