CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ) — A Central Unified P.E. teacher has been jailed on child abuse allegations. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 64-year-old Peter Samhammer allegedly used a jump rope to discipline some students at Herndon Barstow Elementary, by briefly tightening it around their necks. Marks were left on the kids’ necks and shoulders. The students…… MORE
Governor Brown Signs Bills Addressing Affordable Housing
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs a package of 15 bills on Friday to tackle the state’s affordable housing crisis. The bills add billions of dollars for new, affordable housing, more inclusive, mixed-income communities and shelter for the growing number of homeless. “We want to achieve safety, aesthetics and the right kind of…… MORE
HSR Costs Likely to Rise Significantly in Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California High-Speed Rail Authority is now expecting the 119-mile stretch through the Central Valley to cost 27 percent more than anticipated. The latest estimate for construction and planning is $8 billion, on a track originally scheduled to be completed this year, but is about 7 years behind schedule. The higher figure…… MORE
State Senate GOP Leader Calling For Veto Of Sanctuary State Bill
FRESNO (KMJ) — A prominent California Republican is calling for a veto the “sanctuary state” bill. State Senate GOP leader Patricia Bates has sent Governor Jerry Brown a letter calling for him to reject SB54. In it, she acknowledges the author’s concerns regarding federal policies, but adds “this measure will not solve those problems. Instead…… MORE
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Two Greater One-horned Rhinos
Fresno Chaffee Zoo officials announces the recent arrival of two, male greater one-horned rhinoceros! Both are from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Two-year-old rhino, Chutti, (seen above) arrived Monday. His name means “holiday” in Hindi since he was born on Thanksgiving. The second rhino, Maza, (below) arrived Wednesday. He was born on July…… MORE
Mexico Says U.S. Proposals Would Threaten Free Ag Trade
Pan Am Post Dot Com says the U.S. will be putting forth controversial proposals during the next round of North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The U.S. will allegedly be putting forth proposals for what it calls “seasonal windows” when it comes to agriculture trading with Mexico and Canada. The article says this type…… MORE
NFL Fans Torn Over Player Protests
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Attack on Calif. Boy Caught on Camera
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Fresno Unified School District Releases Latest Proposal to FTA
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified School District Releases Latest Proposal to FTA. See Below: MEDIA ADVISORY Fresno Unified Provides Updated Proposal to FTA Fresno Unified and the Board of Education are committed to ensuring our schools remain open and safe for our students and we reach a labor agreement with our teachers. The district has…… MORE
2nd Rock Fall Injures One in Yosemite
FRESNO (KMJ) — A second rock fall has occurred at Yosemite National Park, a day an earlier rock fall claimed one life and injured another.(click here to read more). At least one person has been injured in the second event Thursday afternoon. That person was flown out of the park via air ambulance to a local…… MORE
