FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California’s Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross was in Fresno, Monday, attending the FFA State Convention, but she took time to visit the Fresno State campus. Fresno is the Ag world! I’m always talking about Fresno, Fresno County when we think of agriculture and the Central Valley. This is the heart and having…… MORE
Next 10: Calif. Gas Tax Increase Plan Not Enough to Fund Road Repairs
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to raise vehicle fees and taxes on fuel in the Golden State may not be able to fund the necessary repairs and upgrades to California’s aging roads and highways, according to a new report from the nonpartisan think tank Next 10. The organization says SB-1’s estimated revenue of…… MORE
Best and Worst States for Children’s Health Examined
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State ranks 33rd in the nation, when it comes to the best and worst states for children’s health care. A new WalletHub report determines the caliber of care on 28 key metrics. California ranks dead last when looking at the percentage of children in excellent or very good health, and…… MORE
Randalls Family Thanks Community For Support
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The family of Zack Randalls, the PG&E worker killed in the downtown Fresno shooting spree last week, has released a statement thanking the community. It reads: “Last week our lives were forever changed. We appreciate the support and love we have received as we face the loss of our beloved Zack.…… MORE
Spicer: Trump’s First 100 Days Hugely Successful
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Valley Veterans Leave For D.C. On Board Honor Flight 13
FRESNO (KMJ) — The 13th Central Valley Honor Flight has left Fresno Yosemite International Airport, whisking the 66 veterans on board to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to their service. Seven of those taking the Monday morning journey to the East Coast served in the Second World War, one in Vietnam, and the…… MORE
CHP Surprised by a Pair of Break-In Bears
(KMJ) – The California Highway Patrol comes face to face with some unexpected guests on Saturday Night. Here’s what officer wrote in a weekend Facebook post: “UNEXPECTED GUESTS! Saturday night Fort Tejon CHP Officers responded to a Pine Mountain Club residence for a possible break in. The bear cubs’ crime spree was ended when CHP…… MORE
High-Speed Rail CEO Stepping Down in June
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 57-year-old Jeff Morales is departing from the California High-Speed Rail Authority this summer, after 5 years on the job. He’ll officially leave in June, and says he’ll assist in the transition to a new director. Despite uncertainties surrounding the bullet train’s future, Morales says nothing in particular prompted his decision. Gov. Jerry…… MORE
CA Auditor Questions CSU System’s Hiring Practices
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The latest report from California State Auditor Elaine Howle’s office says the California State University system hires new managers at a rate more than double other employers. it accuses the system of failing to adequately detail the number of added personnel, which include supervisors, vice presidents, deans, and head coaches. Howle is…… MORE
Shakespeare Coming To Yosemite National Park This Weekend
MERCED (KMJ) — A celebration of the work of William Shakespeare will be taking place inside Yosemite National Park this weekend. ‘Shakespeare in Yosemite’ is jointly organized by UC Merced and the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. “You may remember last year was the 100th anniversary of the National Parks system and it…… MORE
