Category Archives: Local News

Fresno Unified School Board Looking At Where To Cut Costs

Fresno Unified School Board Looking At Where To Cut Costs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — At Wednesday’s Fresno Unified School District board meeting, members discussed their budget. School leaders might need to make some cost-cutting decisions. The Fresno Unified School District faces budget cuts, which could impact non-teaching staff and certain programs. “I want to assure our staff and community, number one, that we’re committed to…MORE

Congressman Valadao Secures $55 Million for Central Valley Projects 

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) voted in support of the first Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides discretionary resources for six of the twelve FY24 appropriations bills. Congressman Valadao, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, secured several wins for the Central Valley in the annual spending package, including $55 million in…MORE

Congressman Secures $12.2 Million for Local Projects in the San Joaquin Valley

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) secured $12,235,783 in Community Project Funding through the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. This funding will respond directly to some of the most pressing needs in Fresno and Tulare counties. The budget is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden later this week. “Bringing back federal funding…MORE

Prop 1: Mental Health Bond Too Close to Call

Prop 1: Mental Health Bond Too Close to Call

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Proposition 1 is the only statewide measure on California’s primary election ballot. It’s a measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. A yes on Prop 1 would use over $6 billion in bond funding to create supportive housing, give $1 billion to support veterans and create 65,000 mental health jobs. In addition,…MORE

Fresno State Tax ‘Measure E’ Appears to Fail Again

Fresno State Tax ‘Measure E’ Appears to Fail Again

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite better organization and some big name endorsements Measure E appears headed for another defeat. The controversial sales tax proposal is trailing by nearly 10,000 votes. NO 45,055 56.14% YES 35,200 43.86% If passed, Measure E would add a penny tax on $4 purchases in Fresno County for the next 25…MORE

Police Investigating Theft at Fresno Lululemon

Police Investigating Theft at Fresno Lululemon

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a theft at Lululemon in northwest Fresno. Fresno Police say it happened just before 10:30 am Tuesday at the location near Shaw and Palm. Authorities say three people were involved and walked out of the store with multiple bags of clothing. Police are still investigating and have…MORE

CA Primary Election 2024: Key Statewide, Central Valley Races

CA Primary Election 2024: Key Statewide, Central Valley Races

FRESNO (KMJ/KFSN) — This year’s California primary election includes some high-profile races for the Central Valley, as well as the presidential primary and other statewide races. There are primaries scheduled in 15 states, including in California on Super Tuesday. Polling places will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can take your mail-in ballot to…MORE

Fresno Co. Elections Boss: Turnout at 16%

Fresno Co. Elections Boss: Turnout at 16%

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno County Elections Registrar of Voters James Kus joined KMJ’s Broeske & Musson Tuesday shortly after the polls opened for the March Primary.MORE

Woman Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run in Tower District, Police Say

Woman Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run in Tower District, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Police are searching for the driver who hit a woman in the Tower District. Authorities responded to the area of Olive and Linden Avenues in the Tower District around 8 p.m. Sunday after reports of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. The victim was transported to the hospital with…MORE