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H Spees’ Celebration of Life Fills Warnor’s Theatre in Fresno

H Spees’ Celebration of Life Fills Warnor’s Theatre in Fresno

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Hundreds of people filled the Warnors Theatre in Fresno to remember H Spees at a Celebration of his life on Saturday. Pastor and Fresno City leader Harold “H” Spees died on May 5th at the age of 70. Across the Valley and through the country, and even the world, he was an…MORE

Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns

Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would enshrine into law gun regulations including universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21, his latest foray into national politics. Newsom’s proposed 28th Amendment would also institute…MORE

Actress Brooke Shields Coming to Fresno as 2023 CCWC Keynote Speaker

Actress Brooke Shields Coming to Fresno as 2023 CCWC Keynote Speaker

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Actress Brooke Shields is named as keynote speaker for the 2023 Central California Women’s Conference. CCWC is excited to announce our 2023 Keynote Speaker: Brooke Shields! Brooke Shields will share her journey at the 34th CCWC, inspiring us all to “Believe in Your Voice!” The theme of this year’s conference is…MORE

Arrest Made in Deadly 2021 Oakhurst Crash

Arrest Made in Deadly 2021 Oakhurst Crash

OAKHURST, Calif. – CHP detectives have cracked the case of a deadly hit & run that occurred in the Summer of 2021. Investigators on Tuesday arrested 22-year-old Bryce Yandell of Coarsegold. They say he was behind the wheel of an SUV which struck and killed Eben Hammond on Road 427 and Elliot in Oakhust. 20-year-old…MORE

California Insurance Market Rattled By Withdrawal Of Major Companies

California Insurance Market Rattled By Withdrawal Of Major Companies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two insurance industry giants have pulled back from California’s home insurance marketplace, saying that increasing wildfire risk and soaring construction costs have prompted them to stop writing new policies in the nation’s most populous state. State Farm announced last week it would stop accepting applications for all business and personal lines…MORE

California Bill Requiring Big Tech To Pay For News Gains Momentum

California Bill Requiring Big Tech To Pay For News Gains Momentum

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California bill that would force Big Tech companies to pay media outlets for posting and using their news content cleared another critical hurdle Thursday. The measure is among hundreds of bills that passed in the state Senate and Assembly this week before Friday — the last day a bill can…MORE

Resources For Bitwise Employees After Sudden Furlough

Resources For Bitwise Employees After Sudden Furlough

SACRAMENTO – Following the furloughing of hundreds of employees, Assemblyman Jim Patterson wants Bitwise employees to know that his office is available to help walk them through the process of filing for unemployment during this very difficult time. Bitwise employees should file for unemployment at https://edd.ca.gov/en/unemployment/ and complete the identity verification process. Those who need help filing…MORE

Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges Against California Energy Company In 2020 Fatal Wildfire

Judge Dismisses Criminal Charges Against California Energy Company In 2020 Fatal Wildfire

REDDING, Calif. (AP) — A California judge on Wednesday dismissed all charges against Pacific Gas & Electric in connection to a 2020 fatal wildfire sparked by its equipment that destroyed hundreds of homes and killed four people, including an 8-year-old. The utility also reached a $50 million settlement agreement with the Shasta County District Attorney’s…MORE