FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Sen. Bernie Sanders held a Green New Deal rally Friday evening at Fresno City College, as the Democratic-Socialist candidate seeks to gather more support in the Golden State, in which he’s struggled. Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… …… MORE
MERCED, CA (KMJ) – Criminal charges over accusations of sex crimes will not be filed in Merced against Monsignor Craig Harrison. Police in Merced had been investigating for misdemeanor sexual battery. The Merced County District Attorney’s Office said the filing of charges is prohibited due to the statute of limitations. The allegations of sexual misconduct…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California is broadening its effort to block the Trump administration from ending its authority to set greenhouse gas emission and fuel economy standards for cars and trucks. It was joined by 22 states and two cities in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday. The legal challenge builds on a…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Dozens of Central Valley elected leaders attended the CA Transportation Committee meeting in Fresno on Friday. They were calling for the immediate and full funding of major improvement projects along Highway 99 in Madera and Tulare as well as the area known as “Blood Alley” along Highway 46. …… MORE
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A federal jury has found that an anti-abortion activist illegally secretly recorded workers at Planned Parenthood clinics and is liable for violating federal and state laws. The jury ordered him and others to pay nearly $1 million in damages. After a six-week civil trial, the San Francisco jury found David Daleiden…… MORE
CALIFORNIA — Sen. Bernie Sanders will return to California on Friday, November 15, for a three-day swing across the Golden State. Stops include Fresno, Long Beach, and East Los Angeles. Bernie 2020 has seen an outpouring of support in California–particularly among young and Latino voters. The campaign has surpassed 8 million attempted voter contacts, held…… MORE
Fresno, CA (KMJ) – Fresno City Council approves a new cannabis business ordinance on Thursday. Fresno had been a holdout as one of the last big California cities to allow dispensaries. The vote eked by 4 to 3, and Fresno’s Mayor Lee Brand could still veto it. City Council Members Miguel Arias and…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California residents who lost their home insurance because of the threat of wildfires could soon buy comprehensive policies from a state-mandated plan funded by the insurance industry. Private insurance companies have been dropping policies of many people who live in fire-prone areas as wildfires continue to threaten the state. Most turn…… MORE
(KMJ) – Two leading, women-owned Central Valley agriculture companies confirm they are merging their operations. Gar Tootelian, Incorporated of Reedley will combine its operations with Bennett Water Systems of Lemoore. Both family-run businesses have a long history here in the Central Valley. Gar has been in business for 70 years and Bennett has been…… MORE
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – Closing arguments begin Thursday in Tulare County in the capital murder trial of alleged cop killer, Erika Sandoval. The five men and seven women of the jury will hear both sides wrap-up their cases. The Deputy District Attorney, Dave Alavezos, from the Tulare County has tried to convince jurors…… MORE
