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
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Fresno Council Approves Retail Cannabis Ordinance
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
Calif. to Overhaul Insurance Plan After Wildfires
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
EXCLUSIVE: Two Valley-Based Ag Companies Set to Merge
(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
Closing Arguments To Begin In Capital Murder Trial of Alleged Cop Killer
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
Suspect In 2008 Fresno County Double Homicide Arrested in Bakersfield
FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A suspect is arrested in Bakersfield in connection to double homicide in Fresno County more than a decade ago. U.S. Marshals arrested 42-year-old Jose Zepeda Jr. on Tuesday at a Northwest Bakersfield home. U.S. Marshals said the crime took place in 2008. Parlier Police responded to gunshots fired at…… MORE
CA Health Dept. Urges No Vaping Amid 4th Death Reported in State
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California public health officials are urging people to stop vaping and using e-cigarettes as a fourth death related to vaping was reported in the state. The state’s Department of Public Health said Wednesday 161 people have been hospitalized for severe breathing problems and lung damage since August. Marin County’s Department of…… MORE
Lyft Driver & Elderly Woman Assaulted By Gunman, Suspect Faces Numerous Charges: Fresno PD
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno man is facing a slew of charges after being arrested for carjacking and home invasion. Two people are victimized, said Fresno Police, the first was a 45-year-old Lyft driver who was carjacked from Clovis and Shields, last Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. He and the passenger – now…… MORE
CA Brewery Sees Backlash After Releasing ‘F–k PG&E’ Beer
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) – A Northern California brewery owner upset with devastating fires sparked by Pacific Gas &Electric power lines is producing a beer he named “F— PG&E” and the brew has sparked a backlash. Steve Doty, owner of Shady Oak brewery in Santa Rosa, announced the new beer last week on a Facebook…… MORE
CPUC Investigating Planned PG&E Outages
(KMJ) – California regulators have unanimously ordered an investigation into a dozen deliberate power outages that plunged millions of people into the dark last month. The California Public Utilities Commission voted Wednesday at a short meeting in San Francisco after testimony from people pleading for regulation, planning and leadership. Pacific Gas & Electric’s multiple rounds…… MORE
