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Video Released of Dramatic Rescue Operation in Yosemite

Video Released of Dramatic Rescue Operation in Yosemite

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The CHP has released video of a dramatic rescue operation in Yosemite. A pair of British hikers in their 20s were rescued around 7:00 Wednesday morning, from the edge of a massive granite cliff overlooking Yosemite Valley. They were described by officials as “uninjured” and being “cold and wet.”  MORE

Reps Costa & Cox Host Government Shutdown Forum

Reps Costa & Cox Host Government Shutdown Forum

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Valley Democratic Congressmen Jim Costa and TJ Cox co-hosted a forum in Fresno on Friday, to find out the collateral damage from the partial government shutdown. “It’s all politics, that’s all it is, it’s not about anything else, it’s just politics,” said Kamal Brah. He’s the owner of the Subway across…MORE

Rescue Express Van Saves Unwanted Animals in Central Valley

Rescue Express Van Saves Unwanted Animals in Central Valley

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Rescue Express Van is saving unwanted animals throughout California, including the Central Valley. Post Christmas, it’s the time of year when animals are dumped at shelters. Fresno Humane Services alone reportedly took in 50 dogs on Wednesday, January 16. A group of rescuers based up and down California work…MORE

Valley Congressmen Propose Interest-Free Loans For Federal Employees

Valley Congressmen Propose Interest-Free Loans For Federal Employees

FRESNO (KMJ) — A pair of Central Valley congressmen have put their support behind a bill designed to help furloughed federal employees. It comes as the partial government shutdown continues into day 27. The stalemate on Capitol Hill has led to thousands of individuals unable to pay their bills, as the rest of the country…MORE

China Peak Closed Due to Storm Bringing Rain Instead of Snow

China Peak Closed Due to Storm Bringing Rain Instead of Snow

  China Peak officials say the resort is closed Thursday because the recent storm brought rain instead of snow. Officials say the wetness has made grooming on the slopes difficult. Friday should cool down and bring snow, officials say.  MORE

Pot Deliveries OK’d into California Communities that Ban Sales

Pot Deliveries OK’d into California Communities that Ban Sales

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California endorsed a rule Wednesday that will allow home marijuana deliveries statewide, even into communities that have banned commercial pot sales. The regulation by the state Bureau of Cannabis Control was opposed by police chiefs and other critics who predict it will create an unruly market of largely hidden pot transactions,…MORE

Sandbags Available in the Central Valley

Sandbags Available in the Central Valley

  Fresno and other cities around the Valley are making sure plenty of sandbags are available, in anticipation of the incoming storm that could bring plenty of rain. You must bring your own shovel and prepare the sandbags yourself at many of the following locations.       After filling your sandbag follow these steps.…MORE

100,000 Customers Could Lose Power In Storm System, Says PG&E

100,000 Customers Could Lose Power In Storm System, Says PG&E

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – PG&E says up to 100,000 of the utility’s customers could lose power from the upcoming storm system. PG&E says the second largest weather system of the year is coming to California. “When we forecast storm impacts to the electrical system, we use a 5-Tier scale and we’re seeing predictions of…MORE

Fresno State Unveils Guidelines To “Exemplify What We Aspire To Be”

Fresno State Unveils Guidelines To “Exemplify What We Aspire To Be”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Staff and faculty at Fresno State have been issued a new set of guidelines, billed the “Principles of Community.” The unveiling came Wednesday morning during the Spring Assembly, which marked the start of the first semester of 2019. “How we engage in our work to boldly educate and empower student success is…MORE

Fresno Unified Releases Video of Incident Between Board Member and Student

Fresno Unified Releases Video of Incident Between Board Member and Student

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified releases video of an incident between a board member and a student. Fresno Unified’s Board of Education released the video on Wednesday, showing an incident between a student and a newly-elected Fresno Unified Board Member, Terry Slatic,. According to a FUSD spokesperson, on Friday, January 11, school had…MORE