SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Jerry Brown has rejected legislation that would have allowed San Francisco to open what could be the nation’s first supervised drug injection sites under a pilot program. Brown issued a veto Sunday, saying “enabling illegal and destructive drug use will never work.” San Francisco could still choose to open…… MORE
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Missing Hiker Found Alive in Kings Canyon
KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Calif. September 30, 2018 – The missing hiker, Diane Salmon, 63, from Lafayette, California, who was reported missing has been found. She was seen by other hikers on her way to the South Lake Trailhead in Inyo National Forest. Ms. Salmon walked out with them and is currently being reunited with…… MORE
Brown Vetoes Bill to Extend Calif. Bar Hours
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have let bars in some cities serve alcohol until 4 a.m. He rejected the legislation Friday because he says it would cause more drunken driving. California lets bars serve alcohol until 2 a.m. Brown says the bill would have added two…… MORE
Accused Clovis Child Predator Granted Felony Probation, No Additional Time Behind Bars
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An accused Clovis child predator is granted felony probation on Friday with no additional time behind bars. Hugo Rabson was accused of texting to arrange a meeting with a teenage girl at a Clovis park in March of 2017. According to court documents in the messages, 42-year-old Rabson asked the 14-year-old…… MORE
Fresno Man Guilty Of Shooting Girlfriend’s Ex-husband During Child Custody Exchange
[Photo:Fresno County DA’s Office] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno jury finds a 26-year-old man guilty of second degree murder for shooting his girlfriend’s ex-husband. On July 8, 2017, James Dean shot Augustine Velasco at a residence near Fresno City College. Fresno Police say it happened when 43-year-old Velasco was attempting to assist with a…… MORE
ALRB Officially Decertifies The UFW From Gerawan Farmworkers
FRESNO (KMJ) — California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) has made official the decision by Gerawan Farming employees to decertify themselves from the United Farm Workers union. The decision announced Thursday means the employees of Gerawan Farming will no longer be represented by the union. It follows the ALRB’s counting of worker’s ballots on September…… MORE
Tulare Regional Medical Center to Reopen
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tulare Regional Medical Center suspended all operations on October 29, 2017 following Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing the month before. A year later, the hospital is planning to reopen. A news release issued late Thursday afternoon says the hospital is scheduled to open at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 15th. The…… MORE
Blue Mass In Downtown Fresno To Commemorate Law Officers, Fire, Emergency Personnel
FRESNO,CA(KMJ) – A special Blue Mass is taking place Friday in Downtown Fresno. All faiths are welcome to attend the service at St. John’s Cathedral at 2814 Mariposa Street. The 6th Annual Blue Mass will be lead by Bishop Armando Ochoa to commemorate all law officers, fire, and emergency personnel who serve within the Diocese…… MORE
Double Murder Suspect Has Black Eye At Arraignment, Pleads Not Guilty To Murder, Arson
UPDATE: September 27, 2018 12:58 p.m. – Fresno County Sheriff”s Office issues following statement on Alan DuPras’ injuries: On Tuesday, during the booking process, inmate Alan DuPras became uncooperative with correctional officers. He attempted to walk away from them after he refused to follow their instructions. Officers stopped him from leaving by placing him…… MORE
Central Valley Gets Share Of $200 Million CARB Money For Clean Freight Transportation
[File] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Eleven projects will receive $150 million from California Climate Investments –…… MORE
