FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown issued an emergency proclamation on Friday, October 13th to increase the state’s supply of hepatitis A vaccines. There are 576 cases of hepatitis A here in California, 386 cases hospitalized, and 18 people have died. Dr. Gil Chavez, the California Department of Public Health’s Epidemiologist, says Santa Cruz, San Diego…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A date has been set for Kori Ali Muhammad’s competency trial. The proceedings are expected to establish if he is able to face the ten felony charges laid against him, or if he will be sent to a state hospital for treatment. The competency trial is scheduled for January 8th 2018, with…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation improving services and support for women, children and families. Legislation signed Thursday protects new parents from losing their jobs and health care benefits. One bill extends family leave for small business workers –12 weeks of unpaid leave for those in companies with up to 49 employees.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Members of Fresno Unified School District’s Board of Education say free speech is allowed, but remind its President that his position has a responsibility. The discussion during Wednesday evening’s meeting saw trustees again weigh in on the issue which has surrounded Brooke Ashjian for months, after comments published in the Fresno Bee…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police release crime trends over the past 28 days in the city of Fresno. Overall violent crime is down in Fresno year-to-date, and in the past 28 days by 8%. Domestic violence was reduced just over 9% over the last 28 days. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that counties in the Golden State are allowed to restrict the location of stores that sell firearms. An 11-judge panel has upheld an Alameda County ordinance, which bans gun stores within 500 feet of schools, day-care centers, residential areas, liquor stores, as well…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The author of the City of Fresno’s new no-camping ordinance says the new rule is already making an impact. The “Unhealthy and Hazardous Camping Act” was passed by Fresno City Council in August, after it was proposed by District 2’s Steve Brandau (click here to read more). “So we’re in the very…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation Tuesday to increase zero-emission vehicle sales to improve air quality and accelerate the state’s transition away from fossil-fuel-powered engines. The Governor signed a slew of bills – one requires at least 50% of the state’s light-duty vehicle fleet to be zero-emission vehicles by 2025, up from the current…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The federal government is now assisting in the battle to control the series of wildfires impacting Northern California. A Presidential Major Disaster Declaration was approved Tuesday, following Governor Brown’s request. “The Federal Emergency Management Agency has responded promptly to assist California in fighting these terrible fires,” said Governor Jerry Brown in a…… MORE
[Photo: File Liz Kern] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified responds to a parent outraged over the district’s policy on kneeling. Parent “Kevin” is related to someone working in the Fresno Unified School District and says an email was sent out Monday to staff regarding the district’s position on the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance.…… MORE
