BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say two California police officers are in stable condition after they were wounded during a shootout with a suspect who was killed. Officials in Bakersfield say police were dispatched to a home late Wednesday following a call about a man with a gun. Police say the suspect exchanged gunfire with…… MORE
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Bakersfield Man Accused Of Sexploitation Linked To Maine Case
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Bakersfield man already charged with making online threats and sexual exploitation is linked to another case in Maine. 26 year-old Buster Hernandez is facing federal charges of making bombs threats and sexual exploitation. The Justice Department says he would contact young girls through social media and blackmail them–threatening to publish…… MORE
Fresno Unveils New Appointments To Review Police Practices
FRESNO (KMJ) — The latest effort to improve accountability, trust, and promote higher standards within Fresno Police has been unveiled by the City of Fresno. The Citizens’ Public Safety Advisory Board, revealed to the public Wednesday morning, will be tasked with advising the city’s Office of Independent Review and help improve community policing. The nine…… MORE
School District Wants To “Eliminate Blind Decision Making” On Social Media
REEDLEY (KMJ) — A Central Valley school district is teaching both students and the public how to use social media responsibly. The cyber safety events are to explain how dangerous and potentially disastrous online sharing can be for those featured in the post. “You have someone who goes to a party, or a wedding, or…… MORE
CA Supreme Court Ruling Could Make it Easier to Put Tax Initiatives on Ballot
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The California Supreme Court has handed down a ruling that could make it slightly easier for citizens to use ballot initiatives to raise new local taxes. The San Francisco Chronicle reports the court on Monday ruled that ballot initiatives sponsored by citizens are not subject to the same constraints as tax…… MORE
$4B Affordable Housing Bond Measure Heads to Ballot
(KMJ) A bond measure with generous intentions but a hefty price tag will go before California voters in 2018. Gov. Jerry Brown and top democratic lawmakers have come to terms on a $4-billion dollar bond measure to address California’s need for affordable housing. Many are calling the situation an absolute ‘crisis’. Senator Jim Beall (D-San Jose)…… MORE
Fresno State Makes #17 Of Top 20 Universities In United States
Photo: Fresno State] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State celebrates making a national list as one of the top universities in the U.S. Washington Monthly magazine’s list has come out, and Fresno State is ranked #17 of the top 20 universities in the United States. Fresno State President Joseph Castro exclaimed, “We’re now number 17!”…… MORE
Valley Blood Center Asks For Donations For Hurricane Victims
[Photo: CBS] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -The Central Valley’s blood center is sending blood supplies to a devastated Gulf Coast and is asking for blood donations for Hurricane Harvey victims. Dangerous conditions are affecting donor centers in the Gulf Coast area, says Central California Blood Center’s Leslie Botos. They are now responding to needs there in Texas and Louisiana…… MORE
Interfaith Leaders Want FUSD Board President To Be “Censured Or Removed”
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Fresno Coalition of Interfaith Leaders is calling for the removal of Brooke Ashjian as the President of Fresno Unified’s School Board. A group of local leaders collected outside the school district’s headquarters in Downtown Fresno to make their demands public. “We are standing today in solidarity with our LGBT community, especially…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning For The Central Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — An Excessive Heat Warning is now in force in the Central Valley, as an area of high pressure remains above us. “We’re looking at some record challenging heat over the next couple of days,” reveals Hanford based National Weather Service forecaster Kevin Durfee. There is even a chance of isolated thunderstorms. “Looking…… MORE
