Category Archives: Local News

Fresno Teachers Association’s First F.U.S.D. Education Summit On Tuesday

Fresno Teachers Association’s First F.U.S.D. Education Summit On Tuesday

    FRESNO , CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Teachers Association (FTA) will be hosting a historic Educational Summit on Tuesday, March 28th, to discuss the direction of the Fresno Unified School District. “This is going to be an unprecedented event”, said FTA President Tish Rice, “I’m excited to have real dialog between the community…MORE

GOP Bill to Boost CA Welfare Payments is Shelved

(KMJ)     A GOP-backed bill that would boost welfare payments for many Californians has been shelved. The legislation, authored by Assembly Republican Leader, Chad Mayes, would have increased welfare checks for recipients when they achieve educational goals – like getting a G.E.D., associates degree or job training certification. But democrats shot it down in committee,…MORE

Calif. Moves Ahead with Tougher Smog Requirements

Calif. Moves Ahead with Tougher Smog Requirements

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Air Resources Board is moving ahead with stricter smog requirements for new vehicles. The Trump Administration has been working to roll back several federal regulations implemented during the Obama Administration, which include mandating that passenger cars average 54 miles a gallon. However, California is still able to set tougher standards,…MORE

Valley Children’s, Adventist Break Ground On $35M Wellness Center

Valley Children’s, Adventist Break Ground On $35M Wellness Center

[Photo: Valley Children’s] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two Valley Healthcare networks are expanding their partnership with a $35 million dollar project to improve access to care for families. Photo: Valley Children’s] More than 200 people attended as Valley Children’s Healthcare and Adventist Health held a groundbreaking on Friday, March 24th on a 46,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art wellness…MORE

Politicians, Transportation Advocates Urge Vote to Fix CA Roads

Politicians, Transportation Advocates Urge Vote to Fix CA Roads

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Local politicians and transportation/labor advocates urged state lawmakers on Friday to pass a bill to provide funding to fix California’s roads, made worse by the winter storms. They say it’s been 23 years since California has increased funding for transportation and that it costs eight times more to fix a road…MORE

Less Than A Month Left To Save Fresno Catholic School

Less Than A Month Left To Save Fresno Catholic School

FRESNO (KMJ) — Officials at St. Helen’s Catholic School in Fresno are scrambling to save the 60 year old operation from closing. They’re trying to raise $1.2 million to keep the operation open, and have less than a month to do so. “Anybody who walks on this campus, there’s 206 reasons why these doors should…MORE