FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Women’s Caucus has sent a letter to U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch. The letter encourages Gorsuch to, “empower and engage the 162 million women who make the United States of America a beacon of hope and prosperity to the world.” Senate Democrats are being urged by abortion-rights groups…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A California company is recalling more than 21,000 pounds of frozen pizza, amid concerns about possible listeria contamination. The RBR Meat Company says its “Marketside Extra Large Supreme Pizza,” which is sold at Walmart, failed routine sampling. If you have a pizza with the lot code 20547, and the establishment number 1821,…… MORE
(KMJ) – A Tulare Union High School spanish teacher has been arrested on 7 counts of sexual battery on a student, and other charges. Tulare Police say 44-year-old Juan Javier Sanchez was taken into custody Thursday morning for allegedly committing sexual acts with a student against the victim’s will on campus during school hours. The…… MORE
(KMJ) – A Central High West campus teacher has been arrested for unlawful sex with a minor. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested 40-year-old Michael Dean Morton on the felony charge Thursday. Deputies say the alleged incident happened in 2015 with a 17-year-old girl who had graduated from the school. They say none…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new report from the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California says the expense of producing a college degree has dropped substantially, over the past few decades. Between 1987 and 2013, institutional costs per degree declined by 17 percent, in the UC and CSU systems. The reduction in the California State University…… MORE
VISALIA (KMJ) — Three of Tulare County’s top officials spent Thursday morning making breakfast outside for hundreds of hungry local workers. Their efforts were to raise money for the “March for Babies” campaign, managed by non-profit March of Dimes. Organizers set up shop on the grass near the Peace Officers Memorial in Visalia, and the…… MORE
FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Millennial dads are binge-watching parenting videos. More dads are staying home to take care of the family — and they’re turning to YouTube videos for help. Dads, in their 20s and early 30s, are binge-watching videos to learn how to take care of their children, or connect with them: According to…… MORE
HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) — U.S. attorneys have filed criminal charges against a San Francisco Bay Area man who they say made hundreds of threatening and harassing phone calls to police departments in 18 states. The East Bay Times reports Sammy Sultan, of Hayward, faces five years in prison if convicted of making obscene or harassing calls…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A career expo at Fresno State sparks a protest on campus Wednesday, outside the Save Mart Center. Immigration and customs enforcement agents showing up for a Fresno state career fair on March 15th had students concerned about the welfare of undocumented immigrants who are part of the campus body. President Joseph…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Walmart ends plans for 1.2 million square foot distribution center in Merced, saying the nature of retail has changed the project was announced 12 years ago. Walmart has announced a change in its business plans and will not be building a warehouse and distribution center in Merced, company officials told the City. The…… MORE
