Category Archives: Local News

“Poker For Paws” – Gambles On Goodwill For Parlier Cat Shelter

“Poker For Paws” – Gambles On Goodwill For Parlier Cat Shelter

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Parlier cat shelter is gambling on poker to raise money for their kitties. “Poker for Paws” is the Cathouse on the Kings’ fundraising event taking place Saturday February 18th. Lynnea Lattanzio (above photo) founded the shelter to save cats, and now with 900, including 16 recently left in plastic bins in…MORE

Rain And Wind For The Valley – 90mph Gusts For The Grapevine

Rain And Wind For The Valley – 90mph Gusts For The Grapevine

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Central Valley is in for a stormy weekend. Not only is wind set to batter our part of the world, but rain is expected alongside that too. “We’re going to see a lot of precipitation, a lot of rain in the valley,” explains the National Weather Service’s Christine Riley. “For the…MORE

Calif. Bills Aim to Bolster Election Security

Calif. Bills Aim to Bolster Election Security

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A series of measures proposed in the California Assembly aim to make elections in the Golden State more secure. Republican Matthew Harper, vice-chair of the Elections Committee, says his bills would combat foreign influence, by limiting nationals from donating directly to campaigns. They also call for requiring that school bond ballot descriptions…MORE

Manchester Gate Students Donate Plush Bears For Kids

Manchester Gate Students Donate Plush Bears For Kids

FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Around 16 students from Manchester Gate visited the Central Policing District Station on Thursday, bringing with them a gift. “Oh my gosh, yes – they brought bags and bags of stuffed animals.” – Fresno Police Captain Phil Cooley. The 5th and 6th graders handed Captain Phil Cooley and other officers the…MORE

Sales Tax Increase On The Ballot In Madera County

Sales Tax Increase On The Ballot In Madera County

MADERA (KMJ) — A proposal to raise sales tax in Madera County, and increase available funds for public safety, is about to go to the people. But not everyone is behind it. ‘Measure L’ will be on the ballot next month and, if approved, would increase sales tax by 1%. The majority of the extra…MORE

Group Demands Resignation of Rep. Nunes Over Flynn Flap

Group Demands Resignation of Rep. Nunes Over Flynn Flap

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A rally was held Wednesday in Clovis, outside of Congressman Devin Nunes’ office calling for his ouster. The California-based “Courage Campaign” is demanding the immediate resignation of the Tulare County republican over the controversial activities of President Trump’s former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Representative Nunes chairs the House Committee on…MORE

Farm Bill Listening Session Thursday At The World Ag Expo

    On Thursday, the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare is hosting the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Farm Bill listening session. Comments from farmers, ranchers and others will be given to the state’s congressional delegation to help shape the next Farm Bill in Congress. The listening session begins at…MORE

WalletHub: Valley Motorists Driving Up Auto Loan Debt

WalletHub: Valley Motorists Driving Up Auto Loan Debt

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — For the seventh-straight year, auto sales hit a new record in 2016. According to a new WalletHub report, motorists are also driving up debt. The latest Federal Reserve data shows auto loan balances rose by $32 billion at the end of last year, to more than $1.1 trillion. The Central Valley is…MORE

Lawmaker Seeks to Increase Clean Car Incentives for Low-Income Californians

Lawmaker Seeks to Increase Clean Car Incentives for Low-Income Californians

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Rebates for hybrid and electric vehicles would rise by $500 for low-income Californians, under legislation authored Democratic Assemblyman Jim Cooper. The measure also calls for outreach to disadvantaged communities, limiting eligibility for upper-income residents, and prioritizing rebates for low-income customers. Since 2010, more than $377 million in rebates have been issued, for…MORE

DWP: Oroville Dam Structure “Safe” – Residents Still Need To Plan For Future

DWP: Oroville Dam Structure “Safe” – Residents Still Need To Plan For Future

[Photo CA DWP] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Department of Water Resources officials spoke at a press conference at noon on Wednesday, with the DWR Director Bill Kroyle saying the dam structure is “safe” and the spillway “has been stable for a number of days.” Officials updated the situation at the Orville Dam saying they’ll be able to control…MORE