FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fuel prices in the Golden State are rising by around a penny per day, amid what’s being called unplanned refinery maintenance. Analysts say Chevron’s El Segundo and Richmond Refineries are undergoing maintenance, which is pushing up wholesale prices. According to the American Automobile Association, the state average for a gallon of gas…… MORE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
