FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – At at least two movie theaters in the Central Valley have applied with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for licenses to begin serving alcohol. The owners of the Sierra Vista Cinemas in Clovis have applied for a beer and wine license, while the owners of the Regal Manchester Stadium…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A central Fresno fire destroyed the old Fresno Discount Trophy shop early Monday morning. It was on Olive Avenue in the Tower District. According to the owner, Rusty Lomier, the shop had been closed down since January. He was about to begin renovations before the blaze destroyed the building. Fresno…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The City of Fresno has placed Water Operations Chief Kenneth Heard on administrative leave, amid an investigation into problems with reporting water issues. Residents in northeast Fresno have been complaining about discolored water for decades. The city has recently blamed the issue on indoor plumbing. In a statement, it says investigators will…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Fair Political Practices Commission has approved new regulations, urging shadow lobbyists to disclose their efforts to influence state lawmakers. Lobbyists are required to submit quarterly reports, showing their moves to persuade government officials. However, according to the FPPC, consultants are lobbying without registering. The commission has unanimously approved an amendment,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno County’s unemployment rate rose to 9.4 percent in June, an increase of 1 percent from May. However, the rate is still below that for June of 2015. Year-over-year, county employment has increased by 15,600 jobs. Most of the gains have been seen in government, trade, transportation, and utilities, as well…… MORE
MADERA COUNTY (KMJ) – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office says all evacuation orders for the Serpa Fire have been lifted. Many streets near the fire remain closed to the public and are restricted to residents only. Residents must show identification at check points. The following streets are restricted to residents only: Cavin Lane Holly Lane Mattie…… MORE
(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested the owner of Fresno’s Sunnyside Convalescent Hospital on July 21st and charged him with stealing from the elderly. 65-year old Michael Fellen of Madera was taken into custody and charged with stealing money from a total of 57 residents who live at the facility on South Peach Avenue.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – A plan by the state to build twin tunnels clears a hurdle with a ruling Thursday, by the California Supreme Court. California Governor Jerry Brown’s plan is to build two giant water tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The $15.7 billion dollar tunnels would divert fresh river water around the delta and…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department Foundation for Public Safety hosted kids from rural areas of Fresno County on Thursday, to teach them all about what they do. About 100 students, ages 7 to 13, learned about the equipment being used by the Sheriff’s Department – like the helicopter and horses – and also…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown’s “By-Right” housing proposal is getting some local support. Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin threw her support behind the plan, which seeks to reduce barriers and delays in developing affordable housing throughout California. The plan would allow local governments to give administrative approval of new, multi-family housing developments that are…… MORE
