FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fuzzy math. That’s how many are interpreting Governor Newsom’s budget proposal which was released this week. One month ago, the state’s independent budget analyst said California faced a $68 Billion deficit. But, on Wednesday, Newsom’s budget proposal assumed the deficit to be a hair under $30 Billion. Huh? How did $38 Billion…… MORE
Ten more Californians are set to be added to the California Hall of Fame, including figures from the different worlds of sports, entertainment, science and public service. The newest inductees were announced Thursday afternoon by Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and will join over 150 Californians who “embody the spirit of California and…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Associated Press) — California lawmakers who want to ban tackle football for kids under 12 to reduce brain injuries gained ground Wednesday in the Legislature but still face a very long field and a clock that is ticking. Though it was a school day, dozens of children wearing football jerseys and their parents crowded…… MORE
PRESS RELEASE: MINOR CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO THE REEDLEY MURDERS The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed a juvenile petition against a minorover the age of 16 with the Juvenile Division of the Fresno County Superior Court. Pursuant to California law, a minor who is over the age of 16 is only eligible to…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) One of America’s greatest thinkers is conflicted when it comes to Fresno County’s hottest political topic – Measure E. When asked about the controversial tax proposal Wednesday by KMJ’s Ray Appleton, Victor Davis Hanson of the Hoover Institute said “I’m torn.” Listen to the exclusive interview here: Measure E is a tax…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $291 billion state spending plan Wednesday with an estimated $37.9 billion deficit. That’s a significantly smaller budget hole than the Legislative Analyst’s Office predicted in December. It estimated the state would face a $68 billion deficit. That difference is likely due partly to a rebounding stock…… MORE
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FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Recently, Fresno was named the “neediest city in America” according to a study from Wallethub. But the research was flawed. A correction has been issued, but the damage may have already been done. On Tuesday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer issued the following response: FRESNO, CA – On December 18, 2023, Wallethub.com published a story…… MORE
REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A teenager and two adults have been arrested after four people were found dead in a neighborhood in Reedley this week. The Reedley Police Department says a 17-year-old boy has been arrested on four counts of homicide. Officials say 34-year-old Brynn Curtis and 21-year-old Rafael Gonzalez have also been arrested on…… MORE
REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Another body has been discovered next to the house in Reedley where three bodies were found over the weekend, according to Police Chief Joe Garza. The latest body was found during a search warrant at a home on Church and Curtis Avenues early Tuesday morning. The body found has not been…… MORE
