SAN FRANCISCO – As part of his landmark $1.1 billion Clean California initiative, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the award of $311.7 million for 126 beautification projects along the state highway system – with 98 percent of the projects benefiting historically underserved or excluded communities. Designed to foster cultural connections and civic pride, the projects…… MORE
(KMJ) – Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer launches a new campaign to crackdown on litter across the city. This multi-media effort encourages residents to do their part to keep Fresno clean by properly disposing their waste, such as paper wrappers, empty bottles and cans, and cigarette butts. The campaign theme is “Don’t Be A Litterhead” and…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection subpoenaed former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Wednesday, seeking to question an ally of former President Donald Trump who promoted false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. The committee is demanding information and testimony from Navarro, who they say was…… MORE
LINDSAY, CA (KMJ) – The District Attorney in Tulare County says a 41-year-old man is being arraigned Tuesday for trying to murder his pregnant wife in Lindsay. DA Tim Ward has announced attempted murder charges against Antonio Salas Cisneros Ward says the 41 year-old allegedly shot at his pregnant wife and unborn baby on last…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The election of whether to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom cost taxpayers just over $200 million. The final tally released Thursday by the Secretary of State’s office is about 28% less than what state officials had budgeted. The state Legislature set aside just over $278 million for the Sept. 14 election.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the “violent insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it’s not the party’s job to police the views of lawmakers. As former President Donald Trump has downplayed the attack by his supporters last year —…… MORE
DOWNIEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A group of people was skating on a Northern California reservoir when the ice broke and six of them plunged into the frigid water, including one who was later found dead, authorities said. The group of eight was skating at the Stampede Reservoir, north of Lake Tahoe, when the accident happened…… MORE
(KMJ) – The former Chief of Staff to a Fresno County Supervisor pleads guilty to violating conflict of interest laws. Thursday, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office says Steven Rapada was sentenced for the misdemeanor violation. In October 2020, the former chief of staff to Supervisor Sal Quintero was found to have a personal financial…… MORE
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A 21-year-old man who was acting erratically opened fire inside a Greyhound bus in Northern California, killing a 43-year-old woman and wounding four others before he was arrested, naked, inside a Walmart after getting into a fight, authorities said. Asaahdi Coleman started shooting at passengers as they exited the Los Angeles-bound…… MORE
(KMJ) – A tip helps the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office keep hundreds of fake purses and designer clothing from hitting the Valley’s streets. Here are the details, as released by the Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, Tulare County Sheriff’s Detectives received information from Homeland Security about a large shipment of counterfeit goods heading to Tulare County from…… MORE
