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PG&E Warns It May Shutoff Power to 29,000 Customers on Thursday

PG&E Warns It May Shutoff Power to 29,000 Customers on Thursday

(KMJ) – Pacific Gas and Electric’s Public Safety Power Shut-off could affect 19 California counties on Thursday, October 14th, 2021. That means 29,000 customers may lose power on Thursday. In the South Valley, PG&E said it has 651 customers in Kern County that could be affected, including 34 medical baseline customers. The shut off would…MORE

Americans Are Quitting Their Jobs in Droves

Americans Are Quitting Their Jobs in Droves

A record 4.3 million people quit their jobs in August, evidence of the considerable leverage workers have in today’s economy. About 2.9% of the workforce quit in August, up from 2.7% in July, according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report, released Tuesday. That marks the highest quit rate since the report began…MORE

Another Firefighter Injured Battling KNP Complex Fire

Another Firefighter Injured Battling KNP Complex Fire

(KMJ) – A firefighter is airlifted to a Valley hospital after being injured while battling the KNP Complex fire. This latest injury comes as this blaze continues to burn in both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. According to fire officials: Monday, a hand crew member working in the Atwell Grove area, west of Silver…MORE

Free Drug Take-Back Event Set for Fresno County

Free Drug Take-Back Event Set for Fresno County

(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announces a free drug take-back event set for later this month. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take Back Day What: Prescription Drug Disposal Event When: Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: Fresno Sheriff’s Substation – 5717 East Shields Avenue – Fresno, CA Personnel from the Fresno County Sheriff’s…MORE

PG&E Shutting-Off Power to Parts of 20 Counties

PG&E Shutting-Off Power to Parts of 20 Counties

(KMJ) – Pacific Gas and Electric has alerted customers in parts of 20 counties, including Fresno and Kern, about an impending Power Safety Shut-off. Here are the details from PG&E: Pacific Gas and Electric will implement a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) affecting approximately 25,000 customers in targeted portions of 20 counties. The first wave…MORE

Falling Tree Injures Four Battling KNP Complex Fire

Falling Tree Injures Four Battling KNP Complex Fire

(KMJ) – Four fire personnel continue to recover after being struck by a falling tree while battling a lightning-caused wild fire burning in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Here is how fire incident commanders described Thursday’s incident: At approximately 3:00 p.m., the KNP Complex received a radio transmission that a tree had fallen, striking…MORE

Fentanyl Pills Seized In Fresno County Traffic Stop

Fentanyl Pills Seized In Fresno County Traffic Stop

(KMJ) – A Tuesday afternoon Traffic stop near the city of Coalinga turns into a major drug bust. Here are the details, as released by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives patrolling the area of Interstate 5 and Highway 198 in Coalinga conducted a vehicle stop. During the detective’s interaction with the driver, 25-year-old Victor…MORE

Gov. Newsom Signs College Affordability and Accessibility Legislation

Gov. Newsom Signs College Affordability and Accessibility Legislation

AB AB 928 and AB 1111 make it easier for students to transfer into four year universities  AB 1377 and SB 330 improve housing affordability for students, complementing the California Comeback Plan’s unprecedented $2 billion investment in student housing NORTHRIDGE – At California State University, Northridge today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to improve college affordability…MORE