[van id=”video/media/2018/06/20/disney-raises-fox-bid.cnnmoney”] Disney raised its initial bid for 21st Century Fox from $52.4 billion to $71.3 billion, topping Comcast’s $65 billion offer… MORE
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Alleged Porch Pirate Wanted By Two Valley Police Departments
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is wanted by two valley police departments for stealing from a porch and getting away in a stolen pick-up truck. Just after 10:00 am, June 11th, Fresno Police says that a homeowner told them that a man stole almost $600.00 worth of property from her porch. These items…… MORE
Quake Felt Near Yosemite Lakes
[Photo; USGS] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A small earthquake was felt around 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday in the area of Yosemite Lakes. The magnitude 2.7 quake was recorded at a depth of 5.7 miles. People in the area are reporting hearing a boom and windows rattling. There are reports from Oakhurst, Ahwanee, Yosemite Lakes Park,…… MORE
Cal Fire Suspends Burning In Three Counties As Warmer Temperatures Arrive
MADERA (KMJ) — Residential burning in Mariposa, Madera, and Merced Counties has been banned by Cal Fire, as the threat of wildfires continues in Central California. Officials said the move this week comes alongside warmer conditions and the abundance of dry grass. Locals who need to dispose of yard waste, such as leaves and branches,…… MORE
Trump: Immigration Crisis a ‘Monstrosity’
[van id=”politics/2018/06/19/trump-take-children-away-prosecute-parents-sot.cnn”] Trump ramps up rhetoric: Dems want ‘illegal immigrants’ to ‘infest our country’ WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Donald Trump amplified his heated immigration rhetoric on Tuesday, accusing Democrats of wanting “illegal immigrants … to pour into and infest our country,” language evoking images of pests, not human beings. “Democrats are the problem. They don’t…… MORE
California is Creating One Big Online Community College
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – There’s going to be a new way for workers to advance their careers in California. Lawmakers included $100 million in this year’s state budget to create an online community college that will offer certificate and credentialing programs. It will get another $20 million annually. The plan was proposed by Governor Jerry…… MORE
Gov. Candidate Cox Seeks Repeal of Gas & Car Tax
[Photo: John CoxFacebook] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Gubernatorial candidate John Cox promotes an effort to repeal California’s gas and car tax. The gas tax has been a platform for the Republican candidate, and Cox, who is Chairman of the repeal campaign says its an unnecessary financial hardship. “For the last 14 months, I have…… MORE
Jose Ramirez Auctioning WBC Championship Belt To Raise Funds For Valley Children’s Hospital
[Photo: Valley Children’s] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – WBC Champion Jose Ramirez will auction off a championship belt to raise funds for Valley Children’s Hospital. The belt is a one-of-a-kind replication of the exact same belt he won March 17, 2018, at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. The belt is signed by Ramirez, famed…… MORE
Ivanka Trump Visits Fresno – Protesters Turn Up Too
FRESNO (KMJ) — Ivanka Trump’s visit to the Central Valley, as part of an effort to bolster support for Republican political candidates in California, prompted protesters outside Fresno’s Harris Construction. Even before the President’s daughter arrived Monday morning, demonstrators had set up their signs and bullhorns in a bid to pass on their message to…… MORE
UPDATE: Madera Train Derailment Cleared, Roads Open
UPDATE: 4:15 p.m. – The derailed train has been cleared and roads are back up. FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A freight train derailment outside of madera, is causing delays for San Joaquins train. Two train engines and one railcar came off the tracks northeast of Madera. The derailed cars are blocking Avenue 12…… MORE
