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200 Hurricane Harvey Animals Being Airlifted To California Shelters

200 Hurricane Harvey Animals Being Airlifted To California Shelters

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Hurricane Harvey animals are being airlifted out of Texas — and California will see some of them. The disaster is leaving pets all throughout Houston, helpless as shelters are overcrowded or flooded. People are rescuing dogs and cats in coolers, airlifting them to safety out of the area, even out of the…MORE

Local Leaders Oppose Proposed New Rules For Telecommunications Firms

Local Leaders Oppose Proposed New Rules For Telecommunications Firms

FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposed state senate bill, which aims to simplify the rules telecom providers have to abide by in California, has vocal opposition from a number of Central Valley cities. SB649 aims to help the roll out of the next generation of cellular technology, but it would involve limiting the opportunity for local…MORE

Flex Alert Issued Due To Statewide Heatwave

Flex Alert Issued Due To Statewide Heatwave

(KMJ)  CALIFORNIA FLEX ALERT ISSUED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT PREDICTED HIGH TEMPERATURES FOR FRESNO: Friday     106 Saturday  109 Sunday    105 Monday    100 Get energy saving tips from The California Independent System Operator LOS ANGELES (AP) – Managers of California’s power grid are asking for voluntary conservation of electricity as forecasters predict…MORE

Commercial Shops Hoping To Sell Recreational Pot Dealt Blow By Fresno Council

Commercial Shops Hoping To Sell Recreational Pot Dealt Blow By Fresno Council

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Commercial and retail shops hoping to sell recreational marijuana will not be allowed in Fresno. After City Council’s 4-3 vote Thursday, the amendment will be back in council for a second reading and final approval mid September. Council President Clint Olivier and Council Members Esmeralda Soria and Oliver Baines were the “no”…MORE

Bakersfield Man Accused Of Sexploitation Linked To Maine Case

Bakersfield Man Accused Of Sexploitation Linked To Maine Case

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Bakersfield man already charged with making online threats and sexual exploitation is linked to another case in Maine. 26 year-old Buster Hernandez is facing federal charges of making bombs threats and sexual exploitation. The Justice Department says he would contact young girls through social media and blackmail them–threatening to publish…MORE