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Valley Children’s, Adventist Break Ground On $35M Wellness Center

Valley Children’s, Adventist Break Ground On $35M Wellness Center

[Photo: Valley Children’s] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two Valley Healthcare networks are expanding their partnership with a $35 million dollar project to improve access to care for families. Photo: Valley Children’s] More than 200 people attended as Valley Children’s Healthcare and Adventist Health held a groundbreaking on Friday, March 24th on a 46,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art wellness…MORE

Obamacare Remains “The Law of The Land” as GOP Pulls Healthcare Bill

Obamacare Remains “The Law of The Land” as GOP Pulls Healthcare Bill

  Rep. Valadao Releases Statement on AHCA  WASHINGTON – This afternoon, the House of Representatives adjourned without considering H.R. 1628; the American Health Care Act of 2017. Subsequently, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) released the following statement: “Our healthcare system is incredibly complex and the surrounding debate is politically charged. I commend both President…MORE

Politicians, Transportation Advocates Urge Vote to Fix CA Roads

Politicians, Transportation Advocates Urge Vote to Fix CA Roads

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Local politicians and transportation/labor advocates urged state lawmakers on Friday to pass a bill to provide funding to fix California’s roads, made worse by the winter storms. They say it’s been 23 years since California has increased funding for transportation and that it costs eight times more to fix a road…MORE

Cockfighting Stopped By Madera Sheriff’s Office

Cockfighting Stopped By Madera Sheriff’s Office

[PHOTO: Madera County Sheriff’s Office] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Cocking fighting in Madera County is stopped by the Sheriff’s Office. “We got a call from an anonymous caller reporting an illegal cockfight in the general area of Avenue 24 and Road 20. – Commander Bill Ward, Madera County Sheriff’s Office. Commander Bill Ward from the…MORE

Vote Delayed on GOP Healthcare Bill

Vote Delayed on GOP Healthcare Bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP House leaders delayed their planned vote Thursday on a long-promised bill to repeal and replace “Obamacare,” in a stinging setback for House Speaker Paul Ryan and President Donald Trump in their first major legislative test. The decision came after Trump, who ran as a master dealmaker, failed to reach agreement with…MORE

Brandau Says Council “Will Live To Regret” Throwing Out SB54 Resolution

Brandau Says Council “Will Live To Regret” Throwing Out SB54 Resolution

FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposal to oppose a state -wide bill at a local level is thrown out before it is even heard. Fresno City Councilmember Steve Brandau, wanted his fellow representatives to collectively take a stand against California’s “sanctuary state” bill SB54. The local resolution cited fears of a loss of federal funding if…MORE