SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s $64 billion high-speed rail plan lacks reliable funding sources and is in danger of ending up with only one line that doesn’t connect to San Francisco or Los Angeles, members of a Congressional panel said Monday during a hearing. Proceeds from a state environment program that is supposed to help…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The two newest additions at the Madera County Sheriff’s office have four legs – not two. “Nacho” is a one-and-a-half year old Belgian Malinois and “Gastone” – also the same breed – is two years old. Both dogs were imported from France, and paid for by numerous donations from the community. Deputy…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — AB 1066, if signed into law, would make overtime pay for California farmworkers kick in at 40 hours a week, instead of the current 60. Supporters say it aims to promote equality. However, several ag groups and Republican lawmakers rallied against the measure, arguing that doing so will burden growers, and result in…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified to Hold Facilities Master Plan Update Community Meetings Fresno Unified invites interested parents and community members to attend one of seven meetings being held in August and September in an effort to update the district’s Facilities Master Plan. The plan, approved in April 2009, provides guidance and vision for improving…… MORE
The GOP nominee for president is coming to the Central Valley once again, specifically the City of Tulare. It’s as part of a fundraising luncheon taking place Tuesday – with the price of a plate at the event standing at $2,700. “It’ll be in Tulare”, says Congressman Devin Nunes. “We actually looked at Fresno, we…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State was just named one of the best universities in the nation, in a new ranking by “Washington Monthly”. California State University, Fresno was ranked 25th in the magazine’s “Top 30 National Universities”. Last year, the Bulldogs ranked 52nd. In Washington Monthly’s report, Fresno State was commended for being affordable,…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Iconic Mexican singer Juan Gabriel’s scheduled concert in Fresno is cancelled with news of his death. The 66 year old passed away in Santa Monica, on Sunday, August 28th. Gabriel was a musical icon throughout the Spanish-speaking world and was Mexico’s leading singer-songwriter and top-selling artist, with sales of more than 100 million…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Senate has approved a bill which would require that county jail inmates be notified, before they’re interviewed by federal immigration officials. Supporters argued that federal policies are harming immigrant communities, and tearing apart families. If the the bill’s approved, local law enforcement agencies would have to promptly notified inmates and their…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A controversial law allowing terminally-ill patients to obtain life-ending drugs, has been in effect in the Golden State since June. It aims to help those with 6 or fewer months to live, although it’s seen no shortage of criticism from those who believe it’s immoral. A request made by a group of physicians…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A lioness at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo is pregnant. Kiki and her partner, Chisulo, are expecting their first litter of cubs together. Right now, the zoo doesn’t know how many cubs are in the litter, because they can only see one side of her stomach with the ultra sound. Chaffee Zoo…… MORE
