KERMAN (KMJ) — A Central Valley Air Force veteran is on the lookout for two classic cars which he discovered stolen from storage just outside Kerman on Veterans Day. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office got the call around 10.30am Wednesday morning, that the two classics had been taken. “We received a call a person who had…… MORE
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The Cruel Mystery of ALS and Military Veterans
(CNN) – There’s something about military life that is putting our nation’s vets in harm’s way, and it’s not the usual suspects. It’s not a military action or terrorist threat, but a horrifying disease that weakens muscles to the point of paralysis, ultimately trapping people inside their bodies, completely aware, yet unable to move or…… MORE
Debate Analysis: Bush Slumps, Rubio Leads
(CNN) – Jeb Bush projected a greater sense of confidence at the Fox Business Network Republican debate, but the former Florida governor’s performance was not enough to bolster his support, according to CNN’s Political Prediction Market, a game that invites users to test their political foresight. Before the Republican debate, Bush’s odds to capture the…… MORE
Transparency Act Announced By Fresno Council Members
Fresno City Council members announce a new Transparency Act resolution proposal in response to pay bonuses handed out to city officials Council Members Lee Brand says the transparency act will be a checks and balances. Mayor Swearengin apologized for the city website not being up to date with disclosure of salaries. The proposed Transparency…… MORE
FBI, UC Merced PD Statement Regarding UC Merced Investigation
FBI, UC Merced Police Department Offer Statement Regarding UC Merced Investigation Sacramento, Calif. – On November 4, 2015, an 18-year-old student attacked and stabbed four individuals on the UC Merced campus. The incident occurred without warning or advance indication. The FBI works tirelessly to prevent such horrific acts of violence. As part of our…… MORE
EPA Gives Valley Nearly $6m To Help Clean Up Air
FRESNO (KMJ) — Nearly $6 million of Federal money is now in the hands of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to help replace inefficient tractors and wood burning stoves. “There’s efficiency to be gained, there’s fuel to be saved”, says the district’s Heather Heinks “In this case the money is directed specifically…… MORE
Bonus Controversy Leads to Transparency Resolution
(KMJ) – Fresno City Councilmembers Lee Brand, Oliver Baines and others are demanding more transparency at Fresno City Hall. Both men say it is now needed after Mayor Ashley Swearengin approved bonuses to senior City officials without notifying members of the Council. The Mayor’s office denies the accusation. The pair have written a resolution which…… MORE
“Shrimp Boy” Chow To Testify
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A defendant in a San Francisco racketeering case will take the stand at his trial as prosecutors accuse him of ordering the killing of a rival before taking over his organization in Chinatown. Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow is a reformed criminal whose testimony will be the “main thrust” of the defense’s…… MORE
Glitch Shuts Down Calif. Lottery Terminals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It’s an unlucky day for the California Lottery. A computer glitch on Monday shut down lottery terminals around the state, preventing gamblers from getting numbers for Powerball and other games. Only the scratch-off tickets were still being sold. Lottery spokesman Alex Traverso says there was a loss of signal that prevented…… MORE
NASA’s Astronaut Recruitment Now Open
FRESNO (KMJ) — Do you want the life of an astronaut? Well NASA is recruiting. The space agency are accepting applications for the next class of explorers for future missions, including those to mars. “Do you think you have what it takes to join NASA’s next astronaut class?”, asks NASA administrator Charles Bolden. “Then I…… MORE
