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Victor Davis Hanson on Measure E “I’m Torn”

Victor Davis Hanson on Measure E “I’m Torn”

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) One of America’s greatest thinkers is conflicted when it comes to Fresno County’s hottest political topic – Measure E. When asked about the controversial tax proposal Wednesday by KMJ’s Ray Appleton, Victor Davis Hanson of the Hoover Institute said “I’m torn.” Listen to the exclusive interview here: Measure E is a tax…MORE

Gov. Newsom Releases $291 Billion Spending Plan Amid Massive Deficit

Gov. Newsom Releases $291 Billion Spending Plan Amid Massive Deficit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $291 billion state spending plan Wednesday with an estimated $37.9 billion deficit. That’s a significantly smaller budget hole than the Legislative Analyst’s Office predicted in December. It estimated the state would face a $68 billion deficit. That difference is likely due partly to a rebounding stock…MORE

Planada Residents To Receive $20 Million In State Grant Money After Flooding

Planada Residents To Receive $20 Million In State Grant Money After Flooding

PLANADA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s been one year since floodwaters devastated the community of Planada. Planada resident Vincent DeLanda is sharing what he saw when floodwaters covered his Merced County community. “I woke up, and I looked out that right window right here. My eyes got real big, I got really scared, and all I…MORE

Flames Break Out At Home In Fresno’s Tower District

Flames Break Out At Home In Fresno’s Tower District

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Firefighters are investigating what sparked a house fire in the Tower District. It happened on Roosevelt at Olive at about 3 am Wednesday. Firefighters say two people live in the home, but only one was there when the flames broke out. That person got out of the home without injuries, but…MORE

Dyer Fires Back At Study Claiming Fresno is ‘Neediest’ City

Dyer Fires Back At Study Claiming Fresno is ‘Neediest’ City

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Recently, Fresno was named the “neediest city in America” according to a study from Wallethub. But the research was flawed. A correction has been issued, but the damage may have already been done. On Tuesday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer issued the following response: FRESNO, CA – On December 18, 2023, Wallethub.com published a story…MORE

Police Arrest 17-Year-old Boy, 2 Adults in Reedley Homicide Case

Police Arrest 17-Year-old Boy, 2 Adults in Reedley Homicide Case

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A teenager and two adults have been arrested after four people were found dead in a neighborhood in Reedley this week. The Reedley Police Department says a 17-year-old boy has been arrested on four counts of homicide. Officials say 34-year-old Brynn Curtis and 21-year-old Rafael Gonzalez have also been arrested on…MORE

4th Body Discovered at Home Next to Reedley Homicide Scene

4th Body Discovered at Home Next to Reedley Homicide Scene

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Another body has been discovered next to the house in Reedley where three bodies were found over the weekend, according to Police Chief Joe Garza. The latest body was found during a search warrant at a home on Church and Curtis Avenues early Tuesday morning. The body found has not been…MORE

Exclusive: Asmb. Mathis Defends Stance on Healthcare for Illegals

Exclusive: Asmb. Mathis Defends Stance on Healthcare for Illegals

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Republican Assemblyman Devon Mathis made waves within his party this week by publicly advocating covering healthcare for illegal immigrants in California. In an exclusive interview Tuesday with KMJ’s Ray Appleton, Mathis, who’s retiring from the legislature at year’s end, defended his position which has invoked the ire of some fellow republicans. Listen…MORE