FRESNO (KMJ/AP) — The United States’ decision to leave the Iran nuclear accord could have a ripple effect on the wholesale price of gas. The warning from AAA revealed that it could spark volatility in the markets. “Which could reduce supply, which will cause oil prices to go up,” explained the group’s Mike Blasky. “If…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A split vote on Tuesday as the Santa Clara Valley Water District approves $650 million for Governor Jerry Brown’s Delta tunnels project; CA Water Fix. The 4-3 decision goes against the board’s October resolution supporting a single tunnel project. Governor Brown Issued a statement regarding the vote on what he…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A new Amtrak train service from Fresno to Sacramento has made its first run. The early morning express departed Monday, and it is described as a game-changer for access to the California’s capitol. The 701 northbound is scheduled to leave Fresno every weekday at 4.25am, and arrive in Sacramento at 7.40am. “A…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A bipartisan group made up of elected officials and agricultural leaders from areas including Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera was voicing disgust over the California Water Commission’s decision. Valley cities and water agencies were pursuing funding for the proposed San Joaquin River reservoir of 1.3 million acre-feet to be sited above Millerton Lake. The SJVWIA –…… MORE
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) – A world-renowned speed climber has been rescued from Yosemite’s El Capitan after he fell and had to spend the night on top of the famous rock. Yosemite spokesman Scott Gediman says rescuers hauled Hans Florine to the summit of El Capitan Thursday evening, but it was too late for a…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State could mandate that most new homes include solar panels, beginning in 2020. The California Energy Commission is set to vote May 9 on the standard. It would apply to all homes, condominiums, and apartments up to 3 stories high. Structures with roofs too small to accommodate panels, or those…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Following the decision by the California Water Commission to award $171 million to the Temperance Flat Project, far below what officials originally requested, Tulare Congressman Devin Nunes described it as an “impossible situation.” “The bottom line here is the Senators won’t do anything to help us, the Governor won’t lift a hand…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The RV driver who led LA Police on chase into the Central Valley is caught. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s arrested Stephen Houk. They announced by tweet Thursday that their Major Crimes Bureau arrested Houk on Thursday at 4:30 pm in Barstow. Houk was found in a rail car and taken into…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Do you want to be in Marvel’s “Captain Marvel”? Now is your chance! Central Casting is looking for extras to be in “Open World”, which is the working title for “Captain Marvel”. The casting call is looking for people who: Look to be in their 20s to 50s Military and government…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Law enforcement of Fresno County have remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The ceremony in Downtown Fresno Thursday saw personnel from numerous agencies gather in remembrance and observance. “One thing I hear from the survivors and the families that’s most important to them, they say ‘please don’t forget.’ This is part…… MORE
