LOS ANGELES (AP) – A committee of the Los Angeles City Council has approved an environmental review exemption for a tunnel that Elon Musk wants to dig to test a novel underground transportation system. The Los Angeles Times reports that members of the council’s public works committee said Wednesday they wanted to approve any proposal…… MORE
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Gov. Brown Agrees To Send 400 National Guard Troops to Border
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown announced today that he would stick to his plan to use 400 national guard members for crime-fighting operations. The Governor says the Trump Administration will fund his national guard mission without immigration duties. Brown was working toward the agreement on the state joining Trump’s large-scale deployment along the…… MORE
Fresno Police Make Arrest In 2016 Shooting That Killed A Toddler
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno police say they have made a significant arrest in a 2016 homicide case involving a toddler. Fresno Police say an unknown man shot at 42-year-old Willis Mucelroy, 28-year-old Rashad Halford outside of an apartment complex on East Platt Avenue by First and Tulare. Police say the shooter was gone by the…… MORE
Fresno State Reviewing Professor Randa Jarrar After Slam of Barbara Bush
[Photo: randajarrar.com] UPDATE: Fresno City College — issuing a statement this Wednesday afternoon saying that Randa Jarrar will not headline Lit Hop this weekend as previously scheduled. The school also clarifying that Jarrar’s views are not reflective of them nor of Lit Hop. Statement Regarding Randa Jarrar Fresno City College and the LitHop 2018 organizers wish…… MORE
Elderly Sanger Man Goes Missing
SANGER, CA (KMJ) An elderly Sanger man has gone missing and police are asking for your help in finding him. 82 year Alberto Aldava was last seen Tuesday morning around 9:00am. Police say he was driving to Sanger Park in a green Chevy Venture. Per Sanger PD: Aldava is 82 years old, 5’9, approximately 220…… MORE
Trump Blasts Gov. Brown on Border Stance
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – President Donald Trump is accusing California’s governor of “trying to back out of the National Guard at the Border.” Democrat Jerry Brown has said he’s nearing agreement on the state joining Trump’s large-scale deployment along the Mexican border. Brown’s office said Tuesday that nothing’s changed since the governor pledged 400…… MORE
Cal Poly Suspends All Frats & Sororities After Blackface Incident
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) – A California state university has suspended all fraternities and sororities after photos surfaced showing a fraternity member in blackface and others dressed up as gang members. Jeffrey D. Armstrong, president of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, announced the action Tuesday. The university had previously suspended one fraternity…… MORE
Fresno City College Students Create Winning Flavors In Ice Cream Competition
[File: KMJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno city college students are serving up a new flavor at a local ice cream shop. Mojito Sorbet, Cherry Bomb After Cereal Milk, and Caramel Corn. These are the flavors a group of Fresno city college students whipped up. The College’s Culinary Arts Department and Ampersand ice cream on…… MORE
New Medicare Cards Being Issued To Prevent Fraud & Identity Theft
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California’s Attorney General Xavier Becerra wants to help Medicare beneficiaries and seniors protect themselves against identity theft and fraud. The Attorney General announced on Tuesday that in an effort to prevent the fraud seen with the old card, 5.7 million California seniors and people with disabilities will receive a new medicare…… MORE
Coalinga State Hospital Patients Planning Protest To Force Investigation
COALINGA (KMJ) — Patients at Coalinga State Hospital are planning a protest inside the facility, amid claims of abuse and frightened staff. “It’s a toxic environment,” explained patient Jeffrey Gambord. His complaints are focused on the sexually violent predator program,; figures from the Department of State Hospitals shows 73% of those inside are classified as…… MORE
