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Initiative to Split California into 3 States Cleared to Gather Signatures

Initiative to Split California into 3 States Cleared to Gather Signatures

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Secretary of State Alex Padilla has cleared a new initiative to start collecting signatures, which would split California into three states. If approved by voters, it would then have to be blessed by Congress. Were that to happen, existing assets and liabilities would be divided, among the three new states. The initiative…MORE

Proposed National Park Price Hike Could Impact Future Climbers

Proposed National Park Price Hike Could Impact Future Climbers

FRESNO (KMJ) — It is feared a proposed increase to entrance fees at Yosemite National Park, as well as 16 other popular sites throughout the country, could impede future climbers. The National Park Service is considering upping the price during peak season, from the current $25 to $30 for a single vehicle weekly pass, to…MORE

Poverello House Unveils $2.5m Improvement During “Epic Day”

Poverello House Unveils $2.5m Improvement During “Epic Day”

FRESNO (KMJ) — The ribbon has been cut on a $2.5 million project designed to improve services offered by Downtown Fresno’s Poverello House. The campaign funded a new food storage warehouse, operations center, and community housing improvements. “It’s a very epic day for the Poverello House,” CEO Cruz Avila told the assembled crowd. “Seeing all…MORE

Study: Calif. Drivers Some of the Nation’s Angriest

Study: Calif. Drivers Some of the Nation’s Angriest

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Road-rage in the Golden State is almost the worst in the country. That’s according to a new InsuranceQuotes.com study, which finds that California drivers are the nation’s second-angriest. Researchers blame congested freeways and bumper-to-bumper traffic. The State of Hawaii is home to the most enraged motorists, and after California drivers, are those…MORE

Fresno Cell Phone Store Manager Removes Panel – Finds Man In Ceiling

Fresno Cell Phone Store Manager Removes Panel – Finds Man In Ceiling

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is caught in South East Fresno after allegedly trying to break into a cell phone store through the roof. It was just after 1:00pm on Tuesday that Fresno Police say they got the call from the manager of the Cricket Store on the 3200 block of East Tulare Street.…MORE

“Much Needed” SB 1 Repair Unveiled For Highway 99 In Fresno

“Much Needed” SB 1 Repair Unveiled For Highway 99 In Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — The plan to resurface a Fresno section of Highway 99 is just one part of a number of projects Caltrans says are being accelerated with funds due to be generated by SB 1. “SB 1 will allow Caltrans to catch up on years of unfunded maintenance needs that have plagued our roadways,…MORE

Berkeley Study Blames Nevada Gun Shows for Violence in CA

Berkeley Study Blames Nevada Gun Shows for Violence in CA

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new UC Berkeley study claims gun-related deaths and injuries increase by 70 percent of in areas of California, following gun shows in neighboring Nevada, where there are fewer regulations. Researchers say rates of firearm injuries remain steady after shows in the Golden State, which they attribute to tougher restrictions. The most…MORE

Gang Member Nabbed with Loaded Gun, Baby in Car

Gang Member Nabbed with Loaded Gun, Baby in Car

(KMJ)  Fresno Police say Mirella Ponce had her infant child and two other gang members in the car with her when she was pulled over Monday on E. White Lane. Detectives from the Multi Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium Tactical Team found a loaded pink 9mm handgun in the vehicle.  Ponce and one of the passengers…MORE