FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation Tuesday to increase zero-emission vehicle sales to improve air quality and accelerate the state’s transition away from fossil-fuel-powered engines. The Governor signed a slew of bills – one requires at least 50% of the state’s light-duty vehicle fleet to be zero-emission vehicles by 2025, up from the current…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The federal government is now assisting in the battle to control the series of wildfires impacting Northern California. A Presidential Major Disaster Declaration was approved Tuesday, following Governor Brown’s request. “The Federal Emergency Management Agency has responded promptly to assist California in fighting these terrible fires,” said Governor Jerry Brown in a…… MORE
[Photo: File Liz Kern] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified responds to a parent outraged over the district’s policy on kneeling. Parent “Kevin” is related to someone working in the Fresno Unified School District and says an email was sent out Monday to staff regarding the district’s position on the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance.…… MORE
[Photo: Sequoia Nat’l Forest ] Gusty winds and wildfire smoke prompts the Valley Air District to issue a health cautionary statement effective Monday, October 9th through the evening for Fresno, Kings, Tulare & Valley air basin of Kern Counties. “So, the fires that are occurring up north right now – the wind is pushing it out…… MORE
Dianne Feinstein running for reelection next year (CNN) – Sen. Dianne Feinstein is running for re-election next year, a spokesperson for the California Democrat told CNN on Monday. The announcement was first tweeted by an unverified Twitter account affiliated with Feinstin. “I am running for reelection to the Senate. Lots more to do: ending gun…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The act of taking a knee, to protest against racism and police brutality, has been rebuked by Central Valley veterans. The public demonstration started on the national stage last year with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, but has since spread. Vice President Mike Pence walked out of a football game…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Veterans from across the Central Valley are now on a three-day visit to the East Coast, taking part in what organizers call a “trip of a lifetime” to see the memorials dedicated to their actions. The 68 former service members, whose ages range from 80 to 97, were assembled inside Fresno Yosemite…… MORE
(CNN) – Wildfires in California’s wine country raged overnight forcing evacuations from a hospital, homes and hotels as they spread across roads and torched several structures, local officials told CNN. Multiple people were treated for injuries, CNN affiliate KPIX reported. The blazes engulfed acreage in Sonoma and Napa counties as responders worked through the night…… MORE
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FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Grammy-nominated musician Lou Pardini makes a visit to his hometown of Fresno. Pardini and the band Chicago are playing at the Paul Paul Theatre on Friday, October 6th at the Big Fresno Fair. He took time out of his schedule on Friday afternoon to meet with KMJ’s Liz Kern at the…… MORE
