FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Assembly has approved the placement of a $3.1 billion bond to fund state parks, on the 2018 ballot. AB 18 has narrowly received the necessary two-thirds majority vote. Democratic Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia, the measure’s author, says the goal is to improve access to parks and open spaces, especially in disadvantaged…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic Assemblywoman Susan Eggman of Stockton has introduced legislation, calling for additional taxes on the wealthiest Californians. Imposing a 1 percent tax on household incomes at or above $1 million, would generate an estimated $2.2 billion, which Eggman is advocating be used for free public college tuition. Between 1969 and 2015, the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The City of Carlsbad is planning to install cameras at major intersections, in an effort to bolster public safety. The San Diego County municipality says it’s experienced an increase in property crimes, which law enforcement believes are being committed by suspects from other cities. The plan being considered by the city council…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – There’s a voluntary recall on Blue Buffalo Dog Food because it could have an elevated level of beef thyroid hormones. The Blue Buffalo Company has issued a voluntary recall for its Blue Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Red Meat Dinner wet food for adult dogs. The FDA says the recall’s limited to…… MORE
[PHOTO:CA Dept.of Corrections] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The search is on for a prisoner who escaped a minimum-security facility in Mariposa County. 31 year-old Blake Castro walked away from the Sierra Conservation Center Mount Bullion Conservation Camp, where he’s serving four years for domestic violence. The Camp’s Commander, Lieutenant Christopher Dean says that CHP, Cal…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The City of Fresno’s credit rating is on the up. Standard and Poor now gives the city an ‘A+’ investment rating for 2017, a five-level improvement compared to 2016’s ‘BBB-‘. Both Moody’s ‘A3’ rating, and Fitch’s ‘A’ rating, are unchanged from 2016. “It means overall savings to both ratepayers and to taxpayers…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Heavy rain is in the forecast this week, marking a sharp break from the unseasonable warmth of the past few days. “We’re looking at a weather system that’s going to be pushing a cold front through the area,” reveals National Weather Service meteorologist Jeff Barlow. It’s set to start Monday evening and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Women’s Caucus has sent a letter to U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Neil Gorsuch. The letter encourages Gorsuch to, “empower and engage the 162 million women who make the United States of America a beacon of hope and prosperity to the world.” Senate Democrats are being urged by abortion-rights groups…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A California company is recalling more than 21,000 pounds of frozen pizza, amid concerns about possible listeria contamination. The RBR Meat Company says its “Marketside Extra Large Supreme Pizza,” which is sold at Walmart, failed routine sampling. If you have a pizza with the lot code 20547, and the establishment number 1821,…… MORE
(KMJ) – A Tulare Union High School spanish teacher has been arrested on 7 counts of sexual battery on a student, and other charges. Tulare Police say 44-year-old Juan Javier Sanchez was taken into custody Thursday morning for allegedly committing sexual acts with a student against the victim’s will on campus during school hours. The…… MORE
