FRESNO (KMJ) — Governor Jerry Brown is asking President Obama to permanently ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in waters off California. In a letter sent to The White House on Tuesday, Brown requested that the coast be withdrawn from new federal leasing agreements. “California is blessed with hundreds of miles of spectacular coastline,…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Operation Santa Claus Travels to Valley Children’s Hospital spreading some early Christmas cheer. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims and almost two dozen of her “elves” visited young patients and their families who are spending their holidays at Valley Children’s Hospital. Sheriff Mims and her staff members distributed toys on Tuesday, December13th to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is said to be the worst in the nation, when it comes to driving a car. That’s according to a new BankRate.com report, which examined average commute times, car repair costs, and incident of auto theft. Another recent report ranked California drivers the second-worst in America. BankRate says Iowa…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — CalPERS, the nation’s largest pension fund, is being urged to sell off all of its investments in tobacco companies. State Treasurer John Chiang believes holding tobacco-related stocks is bad economic decision. Chiang first voted to divest from such securities, eight years ago. However, the system’s external managers still have about $547 million…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Teacher’s Association responds to Superintendent Michael Hanson’s decision to leave the Fresno School District. On Monday, the leader of Fresno Unified announced he will be leaving his position as of August 2017. Louis Jamerson, (seen above) the Executive Director of the Fresno Teachers Association, says even with Hanson’s announcement of his impending departure –…… MORE
Fresno and Clovis Police held a joint press conference to announce multiple arrests in a string of robberies. Since June 2016, 14 robberies and a hot prowl burglary have occurred between Fresno and Clovis allegedly by the same string of suspects. The police departments announced on Tuesday that 3 of the 4 suspects have been…… MORE
UPDATE: District Attorney Tim Ward has announced that Francisco Valdivia has been charged with murder and one count of arson. Rosalina Lopez has been charged with one count of being an accessory after the fact. Valdivia and Lopez are set to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Tulare County. (KMJ) A south valley man and one of…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Elaborating on his announced departure, Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson reveals that the school district has a long way to go. But he highlighted its achievements: including more students taking AP coursework, the number of partnerships being made throughout the city, and how well its budget has been managed. “One of the…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson is stepping down this summer, according to his communications staff – who KMJ contacted at 3:30 on Monday. Fresno Unified Communications said Hanson was announcing his decision to his school staff and principals, Monday afternoon. F.U.S.D. says there will be a press conference Tuesday, December 13th…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a man they consider “armed and dangerous.” There’s a warrant out for 36 year-old Brandon Engleman in connection with multiple assaults involving a firearm. Brandon Engleman is described as white, 5’9”, 170 lbs., hazel eyes and brown…… MORE
