The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a complaint against Fresno Unified for failure to comply with the legal requirements pertaining to its local control and accountability plan. The ACLU says the district violated its legal obligations to adequately justify supplemental and concentration fund allocations to special education programs, employee supports, middle school re-designs,…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Four big valley names in law creation and law enforcement highlighted the impact of Proposition 47 in a town hall discussion Friday morning. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer, and Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp were all there. They collectively agreed that certain crimes had increased since…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department SWAT team served search warrants at nine different locations on Thursday which resulted in the arrest of five “Flyboy” gang members and the confiscation of three firearms and ammunition. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says these gang members operated out of southwest Fresno, but did most of their…… MORE
(KMJ) Tickets are now on sale for the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball featuring Lt. Col. (Retired) Oliver North. November 10th, 2016 at P&R Farms in Fresno. CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFORMATION Newstalk 580/105.9 KMJ is the exclusive radio sponsor.… MORE
FRESNO, CA – Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula announce that Governor Brown recommended that the city of Fresno be allocated a minimum of 50% of this year’s $140 million appropriation to the new California Strategic Growth Council Transformational Climate Communities Program. According to the California Regulatory Notice Register, a minimum of 25% will likely…… MORE
(KMJ) Visalia Police have made a major marijuana bust. On Thursday afternoon officers arrested two men and confiscated 20 pounds of pot after pulling over a suspicious vehicle. Cops say one of the men tried to make a break for it – but was apprehended – after a short foot chase. Ganibel Huerta …… MORE
Bullard High School was evacuated on Thursday afternoon after a bomb threat was called in to the school’s library before noon. The students, staff and construction workers who are doing work on the school were all evacuated to the school’s track and football field. Fresno Police were called to the school, and bomb-sniffing dogs searched…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A new public market for the City of Fresno has taken its first step towards becoming a reality. A $25,000 grant from Bank of America announced Thursday morning, is envisaged to be the start of Downtown’s old Gottchalks building’s revitalization. “We think this building is one the gems of Downtown”, says site…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fall weather is here, which means its time to get the flu shot. Fresno County Department of Public Health warn that all it takes is for someone with the virus to sneeze or talk near you, and you could end up getting it yourself. The condition is potentially deadly, which is why…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ/CBS13) – Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson was assaulted at a farm-to-fork dinner event Wednesday evening at Sacramento Charter High School, according to Sacramento police. The mayor’s office says the attacker – identified by police as 32-year-old Sean Thompson – hit Johnson with a pie and fist. Sacramento police say a scuffle ensued between Thompson, Johnson…… MORE
