FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill requiring that single-user restrooms in the Golden State be labeled “all-gender,” has cleared its final obstacle in the Assembly. If approved, it would apply to such restrooms “in any business establishment, place of public accommodation, or state or local government agency.” The measure’s being praised by the Transgender Law Center, which…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California Auditor Elaine Howle is criticizing the foster care system, for prescribing psychotropic drugs, in quantities and dosages that exceed state guidelines. Howle’s latest report adds that counties, have failed to follow up the with prescribing doctors. Nearly 12% of the more than 79,000 foster children in California were given psychotropic drugs, during…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Today, August 23rd is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Equal Pay Day signifies how far into the year women must work to earn as much as men – and it falls in April, but for an African-American women, it’s on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day that they finally catch up. The National…… MORE
Tulare County says Sequoia Crest and Scicon residents should prepare to evacuate due to the expanding Tule fire. So far, 750 acres have burned. Cal Fire is assisting the Sequoia National Forest Department with the fire off Highway 190. … MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno police and railroad officials are investigating a deadly accident, between and train and a pedestrian. It happened Tuesday morning, on August 23rd, along the tracks crossing Belmont near Roeding Park. Lt. Joe Gomez says at 5:54 am, officers were dispatched to Belmont Avenue and Golden State Blvd. to the site where where the train…… MORE
HANFORD, CA (KMJ) — The principal of Sierra Pacific High School in Hanford was found dead in his car on Monday, according to the Kings County Sheriff’s Department. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office says that Hanford Police conducted a welfare check for Gregory Henry on Monday after they were told he couldn’t be found and…… MORE
(KMJ) – President Barack Obama surveys the devastation of flooding in Louisiana on Tuesday. And help of all kinds is needed for those in this region. If you’d like to help, here are a few links you can use: American Red Cross: Click Here The Salvation Army: Click Here Gleaning For The World: Click Here… MORE
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department announced seven new arrests on Monday due to Operation Baby Face Phase II. Phase I was the dismantling of a sex trafficking ring that exploited more than 50 victims. That original sting resulted in 15 arrests. However, the Visalia Times-Delta reported last week only 6 of those arrested in Phase I…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno Convention Center was the site for the Fresno Police Swearing-in & Promotions Ceremony on Monday, August 22nd. The 34 new recruits along with three lateral officers, two cadets, and an accountant auditor were honored, and two sergeants were promoted to lieutenants. Mayor Ashley Swearingen was there – it’s her last…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Studying is an integral part of education. However, trying to squeeze it all in the night before an exam, is likely not the most effective method. According to new research published in the journal Psychological Science, sleeping between study sessions, makes it easier to retain what you’ve learned, and relearn what you’ve forgotten.…… MORE
