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Transparency Act Announced By Fresno Council Members

Transparency Act Announced By Fresno Council Members

  Fresno City Council members announce a new Transparency Act resolution proposal in response to pay bonuses handed out to city officials Council Members Lee Brand says the transparency act will be a checks and balances. Mayor Swearengin apologized for the city website not being up to date with disclosure of salaries. The proposed Transparency…MORE

FBI, UC Merced PD Statement Regarding UC Merced Investigation

FBI, UC Merced PD Statement Regarding UC Merced Investigation

  FBI, UC Merced Police Department Offer Statement Regarding UC Merced Investigation Sacramento, Calif. – On November 4, 2015, an 18-year-old student attacked and stabbed four individuals on the UC Merced campus. The incident occurred without warning or advance indication. The FBI works tirelessly to prevent such horrific acts of violence. As part of our…MORE

CA Minimum Wage Hike Effort Moving Forward

CA Minimum Wage Hike Effort Moving Forward

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…   Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Californians are closer to having a chance to increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. The Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare…MORE

University of CA to Boost Enrollment of Undergrads

University of CA to Boost Enrollment of Undergrads

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…   Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The University of California was blasted by lawmakers for admitting more high-paying, out-of-state students, at the expense of California high school students. However,…MORE

Are Energy Drinks Harmful to Your Health?

Are Energy Drinks Harmful to Your Health?

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…   Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Energy drinks are bad for your health, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. After consuming…MORE

EPA Gives Valley Nearly $6m To Help Clean Up Air

FRESNO (KMJ) — Nearly $6 million of Federal money is now in the hands of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to help replace inefficient tractors and wood burning stoves. “There’s efficiency to be gained, there’s fuel to be saved”, says the district’s Heather Heinks “In this case the money is directed specifically…MORE

Police Appeal After Thief Steals Tools In SE Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Police are appealing for information after tools worth thousands of dollars were stolen from a work truck in Southeast Fresno. The tools are used to make cement, and they were taken from a vehicle parked up in the 3000 block of East Alta. Officers say there is an increase in the…MORE

Lawrence Phillips Could Face Death Penalty

(KMJ)      Former NFL star Lawrence Phillips could be on his way to death row. On Monday, prosecutors said new evidence proves that Phillips was “lying in wait” when he killed his cell mate at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano.  A judge agreed and granted a motion of “special circumstance”.  The new evidence, however,…MORE

New Oil Drilling Regulations Approved in Kern County

New Oil Drilling Regulations Approved in Kern County

(KMJ) – Kern County is the largest oil producing county in California, but until now had no permitting process for drilling operations. Acquiring permission had become burdensome and unpredictable because regulation was overseen by state multiple state agencies. The new regulations approved by the Board of Supervisors on Monday will instead make Kern County the…MORE

Bonus Controversy Leads to Transparency Resolution

Bonus Controversy Leads to Transparency Resolution

(KMJ) – Fresno City Councilmembers Lee Brand, Oliver Baines and others are demanding more transparency at Fresno City Hall.  Both men say it is now needed after Mayor Ashley Swearengin approved bonuses to senior City officials without notifying members of the Council.  The Mayor’s office denies the accusation. The pair have written a resolution which…MORE