FRESNO (KMJ) – The law that would forever change the way millions of Californians work is waiting for the governor’s signature. State lawmakers have passed a bill that would give wage and benefit protections to workers at so-called gig economy jobs like Uber and Lyft, by changing the definition of what it means to be…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The rituals of springing forward and falling back won’t be going away anytime soon. San Jose Democrat Assemblyman Kansen Chu announced that he is making a two-year bill out of AB 7, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in California. Chu introduced AB 7 after the successful passage of Proposition 7…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The State of California is getting closer to letting college athletes make money. The state Assembly has passed legislation to allow college athletes to get paid for endorsements, setting up a potential confrontation with the NCAA. The bill would let college athletes hire agents and be paid for the use of their…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The state legislature approved changes to the school vaccine bill sought by Governor Gavin Newsom. SB 276 was a controversial bill aiming to crack down on medical exemptions for vaccines. Lawmakers passed the companion bill Monday despite protesters’ efforts to disrupt the proceedings. The follow-up legislation gives school children grace periods that…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Republican Congressman Devin Nunes is making some moves in the courtroom. Wednesday Nunes filed a lawsuit in Federal Court in Virginia against opposition research group Fusion GPS and the left-wing Campaign for Accountability, saying the two groups attempted to intimidate and harass him because of his investigation into the Fusion GPS…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – A candidate for Fresno mayor is crying foul over a county proposal to force political candidates to take unpaid leave. Andrew Janz says he may take legal action if the Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopts a rule change that would amend Fresno County’s policies for employee leave while that employee is…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – A former congressman has made it official, he’s running to win his old job back. Former 21st District Representative David Valadao has officially announced his candidacy for congress. The Valley Republican will run against Democrat Congressman TJ Cox, the man who ousted him in 2018. Cox won that election by the thinnest…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Mayor Lee Brand announced, on an interim basis, Deputy Police Chief Andy Hall will succeed outgoing chief Jerry Dyer when he retires in October. The 58 year-old Hall is a graduate of Hoover High School, and he’s been with Fresno PD since he was an 18 year-old cadet. Choking back tears, Hall…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno City Council votes to introduce a new tactic in the ongoing battle against homelessness. By a 4-3 vote, the council approved the “Help Us, Help Fresno” initiative. The item was sponsored by District 6 Councilmember Garry Bredefeld, it was the second time he brought it forward. “We want people to…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno City Council has voted to override the veto of Mayor Lee Brand, effectively ending the practice of giving raises to city employees after they’ve given notice to quit. The agenda item passed Thursday on a 6-0, bipartisan vote. “When you are giving retroactive raises, you are inappropriately using taxpayer money,…… MORE
