The Donald Trump administration has suspended all new or pending regulations from taking effect for 60 days to allow for review by new leadership. For agriculture, that means the organic livestock welfare rule announced in the final week of the Obama administration will be suspended for at least another 60 days, along with the…… MORE
Squaw Valley Ski Patroller Killed During Avalanche Control
FRSNO, CA (KMJ) – A ski patrol member at Squaw Valley is killed during avalanche control measures. It was just after 8:30 am, on Tuesday, January 24th that 42 year-old Joe Zuiches died at the top of Gold Coast Ridge while explosive were being set off to control avalanches before the resort opened. In a…… MORE
DWR: Calif. Snowpack at 193% of Average
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Water content in the Sierra snowpack is now at 193 percent of average, following the recent storms. That’s according to the latest electronic readings, from the Calif. Department of Water Resources. Snow has been measured at over 30 feet in certain areas, with some dangerous road conditions. Mountain residents are also being…… MORE
WalletHub: Calif. Ranks 29th When it Comes to Education
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to the quality of education in America, California ranks 29th overall. That’s according to WalletHub, which is out with its list of the least- and most -educated states in the union. The Golden State ranks 9th, when considering the caliber of universities, and 14th, for the percentage of bachelor’s…… MORE
Play About Dead People – Not Pulled Because Of Homosexual Content
CLOVIS (KMJ) — Clovis Unified says the recent decision to cancel a play about three dead people in the afterlife being performed at Buchanan High School, was not due to its homosexual content. “I want to make it very clear that the play was not pulled because of the character who was a lesbian,” reveals…… MORE
DA Files Charges Against Man Accused of Crowbar Attack & Arson
(Photo: Fresno Fire) UPDATE 1/26/2017: The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed criminal charges against Richard Garcia related to Tuesday’s house fire near Dakota and West Avenues. 59-year-old Garcia was charged with felony arson and two counts felony assault with a deadly weapon. He is currently in custody at the Fresno County Jail. Garcia…… MORE
Attempted Robbery At Fresno EECU Credit Union
FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) – A suspect with a steak knife attempts to rob a credit union in Fresno. On Tuesday, January 24th at 8:24 AM, North West patrol and traffic officers were dispatched to the Educational Employees Credit Union at 3488 E. Shaw Avenue where they received a call of a male holding a knife…… MORE
Brown Says California Will Work to Protect its Interests in “State of State”
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Jerry Brown delivered his “State of the State” address on Tuesday. Here’s the transcript, provided by the Governor’s office: “Thank you. Thank you for all that energy and enthusiasm. It is just what we need for the battle ahead. So keep it up and don’t ever falter. This is…… MORE
Castro Announces Plans for Performing Arts Center
Fresno, CA (KMJ) Before a large crowd at the Save Mart Center Tuesday, Fresno State President Joseph Castro announced the formation of a new President’s Commission on the Future of Arts and Humanities that will begin an effort to build a new performing arts center. “Fresno State is on a positive trajectory that I have…… MORE
Trump EPA Plan Calls for Eliminating WOTUS
New President Donald Trump’s plan for the Environmental Protection Agency includes eliminating the Waters of the U.S. rule. The Trump administration calls WOTUS a burdensome regulation that is “harmful and unnecessary.” A leaked agency action plan for the administration lists WOTUS, along with Clean Air Act greenhouse gas regulations, the Clean Power Plan and the…… MORE
