FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Poverello House just got a big donation to help feed families in rural communities. Because of their partnership with California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Class 45 and the Ag Community, Poverello House was able to get a food truck which will allow them to deliver meals to families in need – especially…… MORE
Lindsay Mayor Steps Down to Pursue Doctorate
(KMJ) The Mayor of Lindsay is stepping down, effective immediately. According to a report by the Porterville Recorder, Ramona Villarreal-Padilla is leaving office to focus on finishing her doctoral degree in psychology. She had two years remaining on her term in office. A new mayor is expected to be appointed in the next two…… MORE
Mayor Blasts Gov. Brown After Officer’s Murder
(KMJ) The Mayor of Lancaster says a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department sergeant who was murdered last week would be alive – if not – for Prop. 47. According to the Associated Press, Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris told KNX radio before a memorial service for Sgt. Steven Owen on Thursday that he blamed Governor…… MORE
Civic Leaders Pushback Against FUSD Measure X
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Measure X spending plan was approved Wednesday, October 12th, by the Fresno Unified Board of Education. The 225 million bond will go before the voters, but it’s getting pushback from civic leaders who call it flawed. A group spoke out in front of F.U.S.D. headquarters, saying the Measure X has…… MORE
Tulare Standoff Ends After Suspect Shoots Himself
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Tulare County authorities surrounded a home on Hillman and Hillcrest around 2:30 Thursday morning, in pursuit of 37-year-old Larry Zamora, who allegedly shot a 39-year-old woman and her 9-month-old daughter, after an argument. Sheriff Mike Boudreax says Zamora barricaded himself in the house, the occupants of which he knew. Several shots were fired,…… MORE
Report: 99 is America’s Deadliest Major Highway
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Highway 99 has been ranked the deadliest major highway in the United States. A newly-released analysis by ValuePenguin finds there are 62 fatalities per 100 miles. Most of those deadly accidents along the 400-mile highway occur in the Modesto area. State officials are currently using about $1 billion from infrastructure bonds, to fund…… MORE
Effort to Get Calif. Gun Laws Overturned Fails
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A campaign seeking to overturn a half-dozen major California gun control laws approved earlier this year, has failed to collect enough signatures to get its initiative on the November ballot. According to the Secretary of State’s office, Veto Gunmageddon only collected 166,000 signatures, which is less than half of what they needed. Some…… MORE
Fresno Approves Plan Which Could Bring Thousands Of HSR Jobs
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council approves a deal which could end up bringing an extra 1500 permanent jobs. But that’s dependent on High Speed Rail selecting the city as home to the new Heavy Maintenance Facility. The 5-2 vote Thursday morning, authorized a maximum $250,000 deposit for twelve month control over land chosen for…… MORE
Bringing Awareness to Domestic Violence
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Did you know October is “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”? October 20th is known as “Purple Thursday” – a day where everyone is invited to wear purple to help bring awareness to DV. Nearly 1 in 4 women, and 1 in 7 men have suffered severe physical violence by an intimate partner.…… MORE
Clinton Sweeps Through California For Last Minute Fundraisers
SAN FRANCISCO (CNN) – Hillary Clinton, a candidate who has headlined nearly 70 fundraisers in California during her campaign, will sweep through the Golden State one last time this week for a series of top-dollar fundraisers, according to invitations obtained by CNN. Clinton will headline fundraisers featuring performances by Sir Elton John and Andra Day…… MORE
