(KMJ) Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday tapped a longtime Democratic ally to be California’s next Attorney General. Rep. Xavier Becerra will replace Kamala Harris who was elected to the US Senate last month. The nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the California State Assembly and Senate, will be officially submitted after Attorney General Harris…… MORE
TPP Showing Slight Signs of Life in Congress
TPP Showing Slight Signs of Life in Congress The Trans-Pacific Partnership is dead, at least in its current form. Republicans in Congress are increasingly talking about somehow salvaging the trade deal, despite President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to walk away from the agreement. Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said this week he did not believe…… MORE
Arrests Announced in Killings of Fresno Infant, Woman
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 30-year-old Kenneth Johnson has been jailed, in the death of 14-month-old Jose Espionza. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says Espionza’s mother left him the hands of Johnson’s 20-year-old girlfriend, who had a restraining order against him. After denying accusations, Johnson has since admitted to detectives that he punched the baby in the…… MORE
Survey: ‘Underinsured’ Population Remains High Despite ACA
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Even with the Affordable Care Act, about 31 million Americans don’t have adequate health insurance. That’s according to a new Commonwealth Fund survey, which says 23 percent of those between the ages of 19 and 64, have extremely high out-of-pocket expenses. About 44 percent of the underinsured are believed to be ignoring…… MORE
Lee Brand Unveils His Mayoral Transition Team
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno’s Mayor-elect Lee Brand has announced the members of his transition team, as well as key staff members, which will lead him to City Hall. Among them, former Fresno City Council Member Blong Xiong, President of Fresno Police Officer’s Association Damon Kurtz, former Superintendent of Fresno County Office of Education Larry Powell,…… MORE
Cheary Gets Death Sentence in Sophia’s Murder
(KMJ) An Exeter man is headed to death row for the brutal torture and murder of a little girl. A Tulare County jury on Wednesday recommended the death sentence for 25 year old Christopher Cheary. Cheary had been found guilty of raping, torturing and killing his then-girlfriend’s 3 year old daughter, Sophia Acosta, in 2011. Investigators…… MORE
Yosemite National Park Looking “Lovely” With New Snowfall
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Recent rain in the Central Valley, means Yosemite National Park has been getting some snow. As of Wednesday, Yosemite still had about 3-4 inches of snow left on the ground, but starting to melt. “Yosemite Valley is lovely right now,” said Yosemite Public Affairs Officer Jamie Richards. “Walking through Cooks Meadow,…… MORE
Two LAPD Officers Running From LA To Sacramento For Fallen Colleagues
FRESNO (KMJ) — A pair of LAPD Officers are running the length of the state to raise money for their colleagues killed in the line of duty. Funds raised will be donated to C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) and the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation. The 12 day mammoth journey, from one end of California…… MORE
Congress: Calif. Guard troops won’t have to repay bonuses
WASHINGTON (AP) – House and Senate negotiators have agreed to forgive the debts of thousands of California National Guard troops who had been ordered by the Pentagon to repay enlistment bonuses. Those bonuses had been incentives for service in Iraq and Afghanistan a decade ago. A provision in the annual defense policy bill to be…… MORE
Neil Diamond To Kick Off Tour in Fresno
(KMJ) Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Neil Diamond will kick off his 50 Year Anniversary World Tour in Fresno. The SaveMart Center announced the concert Wednesday. The ‘Sweet Caroline’ crooner is due to take the stage at the SMC on April 7. Tickets go on sale Dec. 9. Friday, April 7, 2017 Fresno, CA…… MORE
