(KMJ) Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Public Utilities Director Tommy Esqueda joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton in studio Friday to outline the latest information on the tainted water that is affecting several homes in Northeast Fresno. WATCH THE INTERVIEW HERE … MORE
How To Avoid The Wildfire Smoke Blowing Into The Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Soberanes and Mineral Fires, burning in Monterey and Fresno Counties, are blowing bad air into the valley…but there is something we can do to make sure we don’t breath it in. “Stay indoors where its cool”, advises the Valley Air District’s Cassandra Melching, who adds that inside is also where you’ll…… MORE
Packing House Fire in Lindsay
LINDSAY, CA (KMJ) – The Lindsay Fire Department confirms that as of 10 am a packing house was still on fire between Tulare and Hermosa Avenues. According to the Porterville Recorder, the blaze began around 1 am at the Suntreat Citrus Packing House. KMJ will update this story when more information becomes available.… MORE
Crews Continue To Battle Mineral Fire Near Coalinga
(KMJ) – A section of Highway 198 is reopened to traffic as crews continue to battle a wildfire burning near Coalinga. The Mineral Fire has now destroyed one home and one outbuilding since it began on Tuesday. But it’s cause remains under investigation. These photos from the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department show the destruction caused…… MORE
Trump Advisor Calls for Farm Bill Revamp
A co-chair of Donald Trump’s Agriculture Advisory Committee says the Farm Bill needs a revamp. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller told Politico this week the Farm Bill was written in a time of high commodity prices, adding “we need to revamp it.” Miller deferred specific comment until Trump’s campaign for President rolls out its…… MORE
Arrest Made After Six Hour SWAT Standoff in Selma
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s SWAT team arrest a wanted parolee after a six hour standoff in Selma. 31-year old William Adkins (pictured above) was wanted for a parole violation and was spotted Thursday morning near Shorty’s Camp It is a former motel that has been been transformed into housing for workers located at 9533…… MORE
14 Arrested in Trafficking Bust in Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A large human trafficking ring was taken down in Tulare County. The sheriff’s office says the sex trade ring has been going on for the past 3-4 years. “Operation Baby Face” discovered 50 victims, some as young as 14 years of age. The suspects created a false persona on social…… MORE
Bill to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time in Calif. Advances
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A proposal to eliminate daylight saving time in the Golden State has cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee. DLS time in California was established in 1949, as a means of conserving energy, and allowing for more daytime activities. However, opponents have cited research, showing that heart attacks, traffic accidents, and deaths increase, following a…… MORE
Another Effort to Increase Maternity, Paternity Leave in Calif.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Legislation aiming to guarantee that new parents can take time off, without the fear of getting fired, is getting another opportunity. The measure, which died earlier this summer due to a lack of support, would permit parents whose employer has at least 10 workers, to request up to 12 weeks of maternity or…… MORE
Mineral Fire Grows
The Mineral Fire, burning outside of Coalinga, has now burned nearly 7000 acres and is 15% contained. More than 1,000 personnel are battling the blaze that began Tuesday. The Mineral Fire has destroyed one structure and prompted evacuation orders for those on Coalinga Mineral Springs Road. Non-mandatory evacuation warnings are also in place for residents…… MORE
