SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are supporting an experiment with a new method of casting ballots. Legislation sent to Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday would allow counties to send a ballot to every registered voter, then collect them by mail and at drop boxes. In lieu of neighborhood polling places, counties that opt in…… MORE
HSR Project Slammed by Congressional Panel
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s $64 billion high-speed rail plan lacks reliable funding sources and is in danger of ending up with only one line that doesn’t connect to San Francisco or Los Angeles, members of a Congressional panel said Monday during a hearing. Proceeds from a state environment program that is supposed to help…… MORE
USDA Buying Eggs to Ease Surplus
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will purchase $11.7 million worth of shell eggs and egg products to ease a surplus as farmers and egg processors try to cope with falling prices. USDA says the products will go to various food nutrition assistance programs, and to charitable institutions. The actual dollar amount spent will depend on…… MORE
New K9’s At Madera County Sheriff’s Office
FRESNO (KMJ) – The two newest additions at the Madera County Sheriff’s office have four legs – not two. “Nacho” is a one-and-a-half year old Belgian Malinois and “Gastone” – also the same breed – is two years old. Both dogs were imported from France, and paid for by numerous donations from the community. Deputy…… MORE
Reward For Slain California Coastal Otters
FRESNO (KMJ) – Someone shot three federally protected sea otters off California’s Coast, There’s now a $10,000 reward for tips that would lead federal and state officials to a suspect. Two juveniles and an adult otter, were found dead between the Santa Cruz Harbor and Seacliff State Beach in Aptos between August 12th and 19th. Southern…… MORE
Where are the Most Financially Success States?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Assuming that living in a certain state automatically determines your financial success is incorrect. However, according to a new GOBankingRates study, certain regions of the country certainly house more financially successful citizens than others. The Los Angeles-based financial portal says the most successful states in the country, are along the East Coast. Connecticut,…… MORE
CA Farmworker Overtime Clears Assembly
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — AB 1066, if signed into law, would make overtime pay for California farmworkers kick in at 40 hours a week, instead of the current 60. Supporters say it aims to promote equality. However, several ag groups and Republican lawmakers rallied against the measure, arguing that doing so will burden growers, and result in…… MORE
Community Input Solicited On Fresno Unified’s Master Plan
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified to Hold Facilities Master Plan Update Community Meetings Fresno Unified invites interested parents and community members to attend one of seven meetings being held in August and September in an effort to update the district’s Facilities Master Plan. The plan, approved in April 2009, provides guidance and vision for improving…… MORE
“Everyone’s Pretty Excited” About Donald Trump’s Visit To Tulare
The GOP nominee for president is coming to the Central Valley once again, specifically the City of Tulare. It’s as part of a fundraising luncheon taking place Tuesday – with the price of a plate at the event standing at $2,700. “It’ll be in Tulare”, says Congressman Devin Nunes. “We actually looked at Fresno, we…… MORE
Fresno State Named One of Nation’s Top Universities
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State was just named one of the best universities in the nation, in a new ranking by “Washington Monthly”. California State University, Fresno was ranked 25th in the magazine’s “Top 30 National Universities”. Last year, the Bulldogs ranked 52nd. In Washington Monthly’s report, Fresno State was commended for being affordable,…… MORE
