CLEVELAND, Ohio (CNN) – President Barack Obama condemned the slayings Sunday of three Louisiana law enforcement officers, saying the killers “right no wrongs” and “advance no causes.” “I condemn, in the strongest sense of the word, the attack on law enforcement in Baton Rouge,” Obama said in a statement. “For the second time in two…… MORE
14 Teens Shot at Bakersfield Party
(KMJ) The search continues for as many as three young gunmen who opened fire at a house party early Saturday morning in south Bakersfield. BPD says while they have not identified the young assailants, they believe some of the party-goers know who they are. Investigators say the suspects shot some of the victims at random while…… MORE
Calif. Weighs Tougher Standards for Oil Refineries
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Governor’s Interagency Working Group on Refinery Safety is proposing several new strategies, aiming to improve the practices of oil refineries. If approved, the regulations would overhaul Cal/OSHA, and bolster the California Accidental Release Prevention Program. The proposed changes are in response to Chevron refinery blaze in Richmond, back in 2012. Significant…… MORE
Nebraska Move Is “New Adventure” Says Outgoing Clovis Fire Chief
CLOVIS (KMJ) — “A new adventure” is how the outgoing Clovis Fire Chief describes his move to Midwest. After being the Chief of Clovis Fire since 2013, Michael Despain is now taking on a new role in Nebraska. “It’s kind of bittersweet to leave the Central Valley”, he admitted. “I’ve been here for almost 30…… MORE
House Intel Committee Publishes Declassified “28 Pages” from 9/11 Investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under wraps for 13 years, the U.S. on Friday released once-top secret pages from a congressional report into 9/11 that questioned whether Saudis who were in contact with the hijackers after they arrived in the U.S. knew what they were planning. The newly declassified document , with light redactions, names people the…… MORE
House Passes GMO Labeling Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday passed the Senate version of GMO labeling, sending the bill on to the White House and the expected signature of President Barack Obama. The legislation, which was the result of a compromise between Republican Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas and Senate Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, passed the ouse on a…… MORE
‘Rural Pride’ Promoting LGBT Equality – To Be Held In Visalia
VISALIA (KMJ) — Visalia is set to be the first city in California to hold the ‘Rural Pride’ event. The gathering is to highlight the needs of the LGBT community who work in agriculture, and help bring voices to the discussion of what life is like for those who live in rural locations. Housing, education,…… MORE
Trump Tweets Pence is the Pick
(KMJ) Presumptive GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted his running mate will be Indiana Governor Mike Pence. “I am pleased to announce that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate. News conference tomorrow..” Trump tweeted. KMJ will air the news conference at approximately 8 A.M. Saturday. (CNN) Trump had initially…… MORE
Kings County Reminding Parents To Get Kids Vaccinated
FRESNO (KMJ) – Kings County is reminding parents to get kids their vaccinations Vaccinations should be on every child’s back-to-school check list, and the Kings County Health Department wants to make sure kids are up-to-date before the school year begins. Those children attending child care or preschool, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or entering the 7th grade,…… MORE
Are New Cars Unaffordable?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The average cost of a new vehicle, $33,865, is said to be too steep for many median-income households, in the nation’s largest cities. According to a new Bankrate.com study, most consumers are spending too much money on cars, at the expense of things like college funds, and retirement savings. Bankrate recommends abiding…… MORE
