To keep cool – hit a Fresno Unified pool. Fresno Unified announced residents can access three high school pools “free” when temperatures are forecasted to be 105 degrees or higher. Fresno High School, Mclane High School, and Roosevelt High School are available for community use —–Monday through Saturday through August 14. Normal gate fee is…… MORE
Valley Air District: “Shoot off Fireworks – Pollute The Air”
If you shoot off fireworks,,, you pollute the air “We’re doing ok, air quality of definitely improving but it’s going take a collective shift including moving away from fireworks to continue that improvement -Heather Heinks, Valley Air Spokesperson. The Valley Air District suggests cutting back on personal fireworks. It’s hard to see the soot, ash…… MORE
Teen Killed In Bass Lake Boating Accident
Another fatal boating accident at Bass Lake. Madera County Sheriff’s deputies discovered an unresponsive male near the Pines Resort — around 11 o’clock Wednesday night. The victim’s been identified as 14-year-old Kyle Farr of Los Gatos. A 13-year-old boy died in another incident at Bass Lake — Saturday afternoon. … MORE
Man In Wheelchair Killed On Fresno Railroad Tracks
A fatal train in accident, Thursday morning in Downtown Fresno. At around 11:30a.m. police were called to the railroad tracks by Ventura and G Street near the 41 overpass, in the area next to the Fresno Rescue Mission. Fresno Police Sergeant John Romo says the victim was a man in his 50’s in a wheel…… MORE
Fresno’s June Water Consumption Drops 30% Compared To 2013
FRESNO (KMJ) — Good news for Fresno’s water conservation efforts as the city’s usage has dropped by 30% this month compared to the same time two years ago. It’s 5% more than Governor Brown’s own target, which asks everyone in the state to cut back by 25% to account for the ongoing drought. The City…… MORE
Sodomite Suppression Act Author Proposes New Initiative
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Orange County attorney Matt McLaughlin proposed the “Sodomite Suppression Act,” which advocated killing gays and lesbians by “bullets to the…… MORE
Lightning Lights Up Valley Sky, Sparks Fires
Fresno (KMJ) A rare lightning storm lit up the sky Wednesday night in Fresno and much of the Central Valley. The cloud-to-ground strikes also sparked a number of fires and power outages. No injuries were reported. More lightning and showers are possible Thursday. Photo Credit: GTarango1… MORE
Cuba, U.S. Relations, Take another Step Forward
The trade embargo remains, but U.S. relations with Cuba took a step further this week as President Obama announced the countries have agreed to open embassies in each other’s country. The L.A. Times reports the diplomatic development is the most authoritative move the Obama administration can make unilaterally without an act of Congress, which still…… MORE
Hate Crimes, Homicides Declined in Calif. in ’14
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Most crime rates declined across California in 2014, including hate crimes and homicides, the state attorney general’s office said Wednesday. Hate crimes offenses were down nearly 9 percent last year, the office said in one of several new reports. Crimes based upon the victims’ sexual orientation dropped more than 13 percent,…… MORE
Calif. Regulators to Vote on Energy Rate Changes
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California regulators are considering a new way for residents to pay for electricity, imposing a charge on the greatest energy users while narrowing price gaps for everyone else. The California Public Utilities Commission is scheduled to vote on a compromise proposal Friday, marking the first changes in residential rates since energy…… MORE
