SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California lawmakers have passed a contentious bill that would impose one of the strictest school vaccination laws in the country after a series of emotionally charged debates. The Senate on Monday reaffirmed the bill striking California’s personal belief exemption for immunizations on a 24-14 vote. Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown has not…… MORE
Madera County Arrests Man Cleared of Murder
MERCED, Calif. (AP) – A central California sheriff has acknowledged the error of arresting a 19-year-old on a warrant for a murder charge he had been cleared of. Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke says he’s looking into what went wrong. Jacob Tellez spent a night in jail over the weekend before he was…… MORE
California: Land of Economic Opportunity or Regulatory Nightmares?
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) — California’s present regulatory environment is viewed as burdensome, complex, and cumbersome. A new report from Bay Area law firm Archer…… MORE
CA Lawmakers to Tackle Transportation, Medi-Cal Issues
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) — Governor Jerry Brown has called two special legislative sessions, urging lawmakers to tackle long-term funding shortfalls in California’s transportation and…… MORE
Hanford’s Crime Fighting App For Smartphones
Citizens of Hanford – you have a new tool for crime reporting. The Hanford Police Department takes crime fighting to your PC or smartphone. A new link on their website lets people file reports on their smart phone without having to call an officer or enter a police station. “Citizen Online Crime Reporting” has a list…… MORE
Golden Gate Bridge Toll Increase
Crossing the golden gate bridge will be slightly more expensive. Starting Wednesday, you’ll spend an extra quarter to cross the bridge. The bump in price is part of a five-year plan to raise 138 million dollars for capital needs for the bridge. A new movable median barrier is part of the plan. FasTrak Electronic pass…… MORE
Madera PD Bust Suspected Tire Slasher
Fresno (KMJ) Madera Police have arrested a suspected serial tire slasher. William Smith was tracked down Sunday night after allegedly slashing the tires of several cars – apparently at random – near Madera High’s North campus. Cops say Smith threatened a citizen who confronted him and then ran from responding officers who eventually made the…… MORE
Ex-Cop Held in Turlock Kidnapping Case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge set bail at $200,000 for a former Oklahoma town police officer being held on felony kidnapping and statutory sexual seduction charges following his arrest in Las Vegas with a girl who officials say disappeared from her grandmother’s home in California. Justice of the Peace Ann Zimmerman appointed a public…… MORE
Man Found Stabbed to Death in Fresno Apt.
Fresno (KMJ) Fresno PD homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man who’s body was found around 4am Monday inside an apartment near San Pablo and Vassar. At this point, detectives are calling it an “accidental stabbing” as well as “suspicious”. They say the unidentified victim was stabbed several times. No arrests or motives…… MORE
Senate Ag Chair Plans for Movement on COOL in July
Senate Ag Chair Pat Roberts says the Senate must take action in July on Country of Origin meat labeling. The House and Senate went on recess following the end of last week, but once back in session, Roberts would like to see the Senate move forward with a bill to repeal COOL. The Senate Agriculture…… MORE
