Newsom’s Budget will Delay $100M for Downtown Fresno, Dyer Responds

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fuzzy math. That’s how many are interpreting Governor Newsom’s budget proposal which was released this week. One month ago, the state’s independent budget analyst said California faced a $68 Billion deficit. But, on Wednesday, Newsom’s budget proposal assumed the deficit to be a hair under $30 Billion. Huh? How did $38 Billion…MORE

The Go-Go’s, Leon Panetta, Cheryl Miller Among New California Hall of Fame Class

Ten more Californians are set to be added to the California Hall of Fame, including figures from the different worlds of sports, entertainment, science and public service. The newest inductees were announced Thursday afternoon by Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and will join over 150 Californians who “embody the spirit of California and…MORE

Fresno’s Playland To Stay Open Until At Least The End Of June

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno’s Playland, which was in jeopardy of closing this weekend, will now be staying open until the end of June. The video above is from an earlier story and will be updated. Following an emergency meeting between the Storyland board of directors and Helm and Sons, an agreement was reached to…MORE

City Of Fresno Launches New Pothole Repair Crew

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno city leaders announced a new crew that would patch up the potholes quicker. They also say the repairs would last longer than just a few weeks. Last year’s winter storms created a big headache for drivers. City leaders said in January last year they received 1600 calls for potholes. The…MORE

Crop Duster Plane Crashes Near Stratford

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Kings County Fire Department confirms a crop duster plane has crashed near the community of Stratford. First responders say a call for a downed plane came just before 10:30 a.m. near King and 19th Avenues. The pilot, who was the only person in the plane, is up and walking…MORE

Calif. Bill Banning Kids Tackle Football Clears First Hurdle

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Associated Press) — California lawmakers who want to ban tackle football for kids under 12 to reduce brain injuries gained ground Wednesday in the Legislature but still face a very long field and a clock that is ticking. Though it was a school day, dozens of children wearing football jerseys and their parents crowded…MORE

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP/KMJ/KFSN) – An avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at a California ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring another. The avalanche occurred around 9:30 a.m. on steep slopes under the KT-22 lift, which serves “black diamond” runs for skilled skiers and snowboarders. The avalanche…MORE

Victor Davis Hanson on Measure E “I’m Torn”

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) One of America’s greatest thinkers is conflicted when it comes to Fresno County’s hottest political topic – Measure E. When asked about the controversial tax proposal Wednesday by KMJ’s Ray Appleton, Victor Davis Hanson of the Hoover Institute said “I’m torn.” Listen to the exclusive interview here: Measure E is a tax…MORE