FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Healthcare workers in Fresno County took their wage demands straight to the homes of two county supervisors on Thursday night. Neighbors were startled by the noise and then discovered fliers describing the ‘Car Caravan Action’ by SEIU 2015, the union representing in-home healthcare workers. The fliers invited others to join the…… MORE
New Trolleys Now Offering Free Rides Around Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno’s new free trolley system is now rolling down through the city. The Fresno Hop services began on Thursday. This new transportation option connects Fresno State and Campus Pointe to several popular destinations throughout the city. That includes Downtown Fresno’s Brewery District near Chukchansi Park and the Cultural Arts Districts. Trolleys…… MORE
New Cattle Competition Initiative
The USDA released a package of rules and orders seeking to increase competition in the livestock industry. That package establishes a Chief Competition Officer at USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. This position will be hired as a career rather than a political appointment. The officer will help elevate and institutionalize competition-related concerns at USDA. “Today’s announcement…… MORE
Clovis PD: Violent Robber Caught, Accomplice Still Missing
Clovis, CA (KMJ) Clovis cops have arrested 1 of 2 suspects for a violent home invasion robbery that sent a man to the hospital with major injuries. On November 2 at about 3:00AM, patrol officers responded to an apartment near Villa/Barstow. Officers found the victim, an adult male, with several injuries including a fractured skull…… MORE
Saladino’s Foodservice Sells to US Foods
Fresno, CA (KMJ) US Foods Holding Corp announced Thursday that it is buying Saladino’s Foodservice, to further expand its reach into central California. Saladino’s is an independently owned Fresno-based independent foodservice distributor with more than $600 million in annual revenue and more than 4,000 customers across California. Dave Fansler, Mike Shirinian and Nick Marizliano, hosts…… MORE
Ex-Bitwise Bosses Charged in $100M Fraud Scheme
This is a developing story. Stay with KMJ News for continuing coverage and legal analysis. News release issued by the US Dept. of Justice, US Attorney’s Office, Eastern Dist. of California: Bitwise Founders Irma Olguin, Jr. and Jake Soberal Charged for $100 Million Fraud Scheme KMJ’s Ray Appleton spoke with Fresno attorney Peter Kapetan about…… MORE
2 Minors Arrested For Vandalizing Goshen Church
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two minors were arrested for vandalizing a church in Goshen on Wednesday afternoon. Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Mount Zion Church on Avenue 308 near Road 72. Pictures from authorities show several rocks among the shattered windows. The damages are estimated more than $1,000. Investigators identified two boys…… MORE
Iconic ‘G’ Sign In Downtown Fresno To Be Replaced Soon
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A piece of Fresno history will soon be removed. The iconic “G sign” that sits on top of the “Guarantee Savings Building” in Downtown Fresno will be taken down at the end of the month. The building is now home to the office of the State Center Community College District. They…… MORE
Woman Hospitalized After Being Struck In Northwest Fresno, Search Is On For Driver
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The search is on for a driver who hit a woman in Northwest Fresno and then left the scene. The crash happened at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Blackstone and Ashlan avenues. Police say the woman was walking in a crosswalk when she was hit by the car. The…… MORE
Court Ruling on Glyphosate Product Labeling
It appears that a new court ruling means warning labels will not be required on glyphosate products. The U.S. Ninth Circuit Appeals Court affirmed a district court permanent injunction that prohibits California’s Proposition 65 warning requirement to be posted. Prop 65 is a right‑to-know law that is intended to enable Californians to make informed choices…… MORE
