SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California regulators have streamlined the state’s permit process to make it faster to approve tree-thinning projects intended to slow wildfires. They approved a vegetation management program based on analyzing the potential environmental damage from removing different types of fuel. New projects can use the preapproved analysis rather than starting fresh each…… MORE
Man Shot in Head in Central Fresno Dies From Injuries
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Police say that a man that was shot in the head in Central Fresno has died from his injuries. Around 4 p.m. on Monday, police rushed to the area of Fruit and Saginaw for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a man in a black Mercedes sedan…… MORE
Triple A’s Tipsy Tows Program Offers New Year’s Rides For Last Time
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – You can get a ride from tipsy tow but this is the last year for Triple A’s program. One-in-eight drivers admit to getting behind the wheel when they knew they were legally drink. The Tipsy Tow program is available New Year’s Eve until 6 a.m. Wednesday, December 2 —…… MORE
Uber, Postmates sue California to block gig economy law AB5
By Chris Isidore and Rob McLean, CNN Business Uber and Postmates are suing California over its controversial law to require that many so-called “gig workers” be considered employees rather than independent contractors.The companies filed suit in Federal Court in Los Angeles on Monday. According to the complaint, the AB-5 statute violates several parts of both the US and…… MORE
Fresno Police Arrest 6 Gang Members In November Mass Shooting
UPDATE: Fresno Police arrest six people in connection with the mass shooting deaths of four men last month at a backyard gathering of family and friends that they believed was a rival gang’s party. At a press conference held Tuesday, Fresno Police Chief Andy Hall said the shooting was gang related, and retaliation for…… MORE
President Trump Announces Phase One Trade Deal Signing Date
President Trump is tweeting that he will be signing the Phase One Trade Deal with China January 15th at a ceremony at the White House. And President Trump is announcing that high level representatives of China will be present. The president goes on to tweet that at a later date he’s will be going…… MORE
USDA Sets Requirements for Meat Labels
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a clarification on its requirements for accuracy in labeling of meat and poultry products. An Agri-Pulse report says the Food Safety and Inspection Service says the only way beef can be labeled “grass-fed” is if they fed on grass or forage 100% of the time after they were…… MORE
CA Arbitration Limit Law on Hold
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A federal judge is temporarily blocking a new California law outlawing mandatory arbitration agreements. Critics say they can make it more difficult for workers to sue their bosses for sexual harassment. U.S. District Judge Kimberly Mueller on Monday halted enforcement until she considers a request by business groups for a preliminary…… MORE
Ticket Deadline For Fresno Police Chaplaincy’s 5th Annual Support Blue Fresno Run
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The deadline to purchase tickets for the Fresno Police Chaplaincy for the 5th Annual Support Blue Fresno Run is Dec. 31. The annual run takes place February 28th at Woodward Park in Fresno. Over 5,000 individuals will participate in showing their support for Valley Law Enforcement in running either a…… MORE
Fresno Homeowner Finds Stranger Shot to Death Inside Garage, Victim ID’d By Coroner’s Office
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — A Fresno resident returns home to find a dying man in his garage, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified the man as 48-year-old Alphonso Marcus Durazo of Fresno. Just before 3 p.m. on Sunday, deputies responded to a 911 call about a…… MORE
