LOS ANGELES (AP) – A law enforcement official says investigators that examined the burned-out wreckage of a scuba diving boat haven’t been able to determine what ignited a fire that killed 34 people off the California coast. An official with knowledge of the investigation says a two-week examination of the Conception ended Friday without a…… MORE
Public Lands Celebration Means Free Admission to National Parks
(KMJ) – The National Park Service celebrates 2019 National Public Lands Day by offering you free admission to all National Parks this weekend. This Saturday (September 28th), the NPS says it will celebrate the connection between people and green space in their community, inspire environmental stewardship, and encourage the use of open space for education, recreation,…… MORE
Cannabis Access to Banks Bill
The House of Representative passed a bill allowing banks to work with the cannabis industry. Known as the SAFE Banking Act, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Act of 2019 passed 321 to 103. However, with a mostly party-line vote in the Democrat-led chamber, the legislation faces an uncertain future in the Republican-led Senate. The…… MORE
Man Mugged By 4 Teenagers Before Noon at a Park in Visalia
VISALIA, CA (KMJ) – A man is mugged by teenagers just before Noon on Thursday at a park in Visalia. The man flagged down nearby officers — telling them that two boys and two girls attacked him, taking his wallet, money, and cell phone, and injuring him in the process. It happened at…… MORE
EPA: California Homelessness Causing Poor Water Quality
(AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says California is falling short on preventing water pollution, largely because of its problem with homelessness in big cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the complaints Thursday in a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Wheeler is demanding a detailed plan…… MORE
Porterville Man Sentenced For DUI Crash That Severed Man’s Legs
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A judge has sentenced a Porterville man to prison for a DUI crash that severely injured another man. 22 year-old Mohamed Mohamed was sentenced Thursday in Tulare County to nine years in prison for DUI. On April 12, CHP officers responded at 12:40 in the morning to a crash…… MORE
Intel Chief Testifies in Whistleblower Case
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Gerawan Farming & Wawona Packing Merge Creating Leading Stone Fruit Producer
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two well-known Valley AG companies are merging. Gerawan Farming and Wawona Packing say the merger makes them a leading stone fruit producer. No money details are being talked about or even a new company name will be adopted but a news release says the combined business will be better able to…… MORE
New Report Details Extent of Water Contamination in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Chemicals used for carpets and anti-stain products have been found in water sources for 7.5 million people in California, detailing the extent of the problem as state regulators work to develop safety levels for the contaminants that have been linked to cancer. A report released Wednesday by the Environmental Working Group found…… MORE
FPPC Investigating Another California High Speed Rail Official
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Another California High Speed Rail official is being investigated by the Fair Political Practices Commission. On Monday, September 23, 2019, the FPPC notified State Assemblyman Jim Patterson that they will open an investigation to address his conflict of interest concerns. Assemblyman Patterson had sent a letter to the FPPC dated September…… MORE
