House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement may need to be opened up again and changed with “surgical precision” before the House will vote on it. “It wouldn’t be like we’re opening it up and inviting a free-for-all,” she said last week. The deal requires all three countries involved to ratify the agreement…… MORE
California Seeks to End Execution Lawsuit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking to end a long-running federal lawsuit challenging California’s lethal injection process, arguing that it is no longer valid because of his moratorium on executions. Death penalty opponents are challenging the state’s plan to use a single powerful barbiturate, instead of three drugs, to execute criminals. Newsom’s…… MORE
Two Shootings In Merced, Woman Taken to Hospital Say Police
MERCED, CA (KMJ) – Two shootings take place Friday in Merced, a woman is taken to hospital, say Merced Police. Police say the first shooting took place around 5:30 in the morning by the 100 block of E. Main Street by and E Street. The victim had been inside her home when…… MORE
Gas Prices Continue to Fall Ahead of Tax Increase
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Just ahead of a looming tax increase, gas prices are posting small declines. Here in Fresno, gas is now averaging $3.74 a gallon, down from $3.78 last week. However, on Monday, California’s fuel tax will rise by 5.6 cents, to a more than 47 cents a gallon. The demand for gas…… MORE
USDA Will Defend Trade Aid at WTO
The World Trade Organization has been receiving complaints about the aid money that California and other farmers in our nation are getting from the government. However, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he’s not concerned that the payments will be a problem. “We had to design a program very carefully to make sure we do…… MORE
California Regulators Considering PG&E Wildfire Fines
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – California regulators have begun proceedings to consider fines against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for its role in a devastating series of 2017 wildfires. The Public Utilities Commission made the decision on Thursday. In a statement, Commissioner Clifford Rechtschaffen said the utility’s violations during the fire siege “are extensive and disturbing.”…… MORE
California Voters Could be Asked to Approve Sports Betting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California voters could be asked next year to legalize sports betting in the nation’s most populous state. Two Democratic state lawmakers announced Thursday that they’ve introduced constitutional amendments after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the federal ban on sports betting last year. That decision allows wagering to be regulated by each…… MORE
Memorial Services Held For Slain California Police Officer, Tara O’Sullivan
ROSEVILLE, CA (KMJ) – Memorial services were held Thursday for a young California police officer, killed in the line of duty. Hundreds packed Bayside Church’s Adventure Campus in Roseville to honor slain officer Tara O’Sullivan. Speaking at the services for the 26-year old was her mentor and family friend, Sergeant Fred Ferrer from…… MORE
Man Dead in Corcoran Homicide
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A homicide investigation is underway in Kings County, after a man was found dead outside an apartment complex Thursday morning. Corcoran Police say the male victim was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, at the Whitley Garden Apartments. Detectives are still trying to determine a motive.… MORE
Local Coalition Praises Census Ruling
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno County Complete Count Committee says the Supreme Court made the right call when they decided against the Trump Administration’s attempt to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census form. “We’re working together to make sure there’s an accurate count because we just understand the importance and significance of it,”…… MORE
