FRESNO (KMJ) – Over 100 people packed a San Francisco high school to view a controversial mural criticized as racist and degrading for its depiction of Black and Native American people. District officials allowed visitors to see the “Life of Washington” mural Thursday after the San Francisco School Board voted last month to paint over…… MORE
San Francisco public toilets for homeless cost $200,000
FRESNO (KMJ) – Updating the progress of the porta-potty program in San Francisco and how the city is going to great lengths to keep the streets clean. San Francisco launched its portable toilet program five years ago after children in a homeless-heavy neighborhood complained of dodging human waste on sidewalks on their way to school.…… MORE
Visalia Mom Busted for Meth with Kids at Home
FRESNO (KMJ) – A South Valley mother of three toddlers is behind bars after being caught with drugs in her home. Visalia police say 32-year-old Brittney Souza of Visalia was busted with 10 grams of meth on the 400 block of ‘E’ Street. Souza’s facing drug possession and child endangerment charges.… MORE
Construction Day 3 in Clovis for HGTV’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition
CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – Thursday was Day 3 as HGTV’s reality show Extreme Makeover Home Edition constructs a house from the ground-up for a Clovis man and his family. Cal Fire Captain Nick Reeder was widowed with three young children, when his wife Amanda Sawyer died giving birth on April 18, 2018. KMJ…… MORE
California cannabis equity program funding applications open
DENVER (AP) – California regulators have reopened funding applications for marijuana social equity programs after unspecified delays. The Marijuana Business Daily in Denver reported Wednesday that the California Bureau of Cannabis Control is expected to award state funds in June 2020 after original plans to award money this year. Regulators say California cities and counties…… MORE
FBI seeks Los Angeles fugitives believed to be in Mexico
LOS ANGELES (AP) – U.S. and Mexican law enforcement authorities are seeking the public’s help in tracking down 12 people accused of committing various violent crimes in Los Angeles over the past quarter-century and are believed to have fled to Mexico. The campaign to capture the fugitives was announced Thursday by the FBI’s Los Angeles…… MORE
E-cigarette giant Juul’s campaign donations favor Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) – E-cigarette giant Juul Labs gave nearly $100,000 to members of Congress during the first half of 2019 as the company faced the bulk of the blame for a surge of underage vaping and calls for tighter government regulation of the industry. The donations from Juul’s political action committee represent a sharp increase…… MORE
Feinstein Bill to Address Wildfire Risks Expedites Logging
FRESNO (KMJ) – A bipartisan pair of senators including Dianne Feinstein, are getting together to combat wildfires. Senator Dianne Feinstein is joining Republican Senator Steve Daines of Montana to introduce legislation to protect communities from devastating wildfires like the one that killed 85 in the Northern California town of Paradise last year. They told the…… MORE
Chavez Out of Fresno Mayor’s Race
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno District 5 city councilman Luis Chavez was an early entrant to the mayor’s race, announcing his candidacy the day Mayor Lee Brand said he wasn’t seeking another term. On Thursday, he ended his campaign. “I had a conversation with my family, with my kids and I think for me, I think…… MORE
Navy Confirms Pilot Killed in Death Valley Crash
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Navy confirms the pilot was killed when the Valley-based fighter jet went down in Death Valley. The aircraft belonged to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-151 based at Naval Air Station Lemoore. The crash taking place Wednesday east of Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in a spot known to aviation enthusiasts…… MORE
