CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – HGTV’s new Extreme Makeover Home Edition has chosen a Clovis Cal Fire Captain who is a recent widower as the recipient of a brand new home. Cumulus Media has exclusive radio coverage of the big revelation as Cal Fire Captain Nick Reeder (3rd from left, above) learned the news on…… MORE
Report: Half of Working Californians Have No Retirement Savings
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Among Californians between the ages of 25 and 64, about half have no dedicated retirement savings, according to a new report by UC Berkeley’s Center for Labor Research and Education. Researchers believe that in most cases it’s not a lack of discipline, but a lack of access to traditional retirement plans, such…… MORE
New California Law Written to Protect Sex Workers
FRESNO (KMJ) – The state of California has moved to help sex workers who report crimes and more. A new law will shield sex workers from arrest if they report crimes or are caught with condoms. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the measure into law on Tuesday. It protects workers from arrest for misdemeanor-level sex-related crimes…… MORE
Search Now Underway for Missing Coalinga Girl
(KMJ) – The Coalinga Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 10-year old girl. Officers say Zaylee Ortiz was last seen Tuesday around 2:00 pm. when she told her grandmother she was going to wrestling practice. She was then reported missing Wednesday around 2:15 am. She is described to be around…… MORE
Cal Ag Could Benefit from Japan Trade Deal
Any potential trade deal between the U.S. and Japan will include big gains for farmers and ranchers. Politico says that statement comes directly from U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. He says in written comments to the Senate Finance Committee that ag producers will see “significant new opportunities for agricultural exports” once any agreement gets…… MORE
Newsom to Trump: Release Tax Returns to Appear on Ballot
FRESNO (KMJ) – President Trump will have to release his tax returns to appear on California’s 2020 ballot that’s only if a new law holds up in court. A law requiring that presidential candidates release their tax returns in order to be placed on the California ballot was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.…… MORE
Porterville Man Arrested for Drunk Bicycling had Gun
FRESNO (KMJ) – a Porterville man is in hot water for drunk bicycling and other charges. Around 9:00 at night on July 26, a man named Nathan Glass was pulled over by a Porterville police officer in the 400 block of West Olive. But this was no ordinary traffic stop, Glass was on a bicycle.…… MORE
‘Tower Rapist’ Set to Stay Behind Bars
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ News) — The so-called “Tower Rapist” is set to spend at least 3 more years behind bars, after waiving his right to a full parole hearing Tuesday. 53-year-old Rudolph Acosta was not present at the hearing, in which one survivor spoke in opposition to his release. Acosta was sentenced to 78 years in…… MORE
Newsom Signs Bill Requiring Candidates to Submit Tax Returns
FRESNO (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB-27, a controversial bill to force President Donald Trump to release his tax returns or face the prospect of not appearing on the 2020 California primary ballot. California becomes the first state in the nation to make the release of tax returns a requirement for a ballot…… MORE
Jury to decide Katy Perry damages for Stolen Song
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Jurors who found that Katy Perry and her team improperly copied her 2013 hit “Dark Horse” will now decide how much they owe a Christian rapper and his co-writers. The damages phase of the trial is scheduled to begin with opening statements in a Los Angeles federal court on Tuesday and…… MORE
