SAN DIEGO (AP) — A network of charter schools in California stole more than $50 million from the state by creating phantom institutions that enrolled unwitting students it found through other schools and youth programs, prosecutors said Wednesday. A3 Education recruited small public school districts to sponsor the charter schools in exchange for oversight…… MORE
Fresno Police Bust Man they say is Downtown Car Burglar
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno police have put a stop to a recent surge in downtown car break-ins. Early Thursday, officers were patrolling a parking garage that had recently been hit with a string of burglaries. Officers caught Vicente Garcia in the act of breaking into a car. Garcia was arrested and found to be in…… MORE
CA Congressman Claims Wife was Pressured to Testify Against Him
SAN DIEGO (AP) – U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter says political reasons prompted the Department of Justice to pressure his wife to plead guilty and testify against him in their corruption case. The GOP California congressman made the comment in a statement Thursday after Margaret Hunter pleaded guilty to a single count in U.S. court in…… MORE
California Sues Trump Administration over Border Wall
FRESNO (KMJ) – A motion filed by California, to stop the border wall in the state. California’s attorney general Xavier Becerra annoucing Wednesday he’s filed a motion to permanently prevent President Donald Trump from constructing a wall in California and New Mexico, along the Mexico border. The Attorney General arguing that quote “The president’s actions…… MORE
Sheriff’s Detectives Targeting Summer Break to Reduce Underage Drinking
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Most school districts are on summer break within Fresno County, and the Sheriff’s Office wants to ensure students and young adults enjoy the summer responsibly, Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti said “Operation Saved by the Bell” uses underage “Decoys” to prevent alcohol from being sold to minors by businesses. “So what we…… MORE
White San Francisco Officers Sue City for Discrimination
FRESNO (KMJ) – Twelve white male San Francisco police officers are suing the city, saying they were passed over for promotions because of their race and gender. The San Francisco Chronicle reporting that the lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday in federal court, is the latest round in a long-running battle that dates back decades. The…… MORE
CA Assembly Approves $214.8 Billion Budget
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday approved a $214.8 billion state budget that would spend more on health care and education, bolster the state’s top firefighting agency following devastating wildfire seasons, and boost state reserves. The spending plan was passed with separate votes by the state Assembly and Senate. It now goes to…… MORE
Former Fresno Teacher Sentenced 1 Year for Sex Crimes with Student
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A former Fresno middle school teacher will spend a year behind bars for sex crimes with a 14-year-old student. A judge handed down the sentence Thursday in a Fresno courtroom 33-year-old Justine Nelson committed the crimes almost three years ago, She was a teacher at Tenaya Middle School when she…… MORE
Uber, Lyft Suggest Base Wage for CA Drivers Amid Mounting Scrutiny from Lawmakers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they are willing to change the way they treat drivers in California. That could include paying a base wage and providing certain benefits. But the companies are arguing they need to continue to classify drivers as independent contractors, not employees. California lawmakers are considering…… MORE
Brand Commits to Cleaner Fresno at State of City Address
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Mayor Lee Brand addressed a crowd of about 900 people at the Fresno Convention Center for his third annual State of the City address. “We have seen unprecedented growth during my tenure as mayor,” Brand said. Mayor Brand says he’s bringing a new initiative forward this year, to make Fresno a…… MORE
