FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Another candidate is entering the Fresno Mayoral race. 38 year-old Elliott Balch is the Chief Operations Officer of the Central Valley Community Foundation and was one of the supporters of the Measure P effort. Balch joins a number of candidates including former Congressional candidate Andrew Janz. Fresno…… MORE
Schiff: Mueller should testify as his ‘last duty’ as special counsel
[vemba-video id=”politics/2019/05/30/special-counsel-robert-mueller-statement-testify-congress-adam-schiff-intv-ac360-vpx.cnn”] (CNN) — Robert Mueller’s investigation may be complete, but House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff says the special counsel owes one final duty to the nation: congressional testimony. “Bob Mueller has one more service to provide to the country, much as he appears reluctant to do so, and that is he really should testify before…… MORE
Fresno Police Chief Dyer Running for Mayor
FRESNO – A boisterous crowd consisting of dozens of supporters, and a handful of protesters greeted Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer as he announced his candidacy for mayor. “I’m fighting back some tears right now, quite frankly, just hearing that level of support,” Dyer said. Dyer touched on the issues he believes are most important…… MORE
Calif. Assembly Backs Bill To Deter Police Shootings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Assembly approved legislation Wednesday intended to deter deadly police shootings by restricting when officers can legally open fire. Lawmakers passed the measure after making changes last week that ended what had been vehement opposition from law enforcement. They sent it to the Senate on a 62-2 vote. The bill would…… MORE
2 Bats Test Positive For Rabies in Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – Two bats have tested positive for rabies in Tulare County Tulare County Health officials say one rabid bat was found in the City of Tulare and the other one was located in South Visalia. Health officials are warning for people to stay away from bats, especially children. In 2018, 13…… MORE
Cutler Man Convicted of Felony Child Molestation
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A Cutler man is convicted of felony child molestation. On May 24, 2019, a Tulare County jury found Salvador Serna guilty of four counts of lewd act upon a child, with a special allegation of substantial sexual conduct with the victim. The Tulare County District Attorney’s Office said…… MORE
Arambula’s $3B Bill Giving Health Care to Adult Illegal Immigrants OK’d in Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -The California Assembly voted Tuesday to extend the state’s Medicaid program to eligible adults who are in the country illegally. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to spend about $98 million a year to cover low-income immigrants between the ages of 19 and 25 who are living in the country illegally. The state…… MORE
MUELLER: UNFAIR TO ACCUSE WHEN THERE CAN’T BE RESOLUTION
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Murder Victim & Cause of Death Identified – Detectives Searching for Dinuba Man’s Killer
DINUBA, CA (KMJ) – A murder victim is identified — detectives are searching for the Dinuba man’s killer. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says Eduardo Fonseca was found dead on May 23, 2019. The homicide investigation began on the 4600 block of Avenue 392 where they found Fonseca, who had been shot in the…… MORE
Bill Advances Allowing Campaign Funds to Pay for Childcare
(AP) Candidates running for office in California could use campaign donations to pay for childcare costs under legislation approved by the state Assembly on Tuesday. California law generally prohibits candidates from using campaign funds for personal expenses. But the proposed law would allow campaigns to pay for daycare, babysitting, nannying or after school programs while a…… MORE
