Trump, Congressional Leaders Reach Deal to End Shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Yielding to mounting pressure and growing disruption, President Donald Trump and congressional leaders on Friday reached a short-term deal to reopen the government for three weeks while negotiations continue over the president’s demands for money to build his long-promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump announced the agreement to break the 35-day…MORE

Fresno and Merced Mayors Attending U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington DC

  WASHINGTON, DC (KMJ) – Fresno and Merced mayors join hundreds of bipartisan mayors in Washington D.C. for the U.S. Conference of Mayors to address critical issues. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand tweeted Thursday; “Attending the United States Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington D.C. and spending time with other local mayors. In this case,…MORE

CA Republicans Lose Another Assembly Seat, Lawmaker Switches Parties

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A moderate California Republican state lawmaker is switching parties while criticizing President Donald Trump’s policies and leadership. Assemblyman Brian Maienschein announced Thursday that he is becoming a Democrat, saying he and the Republican Party have moved in different directions since he was elected in 2012. He says Trump has led the…MORE

PG&E Claims Complete Inspection Proposal Would Result in Massive Rate Hikes

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California’s largest utility says a plan that would require an inspection of the entire electrical grid and the removal of dangerous trees is unrealistic. The embattled Pacific Gas and Electric Co., who’s bracing for bankruptcy, claims the plan that could cost between $75 and $150 billion, would generate rate hikes of more…MORE

USDA Relocation Plan Draws Concern

  The 2019 Senate agriculture appropriations bill follows House language in expressing concern of the Department of Agriculture’s plans to relocate the National Institute of Food and Agriculture out of the Washington metropolitan area. The language also says it is “appropriate” for the Economic Research Service to stay in the Research, Education and Economics mission…MORE

Calif. Among The Worst States In Which To Drive

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is among the worst in the nation when it comes to driving. California is the 4th-worst overall, according to WalletHub, whose latest report based on 30 key metrics, says only Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii rank worse. California gets low scores for rush-hour congestion, car thefts, high gas prices, and…MORE