FRESNO (KMJ) — Gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom dropped by Downtown Fresno as part of his Blue California Tour, in a visit which saw vocal detractors clash with supporters. The official reason for Newsom’s visit was a meet and greet with Congressional Candidate TJ Cox and State Senate Candidate Melissa Hurtado. “I just love what these…… MORE
Drive-through/Walk up Flu Vaccination Clinic Scheduled
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – In anticipation of flu season, the Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) will offer free flu vaccines on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The clinic will be held at the old UMC parking lot located at 445 S. Cedar Ave. by Kings Canyon. This event will take place from 8:00am – 12:00pm. and…… MORE
PARENT HELPS STOP FRESNO MAN’S METH-FUELED RAMPAGE AT FOOTBALL GAME
[van id=”van/ns-acc/2018/09/12/WE-002WE_CNNA-ST1-1000000004c4300f”] Press release from the Gilroy Police Department “In the morning hours of September 9, 2018 the Gilroy Police Department was made aware of a stolen vehicle that occurred in the city of Fresno, California. These wanted bulletins are often forwarded to police agencies statewide. The suspect associated to the stolen vehicle had no direct ties to…… MORE
FLORENCE: OCEAN SURGE HITS OUTER BANKS
[van id=”weather/2018/09/12/hurricane-florence-storm-surge-vpx.cnn”] CAROLINA BEACH, North Carolina (CNN) – Hurricane Florence is now forecast to pause late this week just off North Carolina’s coast and turn left — a development that would still smash the Tar Heel State with life-threatening storm surge, catastrophic winds and inundating rain while putting more of South Carolina in greater danger.…… MORE
Judge Strikes Down California’s Ban on Handgun Ads
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A U.S. judge has struck down a nearly century-old California law that banned gun shops from advertising handguns on their premises. Judge Troy Nunley in Sacramento ruled Tuesday that the law violated the First Amendment. Nunley said the state failed to show that enforcing the law would prevent violence or suicides.…… MORE
Cat Haven Tiger Cub Visits KMJ Studios Ahead of Fundraising Ice Cream Social
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – If you like ice cream… and cats, a non-profit in Dunlap may be just the purrrfect place for your Saturday evening. You are invited to the Cool Cats Ice Cream Fundraiser at Project Survival’s Cat Haven at 5:30 on Saturday, September 15, 2018. “Apollo” from the Cat Haven is in the…… MORE
Fresno Homeless Woman Accused Of Setting Tent Fire, 2 Burned
[Photo: FFD] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two people are burned in a tent fire in Downtown Fresno, a homeless woman is arrested for arson. The blaze broke out around 4:00 am Tuesday morning inside a tent near Ventura and G Streets. Fresno Fire Investigator Jay Tracy says Fresno police officers arrived on scene…… MORE
USDA and FDA Holding Public Meeting on Cultured Meat
The Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration announced a joint public meeting to discuss the use of cell culture technology to develop products derived from livestock and poultry. Scheduled for October 23-24, 2018, the meeting will be hosted by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the FDA. USDA says…… MORE
Fresno Unified School Bus, Car Involved in a Collision Outside KMJ’s Studios
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno Unified School bus is involved in a crash, right outside KMJ’s studios. More than two dozen elementary school children were aboard the bus, from Manhester GATE and Bullard Talent, when it and a car collided on Shaw and Harrison. Andrew Romero (below, middle) is the father of 9 year-old…… MORE
100% Renewable Electricity By 2045 Will Fight “Existential Threat”
SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — California has set itself the goal of 100% carbon-neutral electricity in less than 10,000 days. The signing of SB 100 requires all power supplied in the state be from renewable sources by the end of 2045. Governor Jerry Brown gave his approval to the Senate Bill Monday morning, in front of a…… MORE
