Castro Rejects Restricting Employee Speech: “Where Would We Draw The Line?”

Posted on August 20, 2018

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State faculty and staff have been officially welcomed back to campus, but the Fall Assembly took place under the shadow of what President Joseph Castro described as “turbulence” from earlier in the year. “While we have undoubtedly been on an upward trajectory in so many different ways, we are living in…… MORE

Controversial Water Plan Vote on Hold

Posted on August 20, 2018

The State Water Resources Control Board says that staff revised the agenda for the August 21st and 22nd board meeting. It means final action on the proposed update to the water quality control plan which includes diverting water from San Joaquin tributaries will occur at a future board meeting. The Water Resources Control Board says…… MORE

Full Containment Reached On Ferguson Fire

Posted on August 20, 2018

(KMJ) – After battling the Ferguson Fire for nearly 40 days in Mariposa County, fire crews say they fully contained the deadly blaze on Sunday. The cause of this fire, which began July 13th in the Merced River Canyon, remains under investigation.  But in the battle against it, two fire fighters, Braden Varney and Brian…… MORE

South Valley Couple Accused in Attempted Axe Attack

Posted on August 20, 2018

(KMJ) – Visalia Police say a dispute between several transients ends with threats made with an axe and a knife. Officers were called to Mary’s Vineyard on the 1400 block of East Noble Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Saturday.  There, they say 47-year old Deanna Espino and her 49-year old husband, Anthony Espino, Jr., got into…… MORE