FRESNO, CA (KMJ) President Trump is an overwhelming favorite to win re-election in 2020, according to odds-makers. And he may square off against a familiar face to valley voters should the odds hold steady. The experts at BetOnline have placed Sen. Kamala Harris among the front-runners to win the democratic nomination. Harris (D-CA) and Vermont…… MORE
Next Round of Tariffs Set
The U.S. says it will begin imposing tariffs of 25% on an additional $16 billion in Chinese imports, further escalating the trade war between the two countries. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office says Customs will begin collecting the extra duties on 279 different product lines. The list includes a lot of industrial and machinery…… MORE
Food Donations Needed for Animals Impacted by Sierra Wildfires
(KMJ) – As Oakhurst and the surrounding communities in the Sierra continue to deal with the impacts of the Ferguson Fire, animal shelter volunteers are now asking for help for animals impacted by this blaze. The Mariposa Animal Shelter says it is now completely out of all canned food for dogs and cats. And Central…… MORE
Clovis Police Investigate Threats Related to Candidate Andrew Janz
[Photo; Janz] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Clovis Police investigate threats related to Candidate Andrew Janz. On Wednesday, August 7, 2018, the Clovis Police Department was made aware of possible threats on social media that were directed at the Andrew Janz campaign and its supporters. Police say the threat was made via Twitter during a conversation…… MORE
Tulare Pastor Sentenced For Grand Theft
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Ignacio Villafan, the pastor of St. Rita’s Church in Tulare, was sentenced to 5 years probation for stealing over $300,000 from his church. Between June 1, 2005 and January 21, 2012, the Tulare District Attorney’S Office says Villafan wrote church checks for his personal use over $195,000. Villafan also gifted…… MORE
DMV Dissection Day 1: “Where Are The Employees To Help Us?”
SACRAMENTO (KMJ/AP) — The Director of California’s Department of Motor Vehicles faced fierce questioning from all sides during a hearing in Sacramento, set up to find out what happened to $226 million designed to reduce wait times. The Joint Hearing Budget Subcommittee met Tuesday afternoon with a single item on the agenda: actions being taken…… MORE
Producer Outlook Plummets in July
Concerns over agricultural trade weighed heavily on producers’ current and future expectations of the agricultural economy. As a result, the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer tumbled in July, dropping 26 points to a reading of 117. To paint a further bleak picture, the Index of Current Conditions fell from 138 in June down to 99,…… MORE
Bad Air Quality Affecting National Night Out Celebrations, Inspiration Park’s Postponed
FRESNO, (KMJ) – National Night Out at Inspiration Park is postponed due to current bad air quality in Fresno. Soria’s office said due to this health concern the National Night Out event at Inspiration Park previously scheduled for this evening, August 7th will be postponed. “The recent spikes in bad air quality levels have…… MORE
Grizzlies Hosting Fundraiser To Assist Families Of Fallen Firefighters
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) – The Fresno Grizzlies and McCormick Barstow are partnering up to host “CAL FIRE Night” at Chukchansi Park. It will take place on Friday, August 10th against Albuquerque and first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Two dollars from every walk-up ticket purchased the night of the game and five dollars from every…… MORE
Fresno Humane Animal Services Gathering Signatures, Seeks To Build New Shelter
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The owners of Derrel’s Mini Storage, Inc. and Fresno Humane Animal Services are asking for signatures from the community to support the new Fresno Humane Animal Service’s animal shelter, hospital, and adoption center. Fresno Humane Society’s artist rendering (above) shows the proposed new shelter, which would be located at Grantland Avenue and Highway…… MORE
