“Cal 3” November Ballot Measure To Split California Blocked By State Supreme Court

[Photo CaL3.com] FRESNO CA (KMJ) – The California Supreme Court blocks a measure headed to the November ballot that would divide the state into three. The “Cal 3” initiative was a ballot measure driven by venture capitalist Tim Draper. He tried and failed in the past to place an effort to break up California on…MORE

FDA To Crackdown on Non-dairy Products Labeling

  Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb told a Washington, D.C. event earlier this week that the FDA will crack down on the use of the term “milk” for nondairy products. As reported by Politico, Gottlieb told the Politico Pro Summit,  the agency will soon issue a guidance document outlining changes to its so-called…MORE

Ferguson Fire Now Largest Blaze Burning in California

(photo courtesy:  U.S. Forest Service) (KMJ) – The Ferguson fire, burning in Mariposa County’s Merced River Canyon, is now the largest, active wild fire in California.  The blaze has torched over 17,000 acres and continues to burn in steep, rugged terrain. This fire continues to cause smoke health advisories for most of the Central Valley…MORE

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate to Visit the Central Valley

(KMJ) – Republican Gubernatorial candidate John Cox will make a campaign stop in the Central Valley Wednesday. His campaign says the  businessman  will host a news conference to discuss California’s water and unaffordibility crises at the Friant-Kern Canal in Sanger. Here are the specific details: Where: Friant-Kern Canal, located at 22300 E. Kings Canyon Road, Sanger, CA…MORE

Charges Filed in Tower District Tattoo Shop Murders

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Charges have just been filed against the man accused in the Tower District tattoo shop murders. The Fresno County DA’s Office says 27-year-old Cruz Hinojosa has been charged for the Saturday night killings — which claimed the lives of Pisa Xayapheth and Jesse Hernandez — as well as the attempted murder of…MORE

$2 Billion Available in 2017 Disaster Funds

  Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says agricultural producers affected by hurricanes and wildfires in 2017 now may apply for assistance to help recover and rebuild their farming operations. The program, known as the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program, or 2017 WHIP, was authorized by Congress earlier this year by the Bipartisan Budget Act of…MORE

Community Meeting Planned To Discuss Ferguson Fire

(KMJ) – Cal Fire, The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Forest Service will hold a community meeting Tuesday Night to discuss the battle against the Ferguson Fire.  Here are the details: FERGUSON FIRE COMMUNITY MEETING WHAT: The Unified Commanders, CAL FIRE, US Forest Service and Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting a…MORE

Valley Heat Prompts Fresno to Open Cooling Centers

(KMJ) –  With Tuesday temperatures forecast to hit 105 degrees or hotter, the City of Fresno says it will open its cooling centers to provide relief from the heat. At noon, the City will activate the following four Cooling Centers and will remain open until 8:00 p.m: Ted C. Wills Community Center — 770 N. San Pablo Frank H.…MORE