FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A celebration was held Friday in Central Fresno’s Radio Park, to announce that the petition Fresno for Parks has gathered enough signatures from supporters. Former Mayor Ashley Swearengin made the announcement that the Fresno for Parks and Arts ballot measure is moving forward, a 3/8 of a cent tax measure…… MORE
Trump Lauds Latest Economic Growth Numbers
WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Donald Trump on Friday seized on a strong GDP growth rate for the second quarter of the year to tout the economic gains made during his presidency and argued the US is experiencing an economic boom. [van id=”cnnmoney/2018/07/27/donald-trump-south-lawn-economic-growth-sot-vpx.cnn”] The US economy grew at a 4.1% annual rate in the second quarter of…… MORE
Brown Seeks Tax Increase for 911 System Overhaul
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gov. Jerry Brown is pushing for another tax increase, in an effort to overhaul the state’s 911 emergency services infrastructure. He’s asking lawmakers to scrap an existing tax on in-state phone calls, and implement a flat fee on all phones capable of dialing 911. It’s expected to be around 34 cents a…… MORE
North Korea Turns Over Soldier Remains
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Central Fresno Porch Thieves Caught on Video
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is now asking for you help to track down a pair of suspects wanted for stealing items from a porch in Central Fresno. Sheriff’s Deputies released the following information: Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on 7/22/18, a man and woman were caught on camera sneaking up to the front…… MORE
NAFTA Back in the Spotlight
The Mexican negotiating team is back in Washington to continue the North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation after talks among the U.S., Mexico, and Canada stalled two months ago. The Mexican Economy Minister will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer for the first time since the Mexican presidential election on July first to…… MORE
Thousands Evacuate as Deadly Wild Fire Pushes Toward Redding
(photo courtesy: KCRA) (KMJ) – Cal Fire says says an explosive wildfire burning in Shasta County has killed a bulldozer operator and is pushing closer to the city of Redding. The Carr Fire has been burning since Monday afternoon. Thursday, a privately hired bulldozer operator was killed and three firefighters were burned while battling this…… MORE
50 Chihuahuas, 5 Cats Pulled From Coarsegold Hoader, Madera County Animal Shelter Needs Urgent Help
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Madera County Animal Shelter says 50 chihuahuas and 5 cats were found living in two vehicles in Coarsegold. Officials got a tip from a resident, and found the dogs and cats living in a camper and RV in the hogan mountain road area. The temperatures inside the two vehicles were…… MORE
Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency Due to Ferguson Fire
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Jerry Brown has issued an emergency proclamation for Mariposa County due to the Ferguson Fire. The Ferguson Fire was currently at 43,299 acres, and at 27 percent containment as of Thursday afternoon when the California Governor made his proclamation. Gov. Brown declaring a state of emergency makes in Mariposa…… MORE
9 Year-Old Waterford Boy Killed After He Rides Into Intersection
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department says it was an accident. 9-year-old Johnny Davis, was riding south on Tim Bell Road, on Tuesday night. He was approaching Yosemite Boulevard/Highway 132. The Sheriff’s Department says the road is really steep, apparently as he was riding down he couldn’t stop. The driver of…… MORE
