SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The superintendent of a California school district says he will appeal a ruling in an equal pay lawsuit to the U.S. Supreme Court. The statement came Monday after an 11-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in favor of a Fresno County school employee who said…… MORE
Twin tunnels Considered Again for Calif. Water Project
LOS ANGELES (AP) – One tunnel or two? A week after Southern California’s largest water agency abandoned a plan to pay for much of the state’s ambitious water project, the funding debate begins again. The Metropolitan Water District board will vote Tuesday on whether to approve $5 billion in funding for a single tunnel that…… MORE
Calif. Bill Would Create Health Care Price Controls
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California’s government would set prices for health care services under a measure in the state Assembly. The bill introduced Monday comes amid a fierce debate in the Capitol about rising health care costs. It’s likely to draw intense opposition from physicians, hospitals and other health care providers. The measure by Democratic…… MORE
KMJ Teams-Up with Fresno Fire For March of Dimes “Bucks for Babies” Campaign
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The March of Dimes is saving babies — with your help. On a life-saving mission – the March of Dimes conducts research and works in the community doing advocacy for babies and moms. Executive Director Nancy Conway says it’s all to help to prevent infant mortality, “One in 10 babies is…… MORE
Domestic Violence Suspect Fights Arresting Officers, Punches Police K-9
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man wanted for domestic violence In Visalia fights arresting officers and punches a police dog. Andrew Sedillo had fled from officers in the morning on Thursday, April 5th. Visalia Police located him by Main and County Center. The 46 year-old man tried to run away, again. Police K-9 Bronson was…… MORE
President Trump Acknowledges Ag Pain Due to Tariff Talk
Politico says President Trump admitted publicly that his trade crackdown is causing U.S. farmers and ranchers to feel pain. He also says steps will be taken to address that reality. The president has directed Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue “to use his broad authority to implement a plan to protect our farmers and agricultural interests.”…… MORE
Officer-Involved Shooting In Earlimart Sends Suspected Car Thief To Hospital
[Photo; Tulare Sheriff”s Office] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An officer involved shooting Monday morning in Tulare County, leaves a suspect injured. A suspect was shot by an officer in Earlimart, in the area of Armstrong Avenue and South State Street. The California Highway Patrol and Tulare County Sheriff’s Office were both involved. The Sheriff’s Office…… MORE
Trump warns of ‘big price’ for backing Assad
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Governor Brown Reverses Decision To Release Convicted Murderer
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) —California Governor Jerry Brown reversed the decision by a parole board to release convicted murderer Gerardo Zavala. According to a release, the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office objected to 46 year-old Zavala’s release at his most recent parole hearing on November 8, 2017. Since Gov. Brown reversed the parole board’s decision,…… MORE
Armed Suspects On The Run In Madera County After Stabbing
MADERA (KMJ) — The search is on for a pair of suspects who are alleged to have stabbed a man in the leg during an armed robbery. Madera County Sheriff’s Office first responded to a home near Club Drive and Road 26 at around 1.30am Friday. Deputies were told by two men that they were…… MORE
