[van id=”politics/2018/03/13/rex-tillerson-statement-after-firing.cnn”] WASHINGTON (CNN) – Hours after his boss, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, was ousted Steve Goldstein, the under secretary of public affairs at the State Department has been fired by the White House. Goldstein publicly contradicted the White House account of how Tillerson was fired on Tuesday morning. Goldstein said Tillerson was officially…… MORE
475 Students Compete In 35th Annual Fresno County History Day
FRESN CA (KMJ) – The 35th Annual Fresno County History Day took place Saturday at Fresno Pacific University. 213 projects from 475 students were judged on historical accuracy, and clarity of presentation. Students from 4th graders on up to seniors conducted research then presented their topic in any number of ways from web sites…… MORE
Fresno State Coach Rodney Terry Named UTEP’s New Men’s Basketball Coach
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State is looking for a new coach for its men’s basketball team. UTEP has officially named Coach Rodney Terry as their men’s basketball coach. Terry will leave Fresno and head to El Paso, Texas to coach the Miners, appointed as the 19th head coach in UTEP men’s basketball history. Terry led…… MORE
Clovis Man Pleads Guilty To $24 Million Ponzi Scheme
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Clovis man has pleaded guilty to running a $24 million Ponzi scheme. 36-year-old Seth Depiano has been charged with mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. According to court documents, through his businesses – The Rental Group, US Funding and Home Services LLC, and Draymond Homes — Depiano promised investors that…… MORE
Mexico & Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
Mexico and Canada were happy to hear about President’s Trump’s willingness to exclude them from tariffs on steel and aluminum exports to the U.S. However, they expect any talks about a possible permanent exemption to take place outside of the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Politico quotes the Mexican Economy Ministry in a…… MORE
Governor Brown Invites President Trump to Inspect Valley Bridges
(KMJ) – Monday morning, Governor Jerry Brown sent a letter to President Donald Trump at the White House. It in he reasserts his stance that, in California, it’s more important to build bridges than walls. As proof, Brown invites the President to Fresno and Madera while he visits the Golden State this week to see…… MORE
Fresno Coroner’s Office Trying To Locate This Man’s Relatives
The Fresno County Sheriff – Coroner’s Office is asking the public’s help to locate relatives of Birjilio Chahutenango. On January 13th, a car struck and killed the 55-year-old man near Highway 180 and Van Ness in Fresno. So far, efforts to find his family have been unsuccessful. Without family members, the Coroner’s Unit can’t release the…… MORE
2nd Annual “Poker for Paws” Tournament Raises Money for Valley’s Cat House on The Kings
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Get ready to throw your money in the kitty at the 2nd Annual “Poker for Paws” Tournament Organizers are inviting you to the play poker on Saturday March 10th to benefit The Cat House on the Kings. The event raises money to pay for all the animals and spay and neutering…… MORE
California Bullet Train Costs Increasing to $77.3 Billion
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – High-Speed Rail is reporting delays and costs overruns in the billions. The California State Rail Authority announced on Friday that the bullet train’s price tag has gone up. It’s now $77.3 billion dollars, an increase of $13 billion from estimates two years ago to connect Los Angeles to San Francisco.…… MORE
California Fire Official Says Armed Man Has Taken 3 Hostages At Yountville Veterans Home
UPDATE: 1:40pm – SWAT, ATF responding to active shooter situation in Yountville at the largest veterans’ home in the US. Three hostages are being held near the dining hall of the 6,000 acre campus. The man was wearing body armor and armed with an automatic weapon. He fired as many as 30 shots. CHP is…… MORE
