FRESNO (KMJ) — Two bands of wet weather are currently forecast for the Central Valley, but meteorologists say the coming week could bring even more. The first bout of precipitation is due over the weekend, with as much as half and inch of rain in the Fresno area. “Right now the timing has that storm…… MORE
TPP Leaves U.S. Behind
The 11 remaining Trans-Pacific Partnership countries officially left the U.S. behind this week by signing an amended agreement that does not include the United States. The 11 nations signed what is now called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership the same day the U.S. moved to a more trade protectionist status, rolling out…… MORE
State Center College’s District Office Moving Downtown Fresno, Purchasing Historic Guarantee Building
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The District Office for the State Center Community College District is moving to downtown Fresno. At its March 6, 2018 Board of Trustees meeting, the SCCCD Board approved the $10,685,000 purchase of a 12-story building located at 1177 Fulton Street. Pending a successful escrow, the 82,000 sq. ft., historic office building…… MORE
“Right to Repair Act” Introduced in Calif. Assembly
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill introduced in the California Assembly would require that manufacturers of electronic devices make repair parts and information, available to product owners and third-party shops. California joins 17 others in considering such legislation. However, companies like Apple and Microsoft are staunchly opposed. They argue that allowing users to fix their own…… MORE
Strathmore Man Sentenced To Life For Child Molestation
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Strathmore man is sentenced to life in prison for child molestation. On Thursday, March 8th, Tulare County Superior Court Judge Kathryn Montejano sentenced 40 year-old Steven Curbow, of Strathmore, to 38-years-to-life. In December, Curbow pleaded no contest to two counts of forcible rape against a female victim who was…… MORE
Million Dollar Improvement Package Approved For Chukchansi Park
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has given the green light to allow $1.2 million of improvements to Downtown’s Chukchansi Park. The collective decision was made Thursday morning. The money will be coming from the stadium’s capital reserve fund and is destined for non-structural work. “So the first step is to extend the safety netting…… MORE
President Trump Considering Trade Protection Measures Against China
The Trump administration is mulling trade protections against Chinese investments in the United States and a broad range of tariffs. The consideration is seen as a punishment by the administration to Beijing for its alleged theft of intellectual property. An announcement by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office investigation into China’s intellectual property practices is…… MORE
Ribbon Cutting For Fresno PD’s New Northwest Station
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A ribbon cutting took place Wednesday for the Fresno Police Department’s new Northwest station on Shaw. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand was joined at the ribbon cutting ceremony by City Manager Wilma Quan Schecter, Police Chief Jerry Dyer, Council President Esmeralda Soria, Council Members Luis Chavez, Steve Brandau, Paul Capriolo and…… MORE
AG Sessions Sues California – Governor Brown Says It’s “Dividing America”
SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the State of California alleging that three pieces of legislation interfere with federal law enforcement efforts. The paperwork was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California on Tuesday. According to the DOJ, Senate Bill 54 restricts state and…… MORE
Motorcyclist Arrested After Leading Fresno Police On High Speed Chase Through 2 Counties
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man was arrested after he led Fresno police on a high-speed pursuit through two counties. It started Wednesday morning in Fresno near Belmont and Broadway, when an officer pulled the man over for speeding and failing to yield in downtown Fresno. Police say he took off onto…… MORE
