FRESNO (KMJ) — A date has been set for Kori Ali Muhammad’s competency trial. The proceedings are expected to establish if he is able to face the ten felony charges laid against him, or if he will be sent to a state hospital for treatment. The competency trial is scheduled for January 8th 2018, with…… MORE
Death Toll Keeps Climbing at Wine Country Fires
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — A fifth day of desperate firefighting in California wine country brought a glimmer of hope Friday as crews battling the flames reported their first progress toward containing the massive blazes, and hundreds more firefighters poured in to join the effort. The scale of the disaster also became clearer as authorities…… MORE
Calif. Couple Survives Wildfire by Hiding in Swimming Pool
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Gov. Brown Signs Bill Boosting Support for Women & Children
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation improving services and support for women, children and families. Legislation signed Thursday protects new parents from losing their jobs and health care benefits. One bill extends family leave for small business workers –12 weeks of unpaid leave for those in companies with up to 49 employees.…… MORE
FUSD Board Agrees On Free Speech – But Ashjian Gets Schooled On Policy
FRESNO (KMJ) — Members of Fresno Unified School District’s Board of Education say free speech is allowed, but remind its President that his position has a responsibility. The discussion during Wednesday evening’s meeting saw trustees again weigh in on the issue which has surrounded Brooke Ashjian for months, after comments published in the Fresno Bee…… MORE
Man Escapes Santa Rosa Fire, Drives Through Engulfed Neighborhood
[van id=”van/batchfeed/2017/10/11/storyful_736f15b0-aeab-11e7-a1ce-35544966303c”] Wildfires kill couple married for 75 years and leave 500+ missing (CNN) – Nothing could separate Charles and Sara Rippey. Not war. Not even a deadly California wildfire that engulfed their house. They spent 89 years together, including their final moments in their Napa home, son Mike Rippey told CNN affiliate KPIX. Charles…… MORE
Fresno Police October Crime View: Uptick In Shootings, Pharmacy Burglary
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police release crime trends over the past 28 days in the city of Fresno. Overall violent crime is down in Fresno year-to-date, and in the past 28 days by 8%. Domestic violence was reduced just over 9% over the last 28 days. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says in…… MORE
Court Upholds Calif. Location Restrictions on Gun Shops
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that counties in the Golden State are allowed to restrict the location of stores that sell firearms. An 11-judge panel has upheld an Alameda County ordinance, which bans gun stores within 500 feet of schools, day-care centers, residential areas, liquor stores, as well…… MORE
Fresno Councilman Says His No-Camping Ordinance Is Working
FRESNO (KMJ) — The author of the City of Fresno’s new no-camping ordinance says the new rule is already making an impact. The “Unhealthy and Hazardous Camping Act” was passed by Fresno City Council in August, after it was proposed by District 2’s Steve Brandau (click here to read more). “So we’re in the very…… MORE
Governor Brown Signs Legislation To Improve Air Quality & Reduce Polluting Vehicles
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation Tuesday to increase zero-emission vehicle sales to improve air quality and accelerate the state’s transition away from fossil-fuel-powered engines. The Governor signed a slew of bills – one requires at least 50% of the state’s light-duty vehicle fleet to be zero-emission vehicles by 2025, up from the current…… MORE
