Edward Louis Mashek of Fresno. A judge has issued an arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on a robbery charge. Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a late night robbery that occurred near the intersection of Kings Canyon Road and Clovis Avenue. They spoke with the victim who explained that four men jumped…… MORE
California Regulators Reject New Lethal Injection Method
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California regulators for the second time Monday rejected a proposed new method of carrying out the death penalty by lethal injection, another move that slows the process for California to resume executing death row inmates. A voter-backed initiative aimed at speeding up executions, though, may render the regulators’ decision moot. The Office…… MORE
China Imports More U.S. Trash than Ag Products
China imports more U.S. trash than agricultural commodities, but that could soon change. China earlier this year filed a notice with the World Trade Organization about its plans to limit the entry of “foreign waste.” The Wall Street Journal reports this week that under the new rules, China by year’s end would ban imports of…… MORE
FUSD Responds To Parent Outraged Over Policy On Kneeling
[Photo: File Liz Kern] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified responds to a parent outraged over the district’s policy on kneeling. Parent “Kevin” is related to someone working in the Fresno Unified School District and says an email was sent out Monday to staff regarding the district’s position on the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance.…… MORE
At Least 10 Killed in Northern Calif. Wildfires
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local): 4:55 p.m. Officials say at least seven more people have died in fast-moving wildfires in California wine country, bringing the total number of fatalities to 10. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office tweeted Monday that seven fire-related deaths were reported from…… MORE
Gusty Winds & Wildfire Smoke Prompts Valley Air District’s Health Caution
[Photo: Sequoia Nat’l Forest ] Gusty winds and wildfire smoke prompts the Valley Air District to issue a health cautionary statement effective Monday, October 9th through the evening for Fresno, Kings, Tulare & Valley air basin of Kern Counties. “So, the fires that are occurring up north right now – the wind is pushing it out…… MORE
Sen. Feinstein Running for Reelection Next Year
Dianne Feinstein running for reelection next year (CNN) – Sen. Dianne Feinstein is running for re-election next year, a spokesperson for the California Democrat told CNN on Monday. The announcement was first tweeted by an unverified Twitter account affiliated with Feinstin. “I am running for reelection to the Senate. Lots more to do: ending gun…… MORE
Valley Veterans On Athletes Taking A Knee: “Shame On Them”
FRESNO (KMJ) — The act of taking a knee, to protest against racism and police brutality, has been rebuked by Central Valley veterans. The public demonstration started on the national stage last year with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, but has since spread. Vice President Mike Pence walked out of a football game…… MORE
Valley Veterans Take Off On The 14th Central Valley Honor Flight
FRESNO (KMJ) — Veterans from across the Central Valley are now on a three-day visit to the East Coast, taking part in what organizers call a “trip of a lifetime” to see the memorials dedicated to their actions. The 68 former service members, whose ages range from 80 to 97, were assembled inside Fresno Yosemite…… MORE
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