FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Hurricane Harvey animals are being airlifted out of Texas — and California will see some of them. The disaster is leaving pets all throughout Houston, helpless as shelters are overcrowded or flooded. People are rescuing dogs and cats in coolers, airlifting them to safety out of the area, even out of the…… MORE
Local Leaders Oppose Proposed New Rules For Telecommunications Firms
FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposed state senate bill, which aims to simplify the rules telecom providers have to abide by in California, has vocal opposition from a number of Central Valley cities. SB649 aims to help the roll out of the next generation of cellular technology, but it would involve limiting the opportunity for local…… MORE
Flex Alert Issued Due To Statewide Heatwave
(KMJ) CALIFORNIA FLEX ALERT ISSUED DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT PREDICTED HIGH TEMPERATURES FOR FRESNO: Friday 106 Saturday 109 Sunday 105 Monday 100 Get energy saving tips from The California Independent System Operator LOS ANGELES (AP) – Managers of California’s power grid are asking for voluntary conservation of electricity as forecasters predict…… MORE
Hurricane Irma Gains Strength
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Dow-DuPont Merger Deal Closes
The Dow-DuPont merger is officially a done deal. The merger is worth $150 billion and several spin-off companies could be formed soon. The Des Moines Register reports the first spinoff could be a combination of Pioneer and Dow AgroSciences. The reason that spinoffs could be formed soon is Dow and DuPont are under pressure…… MORE
Pres. Trump Pledges $1M to Flood Relief
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Satellite Image Shows Before & After Harvey
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Commercial Shops Hoping To Sell Recreational Pot Dealt Blow By Fresno Council
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Commercial and retail shops hoping to sell recreational marijuana will not be allowed in Fresno. After City Council’s 4-3 vote Thursday, the amendment will be back in council for a second reading and final approval mid September. Council President Clint Olivier and Council Members Esmeralda Soria and Oliver Baines were the “no”…… MORE
Sacramento Deputy Killed, 2 CHP Officers Wounded
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – One law-enforcement officer was killed and two others wounded when a gunman carrying a high-powered rifle shot through the door of his hotel room, then leapt out over a balcony and led police on a brief chase. He was captured minutes later when he crashed and was wounded by responding officers…… MORE
Calif. Lawmakers Spend Millions on Mailers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Assembly members spent $3.2 million sending mail to their constituents last year, taking advantage of a legislative perk that allows them to use taxpayer money to cover the costs. Lawmakers can’t use state funds for campaign mail. But an Associated Press analysis found members typically spend more in election years…… MORE
