Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt told lawmakers this week that the EPA has sent its repeal of the Waters of the U.S. rule to the federal register, beginning the process of ending the regulation. During a Senate budget hearing, Pruitt told lawmakers the measure was being sent to the federal register the same…… MORE
More Americans Spending All of Their Income on Living Expenses
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Nearly half of Americans are spending virtually all of their income on living expenses. According to the Center for Financial Services Innovation, the figure is even higher, at 54 percent, among those between the ages of 18 and 25. Researchers cite rising rents and higher transportation costs, along with irregular income. Almost…… MORE
Saving Health Care For Central Valley Residents Focus Of Coalition
[File: KMJ Liz Kern} FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A coalition of consumers, advocates and health care experts are gathering Wednesday morning, talking about saving health care for thousands of Central Valley residents. Some members are from groups including the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, and the Having Our Say Coalition, and Mi Familia Vota. “We’re…… MORE
Video: Man Rescued from Rushing Yuba River
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Man Busted for Indecent Exposure at Wild Water Adventure Park
CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) — A Clovis man has been jailed, for allegedly exposing himself to young children, at Wild Water Adventure Park. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 52-year-old Robert Jack King was touching himself inappropriately Monday, near the wave pool. A citizen’s arrest was made, and King was taken into custody on charges of indecent…… MORE
Fresno Aquarium Project Continues With Water Tank Delivery
FRESNO (KMJ) — Drivers traveling into Fresno on Highway 99 are now able to see one of the first physical signs of the Fresno Aquarium project. The 35,000 gallon fire protection water tank is now in place on a patch of land just north of Herndon Avenue. “It is a tank, but it’s not going…… MORE
California Democrats Call Stalled Republican Healthcare Plan “Very Divisive, Hateful”
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -The vote on the Republican plan to overhaul Obamacare is delayed, as Republicans try to gather more votes – but Democratic leaders in California are still concerned. U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein joined U.S. Senator Kamala Harris and Governor Jerry Brown, on a conference call Tuesday June 26th, less than two just hours…… MORE
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Moves Its Last Asian Elephant
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The last Asian elephant at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Shaunzi, has been moved to her new home – at the Los Angeles Zoo. Shaunzi lost her longtime companion, Kara, who had to be put down recently after chronic osteo-arthritis issues. Chaffee Zoo CEO Scott Barton says it had always been the…… MORE
National Spelling Champ Honored in Sacramento
(KMJ) – The victory tour continues for 12-year old Ananya Vinay. The Fresno girl who won the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee was honored by both the California Assembly and Senate in Sacramento on Monday. Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) will be joined by his fellow Assemblymembers to honor the Spelling Bee winner with a resolution…… MORE
Honeybee Colony Numbers Increasing
The Department of Agriculture says the number of managed honey bee colonies has increased over the last decade. While recent public attention has focused largely on colony mortality trends, overall colony numbers have increased since 2006. USDA says the number of managed colonies has increased from roughly two million in 2006 to near 2.8…… MORE
