FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Rebates for hybrid and electric vehicles would rise by $500 for low-income Californians, under legislation authored Democratic Assemblyman Jim Cooper. The measure also calls for outreach to disadvantaged communities, limiting eligibility for upper-income residents, and prioritizing rebates for low-income customers. Since 2010, more than $377 million in rebates have been issued, for…… MORE
DWP: Oroville Dam Structure “Safe” – Residents Still Need To Plan For Future
[Photo CA DWP] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Department of Water Resources officials spoke at a press conference at noon on Wednesday, with the DWR Director Bill Kroyle saying the dam structure is “safe” and the spillway “has been stable for a number of days.” Officials updated the situation at the Orville Dam saying they’ll be able to control…… MORE
More Rain On Its Way – With Flooding Concerns Too
FRESNO (KMJ) — A series of three storms are forecast to impact the Central Valley over the next few days, bringing fears of flooding along with them. The first is set to move in Thursday, but the National Weather Service is expecting mainly light precipitation. “Looks like one to two tenths of an inch in…… MORE
Trump Tells Canada to Expect Only “Tweaking” of NAFTA
During his visit with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump said there would only be “tweaking” needed to the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump called the trading relationship between the U.S. and Canada “outstanding,” but has yet to outline what kind of tweaks he has in mind for NAFTA. During a…… MORE
Man Allegedly Beats Female Co-Worker to Death in Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 28-year-old man has arrested for allegedly beating a female co-worker to death at a power plant in southeast Fresno. The two co-workers did not work at the Rio Bravo Power Plant, where the incident occurred, but were contract workers hired for a project. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says after lunch…… MORE
Fresno PD Arrests Two Men Accused of 9 Robberies
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two men are in custody, Fresno police say they are responsible for in a series of robberies in the city. Three liquor stores, three convenient stores, and three gas stations were struck -9 robberies in all over a period of two days, from February 9th to the 10th. Fresno Police Chief…… MORE
CA Republicans Propose Plan to Repair Roads & Highways
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Republicans in the California Assembly are proposing a $5.6 billion layout, for fixes and upgrades to roads and highways. It doesn’t call for any new taxes, although it would take all but $1 billion of that sum from the General Fund, by using an estimated $3 billion in sales tax, collected on…… MORE
World Ag Expo Begins Three Day Run
World Ag Expo opened its gates today at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. The three day run will celebrate the World Ag Expo’s 50th anniversary with various events. More than 1,500 exhibitors are expected along with about 100,000 visitors. According to the World Ag Expo website, attendees can get the latest news, information and updates…… MORE
Calif. Bill Seeks Later School Start Times
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Under legislation proposed in the California State Senate, public school districts would be required to begin classes no earlier than 8:30. That’s the same start time listed, in an advisory from the American Academy of Pediatrics. More than 3 million students attend middle and high schools in the Golden State. On average,…… MORE
Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years of Cookie Sales
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Girl Scouts celebrate a century of cookie sales. Jordan King is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Girl Scouts of Central California, she and scouts Sarah from Troop 3031 (above 2nd from left) and Vanessa from Troop 2518 (far left) visited KMJ and our Cumulus Radio station to spread the…… MORE
