FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Subaru’s Share the Love Campaign brought in nearly 26-thousand dollars for charity. Lithia Subaru handed over a check for $25,978 on Tuesday to the Down Syndrome Association of Central California. The donation comes from the campaign which took place in December of 2016. For every new car sold or leased, Subaru…… MORE
Former Fresno County Workers Plead Not Guilty To Stealing From The Dead
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Former Fresno County workers are accused of stealing from the dead plead not guilty to the felony charges. Six of eight people accused of stealing from the dead pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a Fresno courtroom, while the others await their hearing, including one scheduled for Thursday, March 29th. The State…… MORE
Bill Would Give Calif. Teachers More Time to Earn Tenure
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic Calif. Assemblywoman Shirley Weber has proposed a bill, that would give teachers five years to earn permanent status. Weber argues that the current two-year process isn’t long enough, and teachers who don’t receive tenure within that timeframe, typically don’t get a second chance. If approved, the legislation would also require districts…… MORE
Gallup: Economic Confidence Down Following Inaction on Healthcare
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The latest Gallup poll shows a 10 point drop in economic confidence among Republicans, following the failure of Congress to hold a vote, on legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The Dow Jones had its worst week since September after that disappointment. Confidence among Democrats has seen a minimal…… MORE
Shooting Spree Suspect Arraignment Delayed – $7.5m Bail Set
FRESNO (KMJ) — The person accused of carrying out a murderous shooting spree in Southeast Fresno – has had his arraignment delayed. Kyle Holaday was scheduled to appear inside Fresno County Superior Court’s Department 34 Wednesday morning. He’s facing six felony charges: one count of murder, one count of cruelty to animals, and four counts…… MORE
Judge Approves Settlement to Protect Farmers’ Privacy
The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council this week closed the final chapter of their lawsuit challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s release of farmer and rancher personal information. A federal judge has approved a settlement that secures the private information of thousands of livestock and poultry farmers in 36 states.…… MORE
Spotlight is on House Intel Chair Rep. Devin Nunes
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Video: Sacramento ICE Town Hall Turns Hostile
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Trump Document Proposes Cuts to USDA Spending
An internal budget document by the Donald Trump administration outlines a plan to cut funding to the Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration this fiscal year. The document, sent to the House and Senate appropriations committees last week and obtained by Politico, offers detailed recommendations to make $18 billion of cuts in…… MORE
WalletHub: CA Taxpayers Getting Poor Return on Investment
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When examining what California gets for the tax money sent to the federal government, the state ranks 47th in the nation, according to a new WalletHub analysis. Looking at how much the state receives for education and public safety, California ranks 29th. However, when it comes to infrastructure and pollution, the Golden…… MORE
