FRESNO (KMJ) — “Nothing has changed in Fresno.” That declaration from Fresno City Councilmember Esmeralda Soria, who was the first to the podium inside Fresno City Hall. Thursday morning’s meeting was prompted by questions over Fresno’s position on immigration, in the wake of fears since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. “Fresno is a city which will…… MORE
Food Producers Accelerating Exports to Mexico
U.S. food producers are expediting shipments to Mexico and seeking alternative markets as concerns rise over immigration and trade policy changes. Food producers are lining up alternative markets as business could be at risk if clashes over trade and immigration escalate between Mexico and the U.S., according to Reuters. The new Donald Trump Administration…… MORE
Fresno State Signs 23 on National Signing Day
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – 23 football players signed their national letters of intent to play Fresno State football on Wednesday. The recruiting class is highlighted by a few locals, including Sanger DB Arron Mosby and players from Reedley and Bakersfield. Coach Jeff Tedford has only been on the job a few months – his assistants even…… MORE
Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Former Fresno State Mascot
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A former Fresno State “Time Out” mascot has been officially charged for a series of sexual gropings last year near the campus. The Fresno county District Attorney announces that Deandre JeanPierre has been charged with five misdemeanor counts of sexual battery against five different victims over the course of three months.…… MORE
Gallup: Overall Well-Being Has Declined Among Californians
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to physical health, the picture is improving improving nationwide. That’s according to the latest Gallup / Healthways Well-Being Index, which examined exercise trends, health and dental insurance stats, as well as smoking rates. But, California, has fallen behind, albeit slightly. The state now ranks 13th in the nation when…… MORE
Calif. Aquifers Beginning to Recharge
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Thanks to the recent storms, groundwater managers say California’s underground aquifers have begun to recharge. Many basins have filled up significantly; that’ll seep into the soil and help the severely low aquifers levels recover. Eventually, more water will be available for drinking and agriculture, and the risk for floods will be reduced.…… MORE
Rally In Clovis -Demanding Congressman Nunes Rescind Statement On Trump Ban
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -A rally was held Wednesday, outside of Congressman Devin Nunes’ Clovis office. Community Members were demanding Congressman Nunes “rescind Islamophobic, xenophobic and racist statement in support of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Refugees. The order suspends for 90 days all immigration for citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries. Representative Nunes says he supports comprehensive…… MORE
Costa Speaks on Los Banos Family Barred From Entering U.S.
(KMJ) – A Los Banos father and daughter are not being allowed back into the U.S. after President Donald Trump signed an executive order, banning immigrants from 7 different countries. Ahmed Ali and his 12-year-old daughter, Eman are currently in Djibouti, Africa. Ahmed and his wife, natives of Yemen, are now both U.S. citizens. Eman was…… MORE
Social Media Spreading #GeneralStrike Against Trump
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A call on social media to strike against President Donald Trump on February 17th. The strike showing up in events on Facebook – some say it may stem from an article January 30th in The Guardian. The British paper writes that protests are often ignored, but recent airport protests were effective because…… MORE
More Wet Weather Coming For The Central Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — Tricky driving conditions are on the horizon for the Central Valley as the weather is set to get interesting over the coming days. Wednesday started with fog, but Thursday and Friday will see rain falling from the skies. “It’s going to be unsettled weather on and off until at least early Saturday…… MORE
