FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to the quality of education in America, California ranks 29th overall. That’s according to WalletHub, which is out with its list of the least- and most -educated states in the union. The Golden State ranks 9th, when considering the caliber of universities, and 14th, for the percentage of bachelor’s…… MORE
Play About Dead People – Not Pulled Because Of Homosexual Content
CLOVIS (KMJ) — Clovis Unified says the recent decision to cancel a play about three dead people in the afterlife being performed at Buchanan High School, was not due to its homosexual content. “I want to make it very clear that the play was not pulled because of the character who was a lesbian,” reveals…… MORE
DA Files Charges Against Man Accused of Crowbar Attack & Arson
(Photo: Fresno Fire) UPDATE 1/26/2017: The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed criminal charges against Richard Garcia related to Tuesday’s house fire near Dakota and West Avenues. 59-year-old Garcia was charged with felony arson and two counts felony assault with a deadly weapon. He is currently in custody at the Fresno County Jail. Garcia…… MORE
Attempted Robbery At Fresno EECU Credit Union
FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) – A suspect with a steak knife attempts to rob a credit union in Fresno. On Tuesday, January 24th at 8:24 AM, North West patrol and traffic officers were dispatched to the Educational Employees Credit Union at 3488 E. Shaw Avenue where they received a call of a male holding a knife…… MORE
Brown Says California Will Work to Protect its Interests in “State of State”
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Jerry Brown delivered his “State of the State” address on Tuesday. Here’s the transcript, provided by the Governor’s office: “Thank you. Thank you for all that energy and enthusiasm. It is just what we need for the battle ahead. So keep it up and don’t ever falter. This is…… MORE
Castro Announces Plans for Performing Arts Center
Fresno, CA (KMJ) Before a large crowd at the Save Mart Center Tuesday, Fresno State President Joseph Castro announced the formation of a new President’s Commission on the Future of Arts and Humanities that will begin an effort to build a new performing arts center. “Fresno State is on a positive trajectory that I have…… MORE
Trump EPA Plan Calls for Eliminating WOTUS
New President Donald Trump’s plan for the Environmental Protection Agency includes eliminating the Waters of the U.S. rule. The Trump administration calls WOTUS a burdensome regulation that is “harmful and unnecessary.” A leaked agency action plan for the administration lists WOTUS, along with Clean Air Act greenhouse gas regulations, the Clean Power Plan and the…… MORE
Tim DeRuyter Hired at Cal
(KMJ) – Former Fresno State football coach Tim DeRuyter has been hired to be Cal’s new defensive coordinator, the school announced on Monday. DeRuyter will join new head coach Justin Wilcox’s football staff. While at Fresno State, DeRuyter led the Bulldogs to a Mountain West Championship in 2013. DeRuyter was fired midway through the 2016…… MORE
CA Bill Aims to Help Young Families Purchase Their First Home
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Republican State Assemblyman Jim Patterson of Fresno, has introduced a bill that aims to make it easier for young families in the Golden State, to purchase a home. If approved, Patterson says his legislation would allow first-time buyers to “deduct closing costs, somewhere in the neighborhood of 2 to 3 percent of…… MORE
Rising Pension Costs Could Mean Cuts in Calif. Education Funding
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California public school districts are faced with having to reallocate billions of dollars from the classroom, to cover retirement promises. According to state estimates, contributions to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System are expected double, within the next six years. That’s now leading to fears of larger class sizes, pay freezes, and…… MORE
