FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Walmart ends plans for 1.2 million square foot distribution center in Merced, saying the nature of retail has changed the project was announced 12 years ago. Walmart has announced a change in its business plans and will not be building a warehouse and distribution center in Merced, company officials told the City. The…… MORE
Injured Correctional Officer Doing “Amazing Job” With Recovery
FRESNO (KMJ) — Family members of Fresno County Correctional Officer Toamalama Scanlan, injured after last year’s jail lobby shooting, say they’re excited he’s out of intensive care. Scanlan was severely hurt after the incident in September 2016, which also saw fellow Correctional Officer Juanita Davila injured as well. She has since been released from care,…… MORE
CSU Tuition Likely to Increase
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California State University trustees are expected to approve a 5 percent tuition increase, when they meet next week. For undergraduates, the cost would rise to $5,742; the price for credential programs would go up to $6,660. CSU officials estimate the increases should generate an additional $77 million in revenue, which they say…… MORE
Is There a Link Between Wealth and Honesty?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If you accidentally received a card containing $20, would you return it? According to the findings of a Dutch experiment, recently published in the National Bureau of Economic Research, the answer likely depends on how much money you already have. 180 households classified as wealthy, and 180 homes deemed poor, were sent…… MORE
Vote On Marijuana Dispensary Ban In Fresno – Delayed Again
FRESNO (KMJ) — The vote to ban recreational marijuana dispensaries in the City of Fresno has been put back to the end of April. The resolution, which also includes prohibiting operations and sales within city limits, was going to be heard on March 23rd. It was then scheduled for March 30th, and is now set…… MORE
Rep. Nunes: No Evidence of Trump’s Wiretap Claim
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Castro Says ICE At Fresno State Is For Career Event Only
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State President Joseph Castro writes on Twitter that ICE’s presence on campus Wednesday is for a scheduled career and internship expo only. The “Recruit Down the 99 and Beyond” event, taking place inside the Save Mart Center, is designed to match up students with opportunities to achieve their future career goals.…… MORE
Senator Calls for Restoration of Trade with Cuba
U.S. Senate Republican Jerry Moran is calling for the United States to restore trade with Cuba. Moran recently reintroduced legislation to lift the trade embargo against Cuba. The legislation would grant the private sector the freedom to export U.S. goods and services to Cuba, while protecting U.S. taxpayers from any risk resulting from trade.…… MORE
Calif. Seeks Unhappy Federal Scientists
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Public Utilities Commission is handing out flyers this week, at the Washington, D.C. offices of the EPA and Dept. of Energy. The goal is to lure federal scientists, who are at odds with the Trump Administration and the Republican-led Congress, over climate change. Commission President Michael Picker says his message…… MORE
Stockton Suspects Arrested For Cigarette Robberies In Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno police arrest three people from Stockton for stealing thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes from their victims. In all three Fresno-area robberies, the merchants were stocking up at Sam’s Club, spending up to $10k on cigarettes, and were then robbed at gunpoint back at their stores while unloading their trunks.…… MORE
