FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The agreement between the High-Speed Rail Authority and Kings County means a dismissal of California Environmental Quality Act litigation, pertaining to the Fresno to Bakersfield stretch of the bullet train. The lawsuit, which has been among numerous legal and controversial issues plaguing the $68 billion project, alleged improper use of bond money.…… MORE
Calif. Bill Would Ban Employers from Requesting Salary History
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic California Assemblywoman Susan Eggman of Stockton has introduced new legislation, which would make it illegal for employers to ask job applicants how much they earned under their previous employer. If approved, the measure would also require that companies also provide applicants with a pay scale, if asked. Eggman believes that the…… MORE
Fresno’s Bitwise Industries Is Expanding
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s Bitwise industries – trailblazing the tech industry in Fresno – announces it’s expanding. The Fresno company set out to start a tech revolution in the city by building a tech campus in Downtown Fresno, teaching people to code, and build software with local talent. Bitwise CEO Jake Soberal says all of those…… MORE
Salman Pleads Not Guilty of Backing Husband’s Massacre
OAKLAND, California (CNN) – The widow of the man who killed 49 people at an Orlando gay nightclub last year pleaded not guilty in a federal court in Oakland on Wednesday to all charges filed against her. A grand jury this month charged Noor Salman with obstruction of justice and aiding and abetting her husband’s…… MORE
Homicide Investigation At Fresno Shopping Center
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Police are looking for tips after a man is killed in Northeast Fresno. The investigation began as a suspicious death and later turned into a homicide investigation. Police got the call at 8:08 Wednesday morning, that a security guard found a man with blood on his face lying in the parking lot at…… MORE
More Snow Forecast For The Central Valley’s Higher Elevations
FRESNO (KMJ) — The bands of precipitation forecast for the Central Valley have prompted both a Winter Storm Warning in the Sierra Nevada above 5000 feet, and a Wind Advisory in the lower elevations. Both are in effect from Wednesday evening until Thursday morning. The wet weather associated has also renewed flooding concerns in the…… MORE
Free Water Contamination Testing for Calif. Public Schools
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Under a new rule announced by the State Water Resources Control Board, California public schools may now request that drinking water be tested for lead contamination, at no charge. Lead in drinking water is often caused by corroded pipes, and outdated fixtures. The Golden State’s 9,000 K-12 schools get water from more…… MORE
Abortion Rates Fall to Multi-Decade Low
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A historic low, when it comes to the number of U.S. women having abortions. According to a new report from the Guttmacher Institute, there were 926,000 abortions in 2014, the latest year for which figures are available. That’s fewer than 15 abortions per women between the ages of 15 to 44, and…… MORE
Blue Tech Valley Cluster Kicks Off At Fresno State
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State continues to position itself as a leader in water and AG technology. On Tuesday, it kicked off the Blue Tech Valley Cluster – which will expand plug and play space for entrepreneurs and 64 internships, The cluster is the result of a $5 million dollar grant from the California Energy…… MORE
Fresno “Tacos” Adopt Taco Emoji
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Grizzlies are pushing the “Fresno Tacos” brand even further in 2017. Just like last year, the Grizzlies will be the “Fresno Tacos” every Taco Tuesday home game. But, this year they will also be the “Fresno Tacos” if they’re on the road on a Tuesday. The team’s big announcement…… MORE
