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Fresno County’s Sheriff Meets Trump, Discusses California’s Immigration Policy

Fresno County’s Sheriff Meets Trump, Discusses California’s Immigration Policy

[Photo: Sheriff Margaret Mims] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Sheriff Margaret Mims and other California law enforcement and public officials met with President Trump on Thursday in the Nation’s capital. “The President wanted to hear from all of us individually about the impacts of the Sanctuary State Law, and so that’s what we told him, said…MORE

CA Attorneys Could Face Discipline for Consensual Sexual Relationships

CA Attorneys Could Face Discipline for Consensual Sexual Relationships

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Attorneys who have a consensual sexual relationship with a client could face discipline, under new rules approved by the California Supreme Court. Beginning in November, such interaction will be prohibited, unless it precedes a professional relationship, or the client is the lawyer’s spouse or domestic partner. Supporters claim the relationship between a…MORE

CA Could Require Solar Panels on New Homes

CA Could Require Solar Panels on New Homes

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State could mandate that most new homes include solar panels, beginning in 2020. The California Energy Commission is set to vote May 9 on the standard. It would apply to all homes, condominiums, and apartments up to 3 stories high. Structures with roofs too small to accommodate panels, or those…MORE

VIDEO: Fresno Co. Jail Lobby Shooter Transported to Prison

VIDEO: Fresno Co. Jail Lobby Shooter Transported to Prison

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Convicted Fresno County Jail lobby shooter Thong Vang was transported to Wasco State Prison Wednesday morning. Vang was sentenced last week to 112 years-to-life behind bars for shooting correctional offers Toamalama Scanlan and Juanita Davila, in September of 2016. Sheriff Margaret Mims says, “He’s proven he cannot act in a civilized manner…MORE

CA Sues Trump Administration Over Clean Car Requirements

CA Sues Trump Administration Over Clean Car Requirements

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Governor Jerry Brown announced Tuesday that the State of California and 17 others, are suing the Trump Administration, in an effort to block the EPA from watering down ambitious fuel efficiency requirements. The feds say clean car standards for model years 2022 through 2025 should be abandoned. They’ve argued that tougher mileage…MORE

Study: Raw Fruits & Vegetables Better for the Brain

Study: Raw Fruits & Vegetables Better for the Brain

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Increasing the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables you eat may result in improve brain function. That’s among the findings of a new study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, which compared the intake of raw foods to those cooked or canned. The top raw fruits and vegetables linked to better…MORE

Ford Recalls 350,000 Trucks & SUVs

Ford Recalls 350,000 Trucks & SUVs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Ford is recalling around 350,000 pickups and SUVs due to transmission issues. The recall covers the 2018 F-150 truck and Expedition large SUV, with 10-speed automatic transmissions, as well as the 2018 F-650 and F-750 trucks, that have 6-speed transmissions. Ford says a clip to lock the gear shift cable could come…MORE

“Right to Repair Act” Introduced in Calif. Assembly

“Right to Repair Act” Introduced in Calif. Assembly

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill introduced in the California Assembly would require that manufacturers of electronic devices make repair parts and information, available to product owners and third-party shops. California joins 17 others in considering such legislation. However, companies like Apple and Microsoft are staunchly opposed. They argue that allowing users to fix their own…MORE

Bill Would Increase Privacy Protections for CA Pot Users

Bill Would Increase Privacy Protections for CA Pot Users

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — New legislation proposed in the California Assembly calls for banning retail pot shops, from selling customer data to third parties without consent. Introduced by Democratic Assemblyman Evan Low, the measure would also block employers from obtaining information about workers who purchase marijuana. Similar protections already exist for medical customers. However, the bill…MORE

Legislation Would Limit CA Opioid Prescriptions to 3 Days

Legislation Would Limit CA Opioid Prescriptions to 3 Days

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — New legislation calls for limiting opioid prescriptions to no more than 3 days. The measure, introduced by Calif. Democratic Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez, would also require a doctor to justify why a particular dosage is needed, if it hasn’t decreased after the third refill. Opioids, designed only for temporary pain relief, led to…MORE