SACRAMENTO – 78% of California voters surveyed in a UC – Berkley poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times say they think crime has risen statewide over the last year. Many respondents support tough-on-crime reforms, and a 2 to 1 support for reforming Prop 47 – the ballot measure which voters passed in 2014, that…… MORE
(KMJ) – Despite the state lifting mask mandates for fully vaccinated residents at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, masking rules remain in place for all California school students. Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Doctor Mark Ghaly announced Monday the state will reassess the current mask requirement for schools February 28th. The new recommendation will be based…… MORE
FRESNO — Not far from downtown Fresno at Radio Park, the Newsom Administration’s Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot joined Fresno City Mayor Jerry Dyer to announce $14.9 million in first-ever grant awards to expand access to cultural and natural resources for youth in underserved communities throughout the state. Nearly $1 million in grants from…… MORE
Fresno, Calif. – The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office is reminding football fans to stickto the “Go Safely” game plan and designate a sober driver if you plan on drinking at a Super BowlLVI watch party. On Super Bowl LVI Sunday (Feb. 13, multiple Fresno County law enforcement agencies will haveadditional officers on patrol looking…… MORE
SAN FRANCISCO – As part of his landmark $1.1 billion Clean California initiative, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the award of $311.7 million for 126 beautification projects along the state highway system – with 98 percent of the projects benefiting historically underserved or excluded communities. Designed to foster cultural connections and civic pride, the projects…… MORE
(KMJ) – Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer launches a new campaign to crackdown on litter across the city. This multi-media effort encourages residents to do their part to keep Fresno clean by properly disposing their waste, such as paper wrappers, empty bottles and cans, and cigarette butts. The campaign theme is “Don’t Be A Litterhead” and…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection subpoenaed former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Wednesday, seeking to question an ally of former President Donald Trump who promoted false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. The committee is demanding information and testimony from Navarro, who they say was…… MORE
LINDSAY, CA (KMJ) – The District Attorney in Tulare County says a 41-year-old man is being arraigned Tuesday for trying to murder his pregnant wife in Lindsay. DA Tim Ward has announced attempted murder charges against Antonio Salas Cisneros Ward says the 41 year-old allegedly shot at his pregnant wife and unborn baby on last…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The election of whether to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom cost taxpayers just over $200 million. The final tally released Thursday by the Secretary of State’s office is about 28% less than what state officials had budgeted. The state Legislature set aside just over $278 million for the Sept. 14 election.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the “violent insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it’s not the party’s job to police the views of lawmakers. As former President Donald Trump has downplayed the attack by his supporters last year —…… MORE
