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ALRB Officially Decertifies The UFW From Gerawan Farmworkers

ALRB Officially Decertifies The UFW From Gerawan Farmworkers

FRESNO (KMJ) — California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) has made official the decision by Gerawan Farming employees to decertify themselves from the United Farm Workers union. The decision announced Thursday means the employees of Gerawan Farming will no longer be represented by the union. It follows the ALRB’s counting of worker’s ballots on September…MORE

Tulare Regional Medical Center to Reopen

Tulare Regional Medical Center to Reopen

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tulare Regional Medical Center suspended all operations on October 29, 2017 following Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing the month before. A year later, the hospital is planning to reopen. A news release issued late Thursday afternoon says the hospital is scheduled to open at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 15th. The…MORE

Blue Mass In Downtown Fresno To Commemorate Law Officers, Fire, Emergency Personnel

Blue Mass In Downtown Fresno To Commemorate Law Officers, Fire, Emergency Personnel

FRESNO,CA(KMJ) – A special Blue Mass is taking place Friday in Downtown Fresno. All faiths are welcome to attend the service at St. John’s Cathedral at 2814 Mariposa Street. The 6th Annual Blue Mass will be lead by Bishop Armando Ochoa to commemorate all law officers, fire, and emergency personnel who serve within the Diocese…MORE

Double Murder Suspect Has Black Eye At Arraignment, Pleads Not Guilty To Murder, Arson

Double Murder Suspect Has Black Eye At Arraignment, Pleads Not Guilty To Murder, Arson

  UPDATE: September 27, 2018 12:58 p.m. – Fresno County Sheriff”s Office issues following statement on Alan DuPras’ injuries: On Tuesday, during the booking process, inmate Alan DuPras became uncooperative with correctional officers. He attempted to walk away from them after he refused to follow their instructions. Officers stopped him from leaving by placing him…MORE

Central Valley Gets Share Of $200 Million CARB Money For Clean Freight Transportation

  [File] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced up to $205 million in grants for projects designed to accelerate the adoption of clean freight technologies and reduce air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state. Eleven projects will receive $150 million from California Climate Investments –…MORE

DA: Double Murder Suspect’s Case “Eligible For The Death Penalty”

DA: Double Murder Suspect’s Case “Eligible For The Death Penalty”

FRESNO (KMJ) — The man arrested for the murder of his estranged wife and mother-in-law could face the death penalty. Alan DuPras was taken into custody outside his home in Kingsburg on Tuesday. He is facing charges relating to the deaths of 55 year old Jennifer DuPras and her mother 88 year old Cynthia Houk.…MORE

CHP: Gladding Suspect Visited Teen Drinking Spot Before Fatal Crash

CHP: Gladding Suspect Visited Teen Drinking Spot Before Fatal Crash

FRESNO (KMJ) — The California Highway Patrol has confirmed that the suspect in the Gavin Gladding hit and run visited an area known for underage drinking shortly before the fatal crash in Northeast Fresno. Investigators have established that Rogelio Alvarez-Maravilla was on Sky Harbour Road, near Millerton Lake and Table Mountain Casino, in the hours…MORE

Report: Calif. Among Least Teacher-Friendly States

Report: Calif. Among Least Teacher-Friendly States

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California is among the least teacher-friendly states in the nation, according to a new WalletHub report. The state ranks 31st overall. When it comes to the student-teacher ratio, California comes in dead last. It also gets low scores for the average starting salary, income growth potential, the quality of the public school…MORE

Visalia Campaign Office of Congressional Candidate Andrew Janz Vandalized

Visalia Campaign Office of Congressional Candidate Andrew Janz Vandalized

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Visalia campaign office of Congressional Candidate Andrew Janz was vandalized on Monday. The property owners discovered multiple windows on the north side of the building on Mooney just North of Tulare Street had been vandalized. Windows at Andrew Janz’s office and a chiropractic office, next door were broken. Visalia…MORE

Memorial Held For Clovis Unified’s “Unique” Gavin Gladding

Memorial Held For Clovis Unified’s “Unique” Gavin Gladding

FRESNO (KMJ) — Family and friends of Clovis Unified educator Gavin Gladding have said goodbye to the 43 year old father of two who was killed in a fatal hit and run just over a week ago. Hundreds of mourners gathered inside People’s Church in Northeast Fresno Monday morning, as they gathered to say a…MORE