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California Announces Power Bill Credit

California Announces Power Bill Credit

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — You could see some relief on your power bill this month. The California Public Utilities Commission has announced the amounts of its bi-annual California Climate Credit. PG&E customers will receive $55.17, SoCal Edison customers will receive $86, San Diego Gas and Electric customers will receive $78.22, Bear Valley customers will receive…MORE

New Federal Legislation To Target Illegal Bio-Labs

New Federal Legislation To Target Illegal Bio-Labs

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Congressman Jim Costa unveiled new federal legislation on Thursday that he said would improve training for building code enforcement officers. It comes after the discovery last year of an illegal bio-lab in Reedley. The lab contained unauthorized samples of bodily fluids, infectious diseases, medical tests, and nearly one thousand mice. A…MORE

Upgrades Made To Fowler Water Tower To Reduce Lead Contamination Risks

Upgrades Made To Fowler Water Tower To Reduce Lead Contamination Risks

FOWLER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Big changes are happening at the water tower in Fowler to help reduce the risk of lead contamination. You can see the work underway for a major makeover, including new paint. City leaders say the project involves upgrading the water tower frame and tank. The upgrades will be made so that…MORE

Tulare FFA Students Build Owl Boxes For Family-Owned Pistachio Company

Tulare FFA Students Build Owl Boxes For Family-Owned Pistachio Company

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A local and family-owned pistachio company has partnered with the Tulare chapter of the Future Farmers of America to support local students. Setton Farms bought dozens of owl boxes from South Valley students to be used in their pistachio orchards. FFA students from Mission Oak, Tulare Union, and Tulare Western High Schools…MORE

Wednesday Marks Opening Day of the Big Fresno Fair

Wednesday Marks Opening Day of the Big Fresno Fair

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Wednesday, October 2nd, is the opening day of the 2024 Big Fresno Fair, marking the start of 13 days of food and fun! Here’s what you need to know if you plan to head down to the fairgrounds! Fair Ticket Prices: Hours: Savings Events New Attractions Horse RacesToday is a Dark Day.…MORE

California Sued By Satire Site Over New Laws

California Sued By Satire Site Over New Laws

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A satire news outlet has filed suit against California over new state laws that they claim makes satire illegal. Governor Gavin Newsom this week signed several bills into law that focus on “deepfake” videos and stories published on social media and elsewhere.  The Babylon Bee website filed suit, alleging the laws clamp…MORE

Man Changes Plea To No Contest In Deadly Friant Crash

Man Changes Plea To No Contest In Deadly Friant Crash

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Family members of 22-year-old Amaya Chenot continue to keep her memory alive after her tragic death in April 2023. “She has a lot of great memories, a lot of great friends that still keep in contact with us and make sure that we know that she was loved,” Chenot’s aunt, Lindsay…MORE

Catholic Hospital in California Illegally Denied Emergency Abortion Says CA Attorney General

Catholic Hospital in California Illegally Denied Emergency Abortion Says CA Attorney General

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s attorney general is suing a Catholic hospital, saying that Providence St. Joseph Hospital illegally denied emergency abortion care to a woman whose pregnancy was no longer viable after her water broke 15 weeks into carrying twins. Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit Monday, which was filed that day in Humboldt County…MORE