FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposed sales tax increase in the City of Fresno is part of Mayor Lee Brand’s plan to bolster both public safety and bring in more money to the parks. Mayor Brand unveiled his plan Monday morning to source around $44 million of revenue annually for 15 years, with a half-cent increase.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State has introduced its newest Director of Athletics, with high praise from college President Joseph Castro. “Terry Tumey was the most qualified candidate among an exceptional pool of candidates,” said Castro to a packed room inside the Save Mart Center. “Terry is energetic, strategic, and personable.” Castro listed off a number…… MORE
MADERA (KMJ) — Work has begun on a $53 million office complex set to be the new home of Madera County’s Department Public Health and Department of Social Services. The groundbreaking on the Health and Human Services complex Friday morning saw officials from both departments, and members of the Board of Supervisors, turn out for…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has approved an ordinance which will allow construction to begin without full permits, in a bid to speed up residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The change would mean that, following the first round of comments on the plans and after establishing that the project is substantially acceptable, an at-risk…… MORE
TULARE (KMJ) — Tulare’s City Council has voted in a new mayor, following posts the previous one made on social media appearing to criticize the ag industry. In May, Carlton Jones wrote on Facebook that “ag strips the natural resources and contaminates our ground water and air.” At the time, he said it was one…… MORE
MADERA (KMJ) — Residential burning in Mariposa, Madera, and Merced Counties has been banned by Cal Fire, as the threat of wildfires continues in Central California. Officials said the move this week comes alongside warmer conditions and the abundance of dry grass. Locals who need to dispose of yard waste, such as leaves and branches,…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Ivanka Trump’s visit to the Central Valley, as part of an effort to bolster support for Republican political candidates in California, prompted protesters outside Fresno’s Harris Construction. Even before the President’s daughter arrived Monday morning, demonstrators had set up their signs and bullhorns in a bid to pass on their message to…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has voted to move forward with a Cannabis Business License Tax, which saw strong words both for and against the motion vocalized inside Fresno City Hall. Those in support cited the financial benefits and increased revenue for the City of Fresno. Those against spoke about the impact on neighborhoods…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Senate Bill blocking prosecution for Californians younger than 12 years old, for everything but the most serious offenses, is progressing in the state legislature. SB 439 is designed to protect younger children from the impact of the justice system. The proposed legislation would see only allegations of murder, rape with force,…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The 18 year old Buchanan High School student, who allegedly threatened a shooting at his own high school graduation, entered a not guilty plea inside Fresno County Superior Court. Kyle Dwelle’s arraignment Thursday morning came after he was arrested on two counts of felony criminal threats of death or great bodily injury…… MORE
