FRESNO (KMJ) — A local union is taking part in a national effort to demand that the federal government boost employee numbers at all VA facilities. The AFGE (American Federation of Government Employees) Local 2654 says there are more than 49,000 vacancies across the country, and it means veterans are being deprived of the health…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A date has been set for Kori Ali Muhammad’s competency trial. The proceedings are expected to establish if he is able to face the ten felony charges laid against him, or if he will be sent to a state hospital for treatment. The competency trial is scheduled for January 8th 2018, with…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Members of Fresno Unified School District’s Board of Education say free speech is allowed, but remind its President that his position has a responsibility. The discussion during Wednesday evening’s meeting saw trustees again weigh in on the issue which has surrounded Brooke Ashjian for months, after comments published in the Fresno Bee…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The author of the City of Fresno’s new no-camping ordinance says the new rule is already making an impact. The “Unhealthy and Hazardous Camping Act” was passed by Fresno City Council in August, after it was proposed by District 2’s Steve Brandau (click here to read more). “So we’re in the very…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The federal government is now assisting in the battle to control the series of wildfires impacting Northern California. A Presidential Major Disaster Declaration was approved Tuesday, following Governor Brown’s request. “The Federal Emergency Management Agency has responded promptly to assist California in fighting these terrible fires,” said Governor Jerry Brown in a…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The act of taking a knee, to protest against racism and police brutality, has been rebuked by Central Valley veterans. The public demonstration started on the national stage last year with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, but has since spread. Vice President Mike Pence walked out of a football game…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Veterans from across the Central Valley are now on a three-day visit to the East Coast, taking part in what organizers call a “trip of a lifetime” to see the memorials dedicated to their actions. The 68 former service members, whose ages range from 80 to 97, were assembled inside Fresno Yosemite…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The signing of Senate Bill 54 has been celebrated in Sacramento by its author Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León, but a Fresno City Councilman fears the approval of the “sanctuary state” bill could see repercussions for local residents. “I’m really worried about the impact to our city, the City of…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Bag checks, wanding, and new patrols, are all part of a push to ensure this year’s Big Fresno Fair remains safe. It comes as the country continues to deal with the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, now described as the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. “We were very proactive in…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The big times are back as the Big Fresno Fair starts up again for 2017. Described as the 5th largest event of its kind in California, around 650,000 attendees are expected through the gates over the course of this year’s run. “We have quite few new exhibits this year, reveals Deputy Manager…… MORE
