FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposed state senate bill, which aims to simplify the rules telecom providers have to abide by in California, has vocal opposition from a number of Central Valley cities. SB649 aims to help the roll out of the next generation of cellular technology, but it would involve limiting the opportunity for local…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The latest effort to improve accountability, trust, and promote higher standards within Fresno Police has been unveiled by the City of Fresno. The Citizens’ Public Safety Advisory Board, revealed to the public Wednesday morning, will be tasked with advising the city’s Office of Independent Review and help improve community policing. The nine…… MORE
REEDLEY (KMJ) — A Central Valley school district is teaching both students and the public how to use social media responsibly. The cyber safety events are to explain how dangerous and potentially disastrous online sharing can be for those featured in the post. “You have someone who goes to a party, or a wedding, or…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Fresno Coalition of Interfaith Leaders is calling for the removal of Brooke Ashjian as the President of Fresno Unified’s School Board. A group of local leaders collected outside the school district’s headquarters in Downtown Fresno to make their demands public. “We are standing today in solidarity with our LGBT community, especially…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — An Excessive Heat Warning is now in force in the Central Valley, as an area of high pressure remains above us. “We’re looking at some record challenging heat over the next couple of days,” reveals Hanford based National Weather Service forecaster Kevin Durfee. There is even a chance of isolated thunderstorms. “Looking…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposed change to Fresno Municipal Code, to make camping within city limits against the law, passed its second reading Thursday. Fresno City Council approved the motion 6 votes to 1 during the Thursday morning meeting, with Councilmember Esmeralda Soria the one vote against the motion. The ordinance is expected to take…… MORE
VISALIA (KMJ) — A woman has been arrested after Visalia Police say she was waving a toy gun in a city park, prompting a school lockdown. Officers responded to Fairview Park after a report of someone there with a firearm; that call came in around 11am. “Due to the location of the park and close…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Two court appointed doctors now report that the alleged Downtown Fresno shooter is incompetent to stand trial. The results of the second assessment of Kori Ali Muhammad came Tuesday morning inside Fresno County Superior Court. The first report was presented to the court in June, the second was requested in July (click…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Central Valley school districts are warning their students not to look directly into the sun, without proper eye protection, during the upcoming solar eclipse. The August 21st event, which is scheduled to start at around 9am and end at around 11.40am in the Fresno area, is described as an “awe inspiring sight”…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Central Valley is expected to be one of the areas most affected by a statewide shortfall of primary care providers over the next 15 years. The research from UCSF also anticipates a need for 4,100 additional medical experts across California by 2030. The report by the college’s Healthforce Center (click here),…… MORE
