Category Archives: Dominic McAndrew News Articles

Proposed Fresno Ordinance Would Ban Camping Within City Limits

Proposed Fresno Ordinance Would Ban Camping Within City Limits

FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposal to curb camping within the City of Fresno is being put forward by Fresno City Councilman Steve Brandau. “Every week my council office gets pounded with calls from residents and business owners over homeless related problems in Northwest Fresno,” explains Brandau. “It doesn’t take very many conversations to have down…MORE

“Banner Day” For Temperance Flat – Protesters Suggest Desalination Instead

“Banner Day” For Temperance Flat – Protesters Suggest Desalination Instead

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Temperance Flat project has taken a big step toward becoming a reality. A formal request to ask for $1.3 billion of state funding is now signed and awaiting consideration by the California Water Commission. The San Joaquin Valley Water Infrastructure Authority completed the application Monday morning, bringing the 1.3 million acre…MORE

“No Recess For Safety” As Valley Students Head Back To Class

“No Recess For Safety” As Valley Students Head Back To Class

FRESNO (KMJ) — Central Valley students are returning to the classroom for another year of learning, but law enforcement is hoping drivers remember the rules of the road too. The school districts of Fresno Unified and Madera Unified go back on Monday, following Central Unified’s return last week, with Clovis Unified’s first day back due…MORE

“The Show Will Go On” After Free Shakespeare Equipment Damaged

“The Show Will Go On” After Free Shakespeare Equipment Damaged

FRESNO (KMJ) — Organizers of the Fresno based Woodward Shakespeare Festival say the show will go on, despite their equipment being torn down. The cast and crew arrived at the performance area inside Woodward Park Thursday evening to find two light rigs and a tree had been brought to the ground. “We’ve been in this…MORE

Ashjian Rejects Call To Resign As FUSD Board President

Ashjian Rejects Call To Resign As FUSD Board President

FRESNO (KMJ) — Facing a demand to quit his position, the President of Fresno Unified’s Board of Education fires back at his critics with one word: “no.” The response came Friday morning after a week of angry words directed at Brooke Ashjian following comments published in the Fresno Bee, appearing to depict his concern that…MORE

FUSD Board President Calls For Colleagues’ “Civility” Following LGBT Uproar

FUSD Board President Calls For Colleagues’ “Civility” Following LGBT Uproar

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Unified School Board President Brooke Ashjian is now asking his colleagues behind the dais for civility, following an evening which showed an apparent split between members. In a statement sent Thursday morning, he both expressed his gratitude to the community, and chastised those behind the dais. “I wish to thank each…MORE

“No Rush” In Search For New Fresno Unified Superintendent

“No Rush” In Search For New Fresno Unified Superintendent

FRESNO (KMJ) — With the new school year fast approaching, Fresno Unified School Board President Brooke Ashjian says there is no rush to find a new superintendent before the kids go back to class. “We’re in a rush to do the right thing,” reveals Ashjian. “To make the right pick, but we’re in no rush…MORE

Wells Fargo Insurance Scandal Prompts State Investigation

Wells Fargo Insurance Scandal Prompts State Investigation

FRESNO (KMJ) — The State of California is now investigating Wells Fargo, after the company publicly admitted that it had forced extra insurance on some of its auto-loan customers who already had coverage. In a news release, the company apologized for its actions and promised to rectify the situation for impacted customers (click here to…MORE

“Business As Usual” At Gar Tootelian Following Massive Weekend Fire

“Business As Usual” At Gar Tootelian Following Massive Weekend Fire

REEDLEY (KMJ) — It’s “business as usual” at Gar Tootelian, following a devastating weekend fire at the Reedley facility. The blaze left the shop area of the site charred and flattened. Crews were called to the Fresno County intersection of Crawford and South Avenues Sunday, to find the flames taking hold. “Right now the shop…MORE

Fresno’s Tuolumne Street Bridge Reopens After HSR Upgrade

Fresno’s Tuolumne Street Bridge Reopens After HSR Upgrade

FRESNO (KMJ) — Traffic is once again able to cross the rail line running under Tuolumne Street, with the re-opening of the bridge linking Downtown Fresno’s H Street to F Street. Traffic had been diverted away from the area following the crossing’s closure in January 2016 (click here to read more). It was then destroyed…MORE