FRESNO (KMJ) — Organizers of the 29th Fresno County Blossom Trail say it’s all about celebrating the tradition of agriculture in the Central Valley. Although the rain in the forecast has potentially delayed the blossom blooming across the area, the trail is still officially open for business after the ceremony to mark the start of…… MORE
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Fresno Unified Plans To Open Six School-Based Health Centers
FRESNO (KMJ) — Plans to construct six school-based health centers within Fresno Unified School District, have been announced by its acting superintendent. It’s based on an initiative already in place at Gaston Middle School. “We provide health services as a normal course of action for any school,” says Acting Superintendent Bob Nelson. “Students need healthcare,…… MORE
Chief Dyer Says Trump “Is A Big Fan Of Law Enforcement”
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Chief of Fresno Police says there’s an “incredible” level of support for law enforcement within the new White House administration. Chief Jerry Dyer took part in the meeting of Major County Sheriffs and Major Cities Chiefs in Washington D.C., which also included an address from President Donald Trump. “What I gathered…… MORE
“Gaping Hole” Appears In Oroville Dam Slipway
OROVILLE (KMJ) — The flow of water down the Oroville Dam slipway has been suspended after what was described as a “gaping hole” appeared in it. The California Department of Water Resources made that call to investigate what happened – after a maintenance worker saw water spraying up in the air Tuesday. “The most important…… MORE
Fresno Experiences “Wettest Start To The Water Year” Says NWS
FRESNO (KMJ) — The rain due in the Central Valley this week, is actually adding to what’s already a record-breaking year. “In the Fresno area so far this is the wettest start to the water year, which begins on October 1st, since 1997,” explains National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Rowe. He says we’ve received some…… MORE
Vidak: Bill Protecting Undocumented Presents “Real And Present Danger”
SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — A Central Valley State Senator publicly opposes a bill which would stop local law enforcement from referring undocumented immigrants to federal agents. Those against the Senate Bill 54, proposed by Senate President pro-Tempore Kevin De León, fear it would turn California into a sanctuary state. “Families in the undocumented community are particularly…… MORE
Executive Order Suspended – Los Banos Family Reunited
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Los Banos family separated due to a presidential executive order are now back together. Arriving at San Francisco International Sunday night, Ahmed Ali and his 12 year old daughter Eman have officially made it into the United States. But the journey took far longer than expected. Ahmed Ali had flown to…… MORE
Rental Inspection Act Passes Despite Local GOP Split
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has voted to approve Mayor Brand’s ‘Rental Housing Improvement Act’. The measure sets into motion what’s being described as a pro-active inspection program. It’s designed to improve the quality of rental housing, and identify sub-standard conditions before they get worse. But the issue has created a split down party…… MORE
Mayor Brand Tries to Ease Fresno ‘Sanctuary City’ Concerns
FRESNO (KMJ) — “Nothing has changed in Fresno.” That declaration from Fresno City Councilmember Esmeralda Soria, who was the first to the podium inside Fresno City Hall. Thursday morning’s meeting was prompted by questions over Fresno’s position on immigration, in the wake of fears since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. “Fresno is a city which will…… MORE
More Wet Weather Coming For The Central Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — Tricky driving conditions are on the horizon for the Central Valley as the weather is set to get interesting over the coming days. Wednesday started with fog, but Thursday and Friday will see rain falling from the skies. “It’s going to be unsettled weather on and off until at least early Saturday…… MORE
