SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office predicts California will have a $7 billion surplus next year but cautions lawmakers not to spend all of it. The analysis says California’s budget is in good condition because the state has enough money to make it through a typical recession. The analyst’s office expects…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. — A series of crashes was reported in the Bakersfield area Wednesday morning during the first winter storm of the 2019-2020 season. Moderate to heavy rain was reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) around 6:00 a.m. Weather radar showed a storm building in the Bakersfield area with heavy downpours in…… MORE
Officers made an arrest in Visalia today, on firearms and drug charges. Tuesday, officers were dispatched to Recreation Park in Visalia regarding a complaint of drug usage. Upon arrival, the officers observed 4 subjects around a vehicle. They noticed an odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is cracking down on oil producers by halting the approval of hundreds of fracking permits until independent scientists can review them. Also Tuesday, the Democratic governor also temporarily banned another drilling method that regulators believe is linked to one of the largest spills in state history. The…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Chamber of Commerce awards its top honor to a woman who heads up a Valley AG company. The Fresno Chamber’s 2020 Leon S. Peters Award is given to one valley business leader who devotes their time and talents to bettering their community. On Monday, November 18, 2019…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday blocked approval of new hydraulic fracking in the state until permits can be reviewed by an independent panel of scientists. He has also placed a moratorium on new permits for steam-injected oil drilling. The steam softens the thick crude so it can flow more readily,…… MORE
A group of Hmong family and friends gathered Sunday night in a Fresno backyard to do a very American thing — watch football. Instead, they became victims of another very American thing — a mass shooting that left four men dead and six others injured. As people in football jerseys prepared to watch a game, police say…… MORE
UPDATE: “Our Coroner’s Office has identified the four men shot and killed at a home on Lamona Ave. on Sunday afternoon. Xy Lee, 23, of Fresno (singer) Phia Vang, 31, of Fresno Kou Xiong, 38, of Fresno (lived at house of shooting) Kalaxang Thao, 40, of Fresno” Tony Botti, Fresno County Sheriff – Coroner’s Office…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Sen. Bernie Sanders held a Green New Deal rally Friday evening at Fresno City College, as the Democratic-Socialist candidate seeks to gather more support in the Golden State, in which he’s struggled. Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… …… MORE
MERCED, CA (KMJ) – Criminal charges over accusations of sex crimes will not be filed in Merced against Monsignor Craig Harrison. Police in Merced had been investigating for misdemeanor sexual battery. The Merced County District Attorney’s Office said the filing of charges is prohibited due to the statute of limitations. The allegations of sexual misconduct…… MORE
