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Newsom: Trans Athletes ‘Deeply Unfair’, LGBTQ Caucus ‘Sickened’

Newsom: Trans Athletes ‘Deeply Unfair’, LGBTQ Caucus ‘Sickened’

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The first episode of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new podcast dropped Thursday. And the notoriously left-leaning politician is already making news by agreeing with the majority of Americans on one of the most heated topics in the US — Trans athletes. While he held steadfast on a number of issues concerning the state…MORE

Speaker Ousts Republicans, Tangipa Calls it “Direct Attack”

Speaker Ousts Republicans, Tangipa Calls it “Direct Attack”

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) It’s being called the “Friday Night Massacre”. At 5PM Friday, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) announced the removal of a number of Assembly Republicans from key positions on legislative committees. Among those ousted: David Tangipa (R-Clovis) and Alexandra Macedo (R-Tulare). “First tomatoes…. Now this?” Macedo said in a statement on X: “I…MORE

Exclusive: Gov. Hopeful Sheriff Bianco Joins Appleton

Exclusive: Gov. Hopeful Sheriff Bianco Joins Appleton

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton on his program Tuesday to discuss his run for California Governor. Sheriff Bianco bio: https://biancoforgovernor.com/meet-chad/MORE

Food Banks Across Central California Facing Funding Uncertainty

Food Banks Across Central California Facing Funding Uncertainty

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — KMJ’s News Partner, ABC 30 – Action News is getting a better picture of the impacts on organizations that rely on federal funding to help feed families across the Central Valley. During President Trump’s first week in office, he ordered a pause on all federal grants. At the time, it was unclear…MORE

Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees

President Donald Trump has announced a slate of undersecretary nominees for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Via social media, Trump announced that he will nominate Richard Fordyce as Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation; Dudley Hoskins as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs; Luke Lindberg as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs; and…MORE

PG&E’s 6th rate hike of 2024 Approved by Regulators

PG&E’s 6th rate hike of 2024 Approved by Regulators

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KFSN) — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) rates will once again be going up. The California Public Utilities Commission voted Thursday to approve two new hikes. The approval marks the fifth and sixth rate increases for the utility in 2024. https://abc30.com/video/embed/?pid=15680322 PG&E says the hikes will be used to help fund vegetation…MORE

Fresno County Agencies Prep For Atmospheric River

Fresno County Agencies Prep For Atmospheric River

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A bomb cyclone is swirling over the Pacific Northwest and steering an atmospheric river event toward Central California. The National Weather Service says Mariposa and other foothill communities could see the greatest risk for flooding starting Friday. “The areas that we are looking at are contained to foothill communities for excessive…MORE

Clovis East High School Mourns Loss of Volleyball Coach Marcos Orro

Clovis East High School Mourns Loss of Volleyball Coach Marcos Orro

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Clovis Unified is mourning the loss of a beloved coach. The school district confirmed boys volleyball coach Marcos Orro passed away on Wednesday. He was well-known throughout the state’s high school volleyball community. Orro’s cause of death has not been released. District leaders say resources are in place at Clovis East for…MORE

Applications Now Open for Fresno Rogue Festival

Applications Now Open for Fresno Rogue Festival

FRESNO, Calif. (KMK/KFSN) — If you’re made for the stage, a local festival featuring performing artists of all kinds wants you! The Rogue Festival is accepting applications for next year’s event through October 18. Organizers are seeking theater groups, musicians, dancers, storytellers, poets, spoken word artists, comedians and magicians from all backgrounds. Performers will then be…MORE