Several farm and consumer groups are seeking to stop the proposed deal Monsanto has offered to Syngenta as a possible merger/takeover. Ag Professional reports coalitions of opponents are being formed and market analyzations are being conducted. It comes though as Monsanto, the world’s largest seed company, has yet to persuade Syngenta, the world’s top provider…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2015
Get Ready for Meteor Shower Light Show
The Perseid meteor shower is almost upon us, and this year especially, you don’t want to miss it. The annual August meteor shower is one of the most prolific natural light shows of the year with up to 100 shooting stars streaking across the sky per hour at its peak. This year the meteor watching…… MORE
Video Catches Two Suspects Breaking into Roosevelt High
On Sunday, August 2nd, at about 7 a.m., unidentified suspects burglarized Roosevelt High in Southeast Fresno where they broke into a classroom and stole a laptop computer valued at over $1000 dollars. The suspects pried open the door to an Art classroom where they entered and stole the computer. The two suspects were seen on…… MORE
Survey: Many Small Biz Owners Unaware of Looming Credit Card Mandate
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Small businesses will be liable for fraud and security breaches, unless they upgrade to new machines, which can interface with…… MORE
Healthcare Challenges Remain for CA’s Largest Ethnic Group
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Latinos account for nearly half of California’s 12.5 million Medi-Cal enrollees. However, according to the Independent California Healthcare Foundation, 36%…… MORE
Galt Couple Found Shot Dead
GALT, Calif. (AP) – Authorities said two people were found dead inside a Northern California house by SWAT officers who were summoned there. The police chief in Galt said a woman reported Saturday afternoon that her mother, who lives in the house, had told her she had killed her boyfriend and was going to kill…… MORE
James Holmes sentenced to life in prison
A jury announced that James Holmes will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing 12 and wounding 70 at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater in 2012.… MORE
Presidential Race Might Delay Huge Trade Deal
Following what the L.A. Times called a disappointing round of talks in Hawaii, negotiators for the 12 nations included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership are still hoping to wrap the trade deal up sometime this month. But even if a deal could be struck, time is running out. The L.A. Times reports It’s almost certain now…… MORE
American football legend Frank Gifford dies
Former NFL star and sportscaster Frank Gifford died of natural causes in his Connecticut home, his family said. He was 84 years old.… MORE
Karaoke can make your career!
Anthony Bourdain travels to South Korea, where he’s reminded of the country’s voracious appetite for a good time.… MORE
