An appeals court has ordered a nationwide stay against the Waters of the U.S. Rule. The court decision says the rule could be overturned based on the merits of the lawsuits filed against the regulation. The Order was issued by the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Appeals against the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2015
Fresno Police Investigating City’s 36th Homicide
(KMJ) – On Saturday October 10th, Fresno Police responded to a call of a shooting at Holly & Grove just before 10 p.m. When officers arrived, they found two gun show victims. 34-year old Christopher Mitchell of Fresno died at the scene. The second victim, a 39-year old female, was struck in the legs and…… MORE
Home Thieves Caught On Camera
(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify a man and a woman involved in a July burglary. And the homeowner’s surveillance camera captured images of the two suspects taking items (pictured above). The thefts occurred on July 16th at a home on the 11000 block of E. Floral…… MORE
Sarkisian Takes “Leave of Absence”
(CNN) The USC Trojans football program will be without head coach Steve Sarkisian at least temporarily after he was reportedly asked to take a leave of absence by athletic director Pat Haden. According to Lindsey Thiry of the Los Angeles Times, Haden met with players and asked the coach to go on leave Sunday. Offensive…… MORE
Gov. Brown Signs Bill Banning “Redskins” Nickname
(AP) California public schools will be barred from using the Redskins name for sports teams and mascots under legislation Gov. Jerry Brown signed. The legislation, AB30, will prevent public schools from using a term that American Indians regard as offensive, starting in 2017. Democratic Assemblyman Luis Alejo of Watsonville says the name dates from a…… MORE
Calif. Adopts Strictest Limits on Livestock Antibiotics
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has adopted the toughest limits in the nation on the use of antibiotics in healthy livestock, barring their routine use to prevent illness or promote growth. Calling the overuse of antibiotics “an urgent public health problem,” Gov. Jerry Brown announced Saturday that he signed the legislation. The bill, SB 27,…… MORE
Aggies Hammer Bulldogs 56-14
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Devante Mays ran for three touchdowns and LaJuan Hunt ran for two more as Utah State routed Fresno State, 56-14 on Saturday night. Fresno State (1-5, 0-3 Mountain West) recovered a fumbled punt at the Utah State 35 with 3:51 left in the first quarter and Kilton Anderson found Jamire Jordan…… MORE
Calif. Digital Privacy Bill Signed into Law
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) — Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation, which requires California law enforcement to get a warrant, prior to reviewing a suspect’s e-mails and text…… MORE
Gov. Brown Signs Synthetic Turf Legislation
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) — With the severe shortage of water, Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation, which bans cities and counties from prohibiting drought-tolerant landscaping, including artificial…… MORE
USDA: Let Your Plow Rest This Fall
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) — Plowing the field is a usual fall practice here in the Central Valley, but the USDA says this year, let your plow rest.…… MORE
