Yearly Archives: 2017

Initiative Foods Reopens After Devastating Fire

Initiative Foods Reopens After Devastating Fire

SANGER, CA (KMJ) – Initiative Foods packs organic and non-organic baby food for grocery retailers across the country.  But, last July a fire destroyed the plant, its inventory – costing people their jobs. Thursday, less than a year later – Initiative Foods has reopened. President John Ypma promises employees and customers a speedy comeback.  All-new equipment, the…MORE

Fresno Council Declares ‘Ray Appleton Day’

Fresno Council Declares ‘Ray Appleton Day’

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  Legendary KMJ talk show host Ray Appleton was honored by the Fresno City Council on Thursday. Mayor Lee Brand and Councilmembers Steve Brandau and Clint Olivier declared May 18th, 2017 ‘Ray Appleton Day’. Appleton, who joined KMJ in 1987, was given a framed proclamation and a crystal microphone for his 30 years…MORE

Mayor Brand: Public Board To Review Police Can “Play A Valuable Role”

Mayor Brand: Public Board To Review Police Can “Play A Valuable Role”

FRESNO (KMJ) — The City of Fresno wants to recruit a select number of its citizens to join the newly-formed Citizen’s Public Safety Advisory Board, to review and suggest changes to Fresno Police practices. “They can play a valuable role in giving our police department valuable information and advice” explains Mayor Lee Brand. Members will…MORE

EPA Launches WOTUS Review Webpage

  The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a web page to keep stakeholders up to date on the review process and potential changes to the agencies Waters of the U.S. rule. The web page, according to the EPA, will keep the public informed as the EPA reviews the definition of a “Waters of the U.S.”…MORE

JD Food Opens Expansion Distribution Center

JD Food Opens Expansion Distribution Center

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – JD Food dedicated its new food distribution center on Wednesday.  The company’s new 65,000-square foot expansion facility in southeast Fresno took about two years of planning to get done.   It’s expected to add nearly 150 new jobs to the area over the next 8 years.  The expansion project is part of…MORE

Dyer Testifies in Foster Drug Trial

Dyer Testifies in Foster Drug Trial

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer testified Wednesday in the trial for former Deputy Chief Keith Foster, who is charged with conspiring to distribute marijuana, oxycodone, and heroin. Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…         E-mail Aaron Abeytia       Aaron’s Facebook Page     Twitter: @AaronAbeytia    Aaron’s…MORE