The National Milk Producers Federation is urging food regulators to take enforcement action against an imitation dairy product. The Federation recently sent letters to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture, requesting enforcement action against “Blue Magic Cashew Milk” for ignoring federal standards of identity for dairy products.…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Bakersfield PD Officer Among Injured In Deadly Las Vegas Shooting
LAS VEGAS (KMJ/AP) — One Bakersfield Police officer is among the hundreds of people injured after what is now confirmed to be the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The department has confirmed that one of its off-duty officers was shot during that incident in Las Vegas, when a shower of bullets rained down…… MORE
Baker: Trump’s Tweets Making Other Jobs Harder
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Hundreds Protest Arpaio’s Fresno Appearance
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – More than 300 people gathered down the street from where former Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff Joe Arpaio was speaking Friday at the Fresno County Republican Party’s dinner in Fresno. Arpaio was the guest speaker inside while outside the venue, the line of people filling the sidewalks grew, and there was…… MORE
Central Unified P.E. Teacher Allegedly Choked Students with Jump Rope
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ) — A Central Unified P.E. teacher has been jailed on child abuse allegations. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 64-year-old Peter Samhammer allegedly used a jump rope to discipline some students at Herndon Barstow Elementary, by briefly tightening it around their necks. Marks were left on the kids’ necks and shoulders. The students…… MORE
Governor Brown Signs Bills Addressing Affordable Housing
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs a package of 15 bills on Friday to tackle the state’s affordable housing crisis. The bills add billions of dollars for new, affordable housing, more inclusive, mixed-income communities and shelter for the growing number of homeless. “We want to achieve safety, aesthetics and the right kind of…… MORE
HSR Costs Likely to Rise Significantly in Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California High-Speed Rail Authority is now expecting the 119-mile stretch through the Central Valley to cost 27 percent more than anticipated. The latest estimate for construction and planning is $8 billion, on a track originally scheduled to be completed this year, but is about 7 years behind schedule. The higher figure…… MORE
State Senate GOP Leader Calling For Veto Of Sanctuary State Bill
FRESNO (KMJ) — A prominent California Republican is calling for a veto the “sanctuary state” bill. State Senate GOP leader Patricia Bates has sent Governor Jerry Brown a letter calling for him to reject SB54. In it, she acknowledges the author’s concerns regarding federal policies, but adds “this measure will not solve those problems. Instead…… MORE
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Two Greater One-horned Rhinos
Fresno Chaffee Zoo officials announces the recent arrival of two, male greater one-horned rhinoceros! Both are from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Two-year-old rhino, Chutti, (seen above) arrived Monday. His name means “holiday” in Hindi since he was born on Thanksgiving. The second rhino, Maza, (below) arrived Wednesday. He was born on July…… MORE
Mexico Says U.S. Proposals Would Threaten Free Ag Trade
Pan Am Post Dot Com says the U.S. will be putting forth controversial proposals during the next round of North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. The U.S. will allegedly be putting forth proposals for what it calls “seasonal windows” when it comes to agriculture trading with Mexico and Canada. The article says this type…… MORE
