FRESNO (KMJ/AP) — The rules governing recall elections in California have been changed, and Republicans say its in response to voter outcry over Democratic Senator Josh Newman’s vote to the increase the gas tax. Backers of the effort in Fullerton are currently asking for signatures in order to trigger a recall election and remove Newman…… MORE
The Organic Trade Association welcomed a move by the Department of Agriculture aimed at stopping fraudulent organic products from entering the United States. USDA this week revoked the organic certificate for a Turkish firm for shipping nonorganic ingredients to the United States labeled as organic, according to the Hagstrom Report. The Organic Trade Association…… MORE
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[Photo: Liz Kern] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A young Fresno student with a real knack for spelling is honored by the city. “It’s been really exciting, it’s like a whirlwind.” -Ananya Vinay, Spelling Bee Champ. [Photo: Liz Kern] She’s kind of a big deal here in Fresno, Ananya Vinay, the reigning Scripps National Spelling Bee…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The number of teen using electronic cigarettes, or ‘vaping’ devices, has fallen substantially, after a dramatic increase. According to the latest data from the CDC, use of the controversial devices declined by around 800,000 in 2016. It’s not clear why there was such a notable drop, although stricter regulations on sales may…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Millions of bottles of wine are consumed all over the world every year. According to a paper recently published in Food Research International, however, most consumers know virtually nothing about them. Researchers say likes are often influenced by aesthetics, such as labels. Some involved in a recent study developed likes and dislikes…… MORE
RIVERDALE (KMJ) — A survey of more than a thousand American adults finds 7% of respondents think chocolate milk comes from brown cows. That result comes after questions submitted by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, in April of this year (via Food & Wine Magazine). “It makes me sad that there’s that big of…… MORE
FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – Today, Thursday June 15th, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It was launched on June 15, 2006 to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of elder mistreatment by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic factors that drive and influence elder abuse, neglect,…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police say that the number of car thefts are down in the city – but they need the public’s help to lower it further. Chief Jerry Dyer unveiled new crime stats on Wednesday. They show that auto thefts are down more than 16% this year, than at the same point…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council will debate the creation of a legal defense fund for illegal immigrants facing deportation proceedings. It came after hours of public comment within the council chamber Wednesday morning (click here to read more), after which proponents of it cheered as it was confirmed the motion will be heard during…… MORE
