(KMJ) NewsTalk 580/105.9 KMJ recently teamed with local agriculture company Gar Tootelian Inc. and Fresno-Madera Farm Credit to raise money for Fresno’s Community Food Bank, and WOW did our listeners respond! Tony Manes, Ray Appleton & Dominic McAndrew Last Friday’s day-long broadcast at The Market Grocery Store featured KMJ hosts John Broeske, Christina Musson, Ray…… MORE
$25,000 Grant Kick-Starts Fresno’s Public Market Project
FRESNO (KMJ) — A new public market for the City of Fresno has taken its first step towards becoming a reality. A $25,000 grant from Bank of America announced Thursday morning, is envisaged to be the start of Downtown’s old Gottchalks building’s revitalization. “We think this building is one the gems of Downtown”, says site…… MORE
Flu Season Is Here – This Is How To Protect Yourself
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fall weather is here, which means its time to get the flu shot. Fresno County Department of Public Health warn that all it takes is for someone with the virus to sneeze or talk near you, and you could end up getting it yourself. The condition is potentially deadly, which is why…… MORE
Sacramento Mayor Attacked with Pie, Fights Back
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ/CBS13) – Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson was assaulted at a farm-to-fork dinner event Wednesday evening at Sacramento Charter High School, according to Sacramento police. The mayor’s office says the attacker – identified by police as 32-year-old Sean Thompson – hit Johnson with a pie and fist. Sacramento police say a scuffle ensued between Thompson, Johnson…… MORE
Man Arrested for Exposing Himself At Fashion Fair Mall
(KMJ) – Fresno Police say a man already on probation was arrested for exposing himself to a woman at Fashion FAir Mall. Officers say the victim called 911 after she said 27-year old Chad Edwards followed her in his car as she walked out of the mall. The woman states he kept slowing down or…… MORE
Farmers Urging Congress to Swiftly Move on TPP Agreement
In addition to groups like the National Corn Growers Association and the American Farm Bureau, thousands of farmers are asking Congress to approve the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement quickly. NCGA says more than 6,000 farmers have written letters to Congress urging passage of the agreement this year. NCGA is delivering those letters to lawmakers this…… MORE
Hate Crimes Against Muslims Rise in Calif.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The State of California has seen a 122 percent increase, in the number of hate crimes against Muslims. That’s according to a newly-released analysis from Cal State San Bernardino, which says there were 40 anti-Muslim crimes committed last year, compared to 18 in 2014. Researchers blame the increase on terrorist attacks committed by…… MORE
Dress For Success Non-Profit Comes To Fresno
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Dress for Success non-profit helps disadvantaged women entering the work force by giving them suits and other business attire. The nearest locations were Bakersfield and Sacramento, and now Fresno. Erin Goldfarb was the co-founder who saw the need in the Valley. Goldfarb says the organization works with Marjaree Mason, The Salvation Army…… MORE
Mendes Emphasizes “Critical” Water Need In State Of The County Speech
FRESNO (KMJ) — Accomplishments, challenges, recommendations, and thanks – all featured in the State of the County speech delivered in Downtown Fresno. Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Buddy Mendes spoke to the crowd, made up of many of Fresno County’s big-names, to share the County’s plans and upcoming opportunities. Water was the prime focus…… MORE
Report: ‘Erin Brockovich’ Chemical in US Drinking Water
(CNN) – Dangerous levels of chromium-6 are contaminating tap water consumed by hundreds of millions of Americans, according to a national report released Tuesday. Chromium-6 is the carcinogenic chemical that was featured in the popular 2000 movie “Erin Brockovich,” starring Julia Roberts as the titular activist. The US Environmental Protection Agency has never set a…… MORE
