FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gov. Jerry Brown has placed his signature on AB 1066, which will make overtime pay for California farmworkers kick in at 40 hours a week, instead of 60. Several ag groups and conservatives, argue that it’ll have lead to higher costs for growers. However, supporters say it’s about equality. The governor signed the…… MORE
One of Tulare’s Most Wanted Nabbed
(KMJ) The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department captured one of their most wanted fugitives on Monday. The Sheriff’s County Apprehension Team tracked down 43 year old Canalyn Ruffa hiding in Porterville. She was wanted for an outstanding warrant for check fraud. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TOP 10 LIST Photo Credit: Tulare Co. Sheriff Dept.… MORE
Fresno Unified Superintendent Responds to E-mail Controversy
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson is receiving criticism for an e-mail he sent out last Friday. In the e-mail, sent out to staff, asks teachers to make sure that minorities aren’t falling behind early in the school year and reminds teachers to make sure they’re making children aware of opportunities available for them. Early…… MORE
The Eleventh Central Valley Honor Flight Takes To The Skies
FRESNO (KMJ) — More than 60 local Korean War and Second World War veterans left the Central Valley Monday morning to see the memorials dedicated to their service – on the 11th Central Valley Honor Flight. “Of course they’re going to see the World War Two Memorial”, says Vice President of the Central Valley Honor…… MORE
How Happy are Californians?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The degree to which money can determine a person’s happiness has long-been debated, with researching showing it has little impact past $75,000 a year. However, personal finance website WalletHub has looked at more than 2 dozen other factors, to determine just how happy states in America are. California’s said to be the 10th-happiest…… MORE
Study: Strong Tides Tied to Quakes
(KMJ) Strong tides could have a major impact on the strength of earthquakes. According to new publication in the Journal Nature Geoscience small quakes could become more powerful during big tides – like the ones that slam into the California coastline during full and new moons. The theory is not exactly new, but now, scientists…… MORE
FPD: 3 Shot, 1 Killed in SW Fresno
(KMJ) Fresno Police say a shooting in broad daylight Sunday left one person dead and two others wounded. The shooting happened just after 2pm at an apartment complex near Hawes and Delno. Three men had been shot by a gunman who approached the group on foot. The suspect fled toward Fruit Ave. He has…… MORE
Hillary’s Health Questioned, California Visit Canceled
(KMJ) Hillary Clinton’s campaign has canceled plans for a visit to Southern California this week following a diagnosis of pneumonia. Clinton’s campaign made the announcement Monday morning after video surfaced of the Democratic Presidential nominee stumbling in New York. The 68-year-old spent 90 minutes Sunday at a ceremony in NYC marking the 15th anniversary of the…… MORE
Ag Producers Cut Expenses by Nine Percent
A report in Successful Farming said the cuts were caused by an end to the agricultural boom and a resulting collapse in farm income. Farmers paid out a total of $362.8 billion last year, the lowest outlay since 2012 according to estimates from the USDA Farm Expenditures Report. The peak outlay for expenses was 2014,…… MORE
Animal Behaviorist Temple Grandin Speaks At Fresno State
FRESNO (KMJ) – A world-famous animal welfare expert was in town, Friday, speaking at Fresno State. Dr. Temple Grandin overcame her struggles with autism to become a successful innovative animal behaviorist. Grandin was the subject of an HBO biography in 2010 that chronicled her success in becoming an innovative animal behaviorist while overcoming her struggles…… MORE
