LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday tentatively rejected a plan by the federal Bureau of Land Management to open more than 1,500 square miles of lands in central California to oil drilling and fracking. The BLM failed to take a “hard look” at the environmental effects of the estimated 25 percent of…… MORE
Ag Economy Barometer Lower in August
After months of improved farmer sentiment toward the Ag economy, things took a different turn in the August Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Declining commodity prices weighed heaviest on farmer outlooks in August. The barometer index fell to 95 in the month of August, down from 112 in July. That represents the largest one…… MORE
Porterville Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes Facing More Charges
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 52-year-old Bradley Collins is being charged with 5 counts of annoying or molesting a child, and 1 count of sexual battery. Collins was a teacher at Porterville High School for over twenty years. Tulare County Authorities say 5 female students have described inappropriate touching and comments. Collins is also accused of unlawful…… MORE
Shot Correctional Officers Continue to Recover
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, two veteran Fresno County Sheriff’s Office correctional officers remain in the hospital – recovering from the injuries they received as a result of being shot in the lobby of the Fresno County Jail on Saturday. Juanita Davila is listed in critical, but stable condition…… MORE
Fresno Grizzlies Using Political Moment to their Advantage
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Grizzlies are using a political moment from last week to cash in. A “Latinos for Trump” group co-founder, Marco Gutierrez, made some waves last week when he said on a cable news program that there would be “taco trucks on every corner” should Hillary Clinton win the presidency. On…… MORE
Calif. Gets Low Rankings on Healthcare
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite being home to some of the most prominent hospitals and doctors in the world, California ranks below average, when examining several aspects of healthcare. According to WalletHub, the state ranks 26th overall. When it comes to the rate of physicians who accept Medicare, California ranks 48th. Among other aspects for which the…… MORE
Feds: Kids Need Flu Shot This Year, Not Nasal Spray
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Get ready for the needle. Federal health officials are urging doctors to offer only flu shots this year, saying the easy-to-use nasal spray vaccine, isn’t as effective. FluMist, which has accounted for about a third of pediatric vaccinations in recent years, hasn’t guarded against certain influenza strains. Scientists say the reason isn’t clear…… MORE
McMansion Era – Is This The End?
FRESNO (KMJ) – Have we reached the end of the McMansion era? A recent survey by the real estate site trulia.com shows home premiums on houses between 3,000 and 5,000 feet continue to drop. Speaking to Fresno’s market, JP Shamshoian, the President of Realty Concepts says there will always be a market for large homes.…… MORE
Assault On EMS Crew Member Ends In Arrest
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno man is facing a felony assault charge for allegedly attacking an EMS crew member. It took place close to the intersection of Calaveras and Yale in Fresno Tuesday morning. The ambulance was originally dispatched to that area regarding a fall victim needing assistance. That fall victim was later established to…… MORE
How Fresno State Honored Fallen Nebraska Player With Simple Act
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The opening night of the college football season is meant to be a night of excitement. The players run out on to the field in front of thousands of cheering fans (in this case 90,000+), ready to show them what they can do. But on Saturday night in Lincoln, Nebraska, the…… MORE
