FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A Yosemite High School graduate has been killed, while battling the massive Soberanes Fire in Big Sur. 35-year-old Robert Reagan was operating a bulldozer Tuesday when it overturned. A GoFundMe page has been created to help Reagan’s wife and two children. … MORE
PPIC: Majority of Californians Still Support Climate Initiatives
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite the potential for higher energy expenses, the majority of Californians still favor the state’s efforts to combat climate change. That’s according to new polling from the Public Policy Institute, which finds that 62 percent of likely voters approve of cap-and-trade’s primary goal, of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. According…… MORE
Study: Office Seating Arrangements Affect Performance
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Take the concept from the classroom to the office, and see an increase in productivity. A Harvard Business School study finds that placing the correct employees together, can lead to about 15 percent boost in performance. Experts say there are essentially three types of workers: those who value quality, those who focus…… MORE
Petition Seeks Court Order for Release of Documents in Dylan Noble Shooting
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The attorney representing the mother of Dylan Noble is seeking a court order, mandating that the city release all public records, pertaining to the fatal shooting of the unarmed 19-year-old by Fresno Police officers. Chief Jerry Dyer released body camera footage of the deadly encounter earlier this month, despite initial hesitation. Attorney…… MORE
USDA Seeking Additional Funding for Farm Loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking for other funding sources for the Operating Loan Program that helps farmers. The $2.65 billion allocated for the program has already run out, as requests for federal financial assistance grow amid the worst agricultural downturn in more than a decade. USDA is seeking additional funding to “help…… MORE
Fresno’s Mayor Hosts Valley AG Tech Summit
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno’s Mayor Ashley Swearengin hosted a tech summit Wednesday, with leaders in agribusiness, education, tech, and finance, talking strategy on how tech innovation can grow business for Valley Ag. Around a hundred participants at the Fresno Convention Center were involved in the event, called “Riding the Crest of the ‘Third Wave’ in the…… MORE
Girl Saved From Drowning on San Joaquin River
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 16-year-old Fresno girl is lucky to be alive after she got stuck on the San Joaquin River Monday evening. Fresno Sheriff’s Deputies deployed a helicopter to rescue the girl after she was separated from her inner tube and grabbed hold of a tree in the middle of the river. The…… MORE
Calif. ISO Issues Flex Alert
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Independent System Operator has issued a Flex Alert for the State of California. With the air conditioners running endlessly, there’s substantial stress on the electrical grid, raising the potential for outages. A Flex Alert calls for voluntary conservation, especially during peak demand, between 2:00 and 9:00 P.M. Keep the thermostat…… MORE
Efforts Still Underway to Help Workers Displaced by Initiative Foods Fire in Sanger
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A hiring fair was held Wednesday morning for employees of Initiative Foods, which burned to the ground Sunday in Sanger. The blaze, still under investigation, left 120 people out of work. Initiative Foods founder John Ipma tells KMJ News the response from the community and other companies has been remarkable. About 30…… MORE
Bill’s Love Letter to Hillary
Philadelphia (CNN) Bill Clinton isn’t used to being the second act, but he slipped comfortably into that role Tuesday night when making a forceful case that his wife is the proven change-maker who should become president of the United States in November. After struggling to control his temper and his outbursts on the campaign trail in…… MORE
