The U.S. House of Representatives Thursday passed the Senate version of GMO labeling, sending the bill on to the White House and the expected signature of President Barack Obama. The legislation, which was the result of a compromise between Republican Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas and Senate Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, passed the ouse on a…… MORE
‘Rural Pride’ Promoting LGBT Equality – To Be Held In Visalia
VISALIA (KMJ) — Visalia is set to be the first city in California to hold the ‘Rural Pride’ event. The gathering is to highlight the needs of the LGBT community who work in agriculture, and help bring voices to the discussion of what life is like for those who live in rural locations. Housing, education,…… MORE
Trump Tweets Pence is the Pick
(KMJ) Presumptive GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump tweeted his running mate will be Indiana Governor Mike Pence. “I am pleased to announce that I have chosen Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate. News conference tomorrow..” Trump tweeted. KMJ will air the news conference at approximately 8 A.M. Saturday. (CNN) Trump had initially…… MORE
Kings County Reminding Parents To Get Kids Vaccinated
FRESNO (KMJ) – Kings County is reminding parents to get kids their vaccinations Vaccinations should be on every child’s back-to-school check list, and the Kings County Health Department wants to make sure kids are up-to-date before the school year begins. Those children attending child care or preschool, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or entering the 7th grade,…… MORE
Are New Cars Unaffordable?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The average cost of a new vehicle, $33,865, is said to be too steep for many median-income households, in the nation’s largest cities. According to a new Bankrate.com study, most consumers are spending too much money on cars, at the expense of things like college funds, and retirement savings. Bankrate recommends abiding…… MORE
Study: Weight Loss May Reduce a Woman’s Risk for Developing Cancer
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Women who lose weight may reduce their risk for developing cancer, as levels of cancer-related proteins decline. A new study published in the journal Cancer Research says the proteins VEGF, PAI-1, and PEDF promote the growth of blood vessels, which help tumors thrive. However, the more weight they lose, the further…… MORE
Fresno County GOP Says Either Pence Or Gingrich “Excellent” For Trump VP
FRESNO (KMJ) — The official announcement over who Donald Trump will pick as his running mate is due to take place Friday morning. But the question remains: will it be a lean towards Newt Gingrich, or will the choice be made to go for Mike Pence? Those two names considered to be the final pair…… MORE
Homicide Victims Identified
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has released the names of two homicide victims found Wednesday. The homicide victim found at a property on South Blythe Ave on Wednesday near Caruthers has been identified as 49-year-old Rafael Garcia of Fresno. Police said on Wednesday they believe Garcia may have been a farm…… MORE
Fresno Food Expo Preview
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Wednesday night, there was a preview of the food/drink to be featured at this year’s Fresno Food Expo. This year’s event gets underway on Wednesday, July 27th. The will be an event open to the public, Thursday, July 28th. The finalists for this year’s expo awards were also unveiled at Taste, Tally,…… MORE
Suspect Arrested After 10-Hour Standoff
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno PD confirms that 46-year-old Paul Mesa has been taken into custody after a 10-hour standoff at the Philippine Mini-Mart in Central Fresno. Police were called out at 10pm Wednesday night after getting calls of a male and female arguing and then shots fired. When police arrived on scene, they found only…… MORE
