FRESNO (KMJ) — After a visit from every Presidential Candidate, and one former President, the Consolidated Presidential Primary Election is now behind us. “I think it went really well”, says Fresno County Clerk Registrar of Voters Brandi Orth. “Obviously we had a lower turnout than we had anticipated, which is unfortunate, but the polling places…… MORE
Anti-Organic Checkoff Groups Sends Letter to USDA
A letter submitted to USDA this week from the No Organic Checkoff Coalition urges the Agricultural Marketing Service not to establish a checkoff for organics. The letter tells USDA a mandatory federal organic checkoff is not “the correct vehicle to address the obvious need for organic marketing and research.” The group, representing 755 signatories…… MORE
Dense Brush Hampering Search For Missing Fresno County Veteran
(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff Search and Rescue crews continue to searing for missing 77-year old veteran Donald Thomas (pictured below). Thomas, who is considered “at-risk”, disappeared around 5:00 pm Sunday from his home located near East Trimmer Springs and Sunnyslope Roads in Sanger. It is believed he went for a walk and lost his way back home. Thomas…… MORE
USO Brings Sesame Street To NAS Lemoore
FRESNO ( KMJ) – NAS Lemoore is the 7th stop of the USO tour of the musical Sesame Street, bringing the furry, fuzzy creatures known as the Muppets to the Naval air station. Military families of all ages enjoyed “The Sesame Street / USO Experience” on Thursday, June 8th, as the production held two showings in the…… MORE
Updated Plan To Help Fresno’s Homeless Unveiled By Mayor Swearengin
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Mayor of Fresno has announced an update to help the city’s homeless, as part of Ashley Swearengin’s ’10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness’. Over the next three years, the effort will involve increasing the number of permanent supportive housing beds, raising money to support rapid re-housing, and continued funding for…… MORE
Appeals Court: Concealed Weapons Not Protected by Second Amendment
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Californians do not have a Constitutional right to carry concealed weapons in…… MORE
Westlands Water District Executive’s Home Loan Deal Under Fire
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Westlands Water District, which was penalized by federal regulators earlier this year, gave one of its executives a $1.4 million home loan.…… MORE
Age For Buying Tobacco Products In California Now 21
FRESNO (KMJ) — The age for buying any tobacco product – which includes regular cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, or chewing tobacco – is now 21. The increase, which lines it up with the limit for buying alcohol, came into force Thursday morning. The rise won’t apply to active military personnel, but it will be in place…… MORE
Valley’s Blood Center Calling For Donors
FRESNO (KMJ) – A slowdown in donors has left a need for blood in the Central Valley, especially with the summer coming and the possibility of recreational-related accidents. President and CEO of the Blood Center Dean Eller says there are donation sites across the Valley. Eller hopes that he can see the 200 to 25 people…… MORE
No Link between California Cage laws & Nevada Poultry Sales Increase
While California egg producers adapt to new cage size rules, the industry in neighboring Nevada is booming. The Capitol Press reports poultry and egg production cash receipts in Nevada are up 200 percent since 2010, from a level of $5.32 million to $15.9 million in 2014. The jump comes as the state’s overall agriculture…… MORE
