FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — About a million signatures have been submitted, in support of a ballot initiative, which would hike tobacco taxes in the Golden State. An advocacy group led by Tom Steyer believes its initiative to raise cigarette taxes by $2 a pack, will be on the November ballot. The tobacco industry has already indicated…… MORE
A Look at the Best Cities for a Summer Job
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) — If you’re looking to find a temporary job this summer, Modesto is your best bet here in the valley. That’s according to…… MORE
Lab Finds Human, Rat DNA in Hamburgers
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) — Hamburgers are everywhere, from quick lunches, to summer barbeques. But, something you probably don’t anticipate in your patty: rat or human DNA.…… MORE
Kubota USA in California Expands
Kubota to Acquire Great Plans Manufacturing Kubota USA will purchase Great Plains Manufacturing based in Kansas. Kubota USA is based in California and owned by the parent company, Kubota Corporation, of Japan. Great Plains includes the Land Pride brand, which manufactures grounds maintenance tools such as mowers, rototillers, rotary cutters, and dirt-working equipment. The company…… MORE
Tenant Input Welcome At Lowell Community Development Meeting
Renters rights are the subject of a meeting, Saturday, May 14th in Fresno. Esther Delahey is the Executive Director of the Lowell Community Development Corporation, and says they have received a grant from Fresno State’s Humanics Department to put curriculum together for future workshops on what renting is all about such as rights, responsibilities and resources.…… MORE
Fresno State’s Jordan Ag Research Center Opens
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno State celebrates the opening of the new Jordan AG Research Center. “I think it’s a bold move, it’s been in the works for a long time, it’s going to move the college and the university for that matter well ahead of others in terms of being on the cutting edge of…… MORE
3 Killed in Madera County Amtrak Accident
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A triple fatal, after an Amtrak train collided with a pickup truck around noon Friday. The accident happened in Madera County, on Road 33 1/2 and Avenue 9. A train engineer was also injured. The Madera County Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation. … MORE
Survey Finds Farmers Want Control of Their Data
A recent survey finds farmers want control of the data being generated on their farms. The Survey released this week by the American Farm Bureau Federation, also shows farmers believe that creating a cooperative-style central storage for their data is the best way to enhance its security and maximize its value. Farm Bureau is a…… MORE
Trail of Candy Leads Fresno Police to Burglary Suspects
(KMJ) – Fresno Police say officers simply followed a trail of candy from the scene of a burglary to find those allegedly responsible. Just before 2 a.m. Thursday, Officers were called to the clubhouse of the River Park Little League complex located near Fresno and Alluvial. Neighbors heard a group of men arguing and called…… MORE
DNA Identifies Body Found Burned near Firebaugh in 2006
(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s homicide detectives are asking the public to help them find anyone who may have had contact with a victim of a cold case. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office and California Department of Justice recently identified the body found burned in an orchard on May 6, 2006 near Interstate 5 and Shields…… MORE
