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) — Tobacco and vaping products would be prohibited on California’s public college campuses, under a bill introduced by Democratic Assemblyman Kevin McCarty. Six of…… MORE
Poll: More Californians Feel Terror Attack is Likely
(KMJ) A new statewide Field Poll released Friday shows an increasing number of Californians believe another terror attack is “very likely” to occur in the near future. The survey shows one in three of the state’s registered voters think more terrorist strikes are probable. The poll comes on the heels of the arrest of an…… MORE
Farm Groups React to New Dietary Guidelines
Many agriculture groups praised the dietary guidelines for following the science, as requested by the groups and Congress. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman said “we are pleased that the Agriculture and Health and Human Services departments listened to our concerns and remained true to their mission of helping Americans achieve a well-balanced diet.”…… MORE
Terror Suspects Nabbed in Sacramento, Houston
(CNN) – [Breaking news update, posted at 9:48 a.m. ET] A man arrested in California on Thursday and charged with a terror-related offense, Aws Mohammed Younis Al-Jayab, communicated with Omar Faraj Saeed Al Hardan, another man charged in Texas with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, according to a law enforcement official. [Previous story,…… MORE
A New Look at the Most, Least Stressful Jobs
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) — Soldiers, firefighters, airline pilots, and police officers have the most stressful jobs in America, according to a new CareerCast report. The though physical…… MORE
Gov. Brown Proposes $170 Billion Budget, Patterson Blasts Tax Hikes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a $170.6 billion budget plan for California on Thursday that attempts to balance his fiscally restrained approach to spending with increasing demands for California to invest in social service and health care programs that suffered cuts during the recession. The plan calls for significant increases in funding…… MORE
Pot Legalization Initiative Starts Gathering Signatures
(KMJ) Pot could prove profitable for the Golden State. California finance officials are estimating that legalizing marijuana for recreational use could net as much as $1 billion dollars in new tax revenue for state and local governments. The estimate is based on the provisions of the leading pot legalization initiative proposed for the November…… MORE
Monsanto Plans Job Cuts and Restructuring
Monsanto will ramp up restructuring efforts and cut another 1,000 jobs, after unveiling plans in October to eliminate 2,600 positions. The Wall Street Journal reports brisker sales of soybeans to South American farmers and fast progress on previously outlined cost-reduction plans helped it report a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss. However, as the largest seed maker…… MORE
Fresno City Council Kills “Ghost Voting”
January 7, 2016, (KMJ) Fresno – Fresno City Council members voted unanimously Thursday to kill so-called “ghost voting”. Council members say they have received some feedback from citizens who are upset that representatives are not actually required to be there in person when important votes take place – so that any changes to an issue…… MORE
Fresno County Offers Sandbags For County Residents
In light of the heavy rain, Fresno County is offering sand and bags for county residents. There are sand bag pickup locations throughout Fresno County. Listed below are the sand bag pickup locations: (Westside of Fresno County) Area 2- Fresno/Tranquility: Denver and Lincoln PIT ……………………………………..559.698.7278 Area 4- Fresno/Biola: 12855 W. G Street (Between 2nd…… MORE
