The U.S. House will again attempt to nullify the ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule in 2016, according to a spokesperson for House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California. Voting is planned on a Congressional Review Act challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency’s controversial rule in the House next year and Senate Majority Leader Mitch…… MORE
Innovate Fresno State Program Looking For Valley Entrepreneurs
2016 is a good time to get that start-up business idea launched, and the “Innovate Fresno State” program is hoping to help Valley entrepreneurs. Linking ventures with potential funding, the program will benefit startups and help grow existing businesses. Under the Lyles Center at Fresno State, Iinnovate’s participants have been provided with program leadership, as…… MORE
Gerawan Farming Shutting Down Table Grape Operations
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gerawan Farming will shut down its table grape operations in 2016. The Reedley-based company, which is one of Fresno County’s largest growers, has issued layoff notices. More than 2,500 workers will be affected. An attorney for Gerawan says the decision has nothing to do with their dispute with the UFW and…… MORE
Calif. Senate Getting Pay Raises
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — One year after laying off dozens of staff members, the California State Senate is giving pay raises, to its approximately 900 employees. They range from 1% to 4%. Secretary of the Senate Daniel Alvarez calls them “well-deserved,” and “long-over overdue cost-of-living adjustments.” … MORE
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared To Enter California
Santa’s Reindeer have been cleared to enter California. The signature on the paperwork reads “K. Kringle.” The permit application was filed in person by a rotund, jolly man with a red suit, a white beard, and a pocketful of candy canes. State veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and…… MORE
Cinnamon – The Stowaway Bear Returned To Mountains
(KMJ) – Fresno, December 23, 2015 – The story of a bear — named “Cinnamon.” The Hume Lake native hitched a ride to Fresno – on a garbage truck this Tuesday afternoon, December 22nd, 2015. “Cinnamon” was discovered by workers at Orange Avenue Disposal — in a trash bin. The bear was tranquillized —…… MORE
Nestlé Commits To Eggs from Cage-Free Chickens
Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, announced that it will transition to using eggs only from cage-free chickens in all of its U.S. food products by 2020. The company, which uses approximately 20 million pounds of eggs a year. Chairman and CEO Paul Grimwood said in a news release that “Our products are in…… MORE
One Millionth Drought Relief Food Package Being Delivered
The agricultural community of Mendota has been hit hard by the drought – but relief is coming thanks to packages from the Community Food Bank. Now – a milestone – with the one millionth drought relief food package to be delivered to a family in Mendota, in Fresno County. Mendota is like many communities and…… MORE
Protecting Scenic Public Lands In California Desert
They may be sites that you have visited… and now, there’s a widely supported proposal to protect scenic public lands in the California desert. It’s a grassroots, ground-up proposal with over a decade of work being done by local leaders to protect these areas, and designate them as national monuments. They not only provide…… MORE
Search Continues for Parlier Assault Suspect
(KMJ) – The Parlier Police Department needs your help to find the man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman on December 19th. Around 7 p.m. that evening, a woman walking home when she was approached by a man driving a minivan near First and J streets in Downtown Parlier. The man forced the victim…… MORE
