USDA closed a loophole in farm program payments to just those who are actively engaged in farming. USDA said it has finalized a rule to ensure that farm safety-net payments are issued only to active managers of farms that operate as joint ventures or general partnerships, consistent with the direction and authority provide by…… MORE
“Redskins” Ban Could Be Challenged On November Ballot
(KMJ) – The state law banning the use of “Redskins” as mascot for public-funded schools may face a challenge on the November ballot. Gustine Mayor Dennis Brazil said it would take 365,000 signatures from registered voters to put the issue as a referendum in the upcoming election. A committee that will seek to secure the…… MORE
Get Ready for Mythbusters Live In Fresno
(KMJ)- The all-new live show MythBusters Jamie & Adam UNLEASHED!, starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series “MythBusters,” debuts at the Saroyan Theatre in Fresno for one night only on Friday, December 18. Show time is 7:30 pm. Tickets now on sale at the Convention Center box office, Ticketmaster.com and…… MORE
Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant Booked for Battery
(KMJ) – A decorated Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant was booked on misdemeanor battery charges involving his girlfriend. Fresno Police say Mark Eaton was cited in connection with a Sept. 6 incident involving the woman, who reported the incident to police Nov. 8. Fresno Police have jurisdiction in the case because it allegedly occurred in the…… MORE
CHP Brings Christmas To Marjaree Mason Center
(KMJ) FRESNO, December 15, 2015 – Toys drives are taking place — this week before Christmas. The CHP dropped off clothing and toys downtown at the Marjaree Mason Center. “We brought in little over a hundred toys – which our non-uniformed and our uniformed staff wrapped up for the kids. we understood there was…… MORE
Greyhound Cuts Ribbon At New Tulare Street Location
Greyhound and Fresno officials cut the ribbon at Greyhound’s new train depot located across from Fresno City Hall at the Amtrak Station on Tulare Street. Greyhound says the move is being made to accommodate future construction of the High-Speed Rail station in the old location on “H” Street. Tom Frias, the Fresno Greyhound Manager says…… MORE
Merced PD Chili Cook-off Raises Money For Hospital
With a show of their culinary skills, the Merced Police Department raises money for Valley Children’s Hospital. Here’s a hint…. chili was involved…. It was their first Chili Cook-off, according to Merced Police Captain Tom Trindad. “Actually, how this all started was because everybody comes around here and brags about how good their chili…… MORE
Analysis: Most Calif. Sex Offender Parolees Exempt from Ban
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) — 76 percent of paroled sex offenders, previously prohibited from living near parks, schools, and other places were children congregate, no longer face residency…… MORE
Ballot Proposal Would Give Cities More Tools to Encourage Water Conservation
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 League of California Cities, The California State Association of Counties, and The Association of California Water Agencies have proposed a ballot measure,…… MORE
New Helicopter Approved For Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
FRESNO (KMJ) — One of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office two helicopters is getting a brand new replacement. Deputies currently have access to two helicopters to assist crime fighting from the sky. The current Eagle One and Eagle Two have been with the department since 1996, but they were actually 1991 models when they were bought…… MORE
