WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are making another push to pass legislation designed to bring more water to California’s farm belt despite criticism from the White House and congressional Democrats. H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act passed through the House of Representatives on Thursday, July 16, 2015 by a vote of 245…… MORE
Manteca Man Shot in the Face
MANTECA, Calif. (AP) — Investigators are searching for a gunman after a man drove himself to the Manteca Police department after being hit by a shotgun blast. The Stockton Record reports that the man arrived at the station Wednesday evening after taking a gunshot wound to the left cheek. Sgt. Gregg Beall says the victim…… MORE
Confederate Flag Ban Passed by Fresno Council
Developing… The Fresno City Council on Thursday passed an ordinance to ban sale and display of the Confederate flag on city property. “This is relatively a symbolic issue”, Councilman Oliver Baines told KMJ News. “I don’t think that we probably have a major issue on Confederate flag on government property in Fresno or in most…… MORE
Defense Granted Continuance In Scarber Hearing
The defense in the Scarber trial has been given more time to review documents. Former CHP Assistant Chief Kyle Scarber and his wife Gail, and daughter Crysyal Reynoso were in court Tuesday, July 15th for the preliminary hearing. They are accused of helping son Spenser Scarber, convicted of rape, of leaving the country to go…… MORE
Downtown Fresno Restaurant Kikku Wins $25k Prize
FRESNO (KMJ) — A downtown Fresno restaurant – Kikku Japanese Fast Food – has won the public’s approval and received an impressive prize. The winners of the Downtown Fresno Foundation’s ‘Restaurant Makeover Competition’ have the notoriety of not only being the very first winner but as well as that get a prize pack worth $25,000. “We…… MORE
Using Renewable Energy to Combat the Drought
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) — A $30 million solar-powered desalination plant is being built in the Panoche Water and Drainage District near Firebaugh. “When the…… MORE
Fresno Among Cities Chosen for Federal High-Speed Internet Program
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) — President Obama has set a goal of having high-speed internet access in most schools by 2017. Now, he’s promoting a…… MORE
American Farm Bureau President Stepping Down
American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman says he will not seek reelection in January 2016 following 16 years at the helm of AFBF. Stallman, a cattle and rice producer from Columbus, Texas, is the 11th president during AFBF’s almost 97-year history. Stallman has also served six years as the Texas Farm Bureau president. Stallman…… MORE
Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Fresno
Just after One o’clock Wednesday morning, Officers from Fresno Police’s Southwest District were dispatched to the area of Calaveras and McKenzie after getting reports of a victim of a stabbing. The victim, a 54 year old female, had suffered a stab wound to her back. Witnesses told Officers the suspect left the scene in a…… MORE
Madera County Sheriff’s Office On The Move
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is moving to its new location at 2725 Falcon Drive in Madera near the Airport. The Sheriff’s Office building will be closed on Wednesday, July 22nd and Thursday, July 23rd. Phone calls will still be answered and requests for Deputies will not be impacted. There will be no personnel available…… MORE
