The World Trade Organization found in favor again of the United States in its challenge of India’s bans on a number of agricultural products, including American poultry. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Alexis Taylor says India was arbitrarily putting the bans in place with no scientific evidence behind the bans. Taylor says the WTO found India had…… MORE
Intruder Shot, Killed in NW Fresno Apartment
(KMJ) A man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon after allegedly breaking into a man’s apartment in Northwest Fresno. And, the resident says it was a case of self defense. The deadly incident happened around 4:30pm at the Stonegate Apartments at Blythe & Ashlan Aves. Fresno Police say a resident found an apparent homeless man…… MORE
Immigrant Lawyer Finally Gets Green Card
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California attorney who successfully fought a legal battle to practice law despite his immigration status got his green card Thursday and can now live in the U.S. legally as well. Sergio Garcia, 38, first applied for permanent U.S. residency in 1994 at the age of 17 after his family moved…… MORE
Thanksgiving Double Pay Nixed in Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — State lawmakers have rejected two proposals aimed at providing low-wage workers more consistent schedules and offering extra pay for working on Thanksgiving. Assembly lawmakers defeated AB67 by Democratic Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez of San Diego. The bill would have forced retailers to pay employees double-time for working on the Thanksgiving holiday. It…… MORE
Clovis High Grad Wears Eagle Feather
(AP) — A Native American student wore an eagle feather that he considers sacred to his high school graduation ceremony after resolving a court fight with a California school district. Christian Titman, clad in blue with his fellow graduates of Clovis High School, marched into the stadium at sunset Thursday, his long braid with the…… MORE
Calwa Elementary’s Smoothie & Cookie Cafe Teaching Important Skills
Calwa Elementary School fourth graders are learning valuable career skills. They have opened are are running the Smoothie & Cookie Café. The name of the café says it all – the students will prepare and serve different flavors of smoothies and cookies. Principal Angela Brunzell says she’s proud of the students and their teacher because…… MORE
Fresno Co. Workers Accused of Stealing From the Dead
3 Fresno county employees are being investigated for stealing from the estates of the deceased. It’s believed to have gone on over several years according to District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp -who says the theft was uncovered when her office took over administration of the Public Administrator’s Department in January. Of the 4 employees who worked…… MORE
“The Fighting Spirit” In The Battle Of Midway Remembered
LEMOORE (KMJ) — A commemoration of the brave Americans who served during the Second World War’s most pivotal battles has taken place today at Naval Air Station Lemoore. It was 73 years ago when the Battle of Midway was fought in the Pacific theatre. Veterans and current US Navy personnel gathered together to remember the…… MORE
Police Looking For Man They Say Cashed Fraudulent Checks
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man who stole more than $2000 with stolen checks is now on the run from Fresno Police. Officers say Ronald Macadam cashed the stolen checks at two Bank of America branches just over a month ago. They say the checks were originally stolen from a southeast Fresno business after an armed…… MORE
Study: Drought to Cost Ag Industry Nearly $3B
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 effects of a prolonged drought are very much visible throughout the state, especially here in the valley. Lawns…… MORE
