(KMJ) The California State Assembly has unanimously approved a bill that will make it illegal for new “Smart TVs” to gather data from consumers. The legislation was written by Asmb. Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles). He says it’s meant to guard against unwanted surveillance from TV voice recognition systems. Gatto said, “We don’t want to kill…… MORE
Porsche Crashes Into LAX Injures Child
A nine-year-old girl is in critical condition in Los Angeles, after a car at LAX jumped the sidewalk, hit the child and slammed into Terminal 7. A witness, Catherine Cox describes the incident: “After I realized it wasn’t a bomb in the terminal, then I thought it might have been a shooter because people…… MORE
DA: Valley Veterans Were Scammed
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Two businesses are facing a civil lawsuit from the Kern County district attorney’s office over allegations that they defrauded veterans. KBAK-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1KHSpPv) Deputy Kern County District Attorney John Mitchell says as many as 200 veterans were signed up for services they never received from Michael McWilliams and his two companies,…… MORE
Additional Farm Acres Eligible for CRP Enrollment
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is seeking an additional 800,000 acres of highly environmentally sensitive land to be enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program under certain wetland and wildlife initiatives that provide several benefits on the same land. USDA will accept new offers to participate in CRP under a general signup to be held from December 1st…… MORE
San Francisco Takes Aim At Banning Soda Ads
(KMJ) San Francisco lawmakers are taking another stab at curbing consumption of sugary drinks. The move comes seven months after local voters added the city to the long list that have rejected soda taxes promoted in the name of public health. A Board of Supervisors committee is expected to take up three pieces of legislation…… MORE
CA Pool Industry Touts Water Savings in Drought
ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — The California swimming pool and spa industry has launched a campaign to market itself as a drought-friendly landscaping option as the state enters a fourth summer of drought that has residential pools and other conspicuous water users in the crosshairs. As residents struggle to reduce potable water consumption by 25 percent,…… MORE
Calif. Senate Offers 24-Hour Rides for Drunken Members
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California senators too drunk to drive can turn to a 24-hour ride service funded by taxpayers, a local newspaper reports. State records show that the California Senate hired in February two part-time employees whose duties include “ground transportation for Senate members.” The employees are paid $2,532 per month, the Sacramento Bee…… MORE
Coast Guard Defends Response to Santa Barbara Oil Spill
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The leader overseeing a massive oil cleanup along the California coast defended the initial response, saying there were workers on the ground after the spill that stained popular beaches. The first wave of workers deployed booms in the water to corral the oil slick and placed them along the shoreline to…… MORE
Visalia Woman Held on Attempted Murder Charge
(KMJ) Visalia Police say a man was severely stabbed Friday night at a home on West Cambridge Ave. Officers arrested 38 year old Elisabeth Tuning at the scene and charged her with attempted homicide. The victim, 52 year old Marcus Meilie is listed in serious but stable condition at Kaweah Delta Medical Center.… MORE
CA Economy Gearing Up For Growth Despite 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) — The Golden State’s economy will continue to expand, despite the ongoing drought. According the Center for Business and Policy Research at University of…… MORE
