LOS ANGELES (AP) – California’s first Mormon temple is letting its lawn go brown as drought concerns have water users tightening their consumption statewide. The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/1dX75Nh) church officials couldn’t be reached for comment, but security guard Jarom Ellsworth says gardeners stopped watering the grass about a month ago to save water.…… MORE
Suspected Baby Shooter Nabbed Near Border
(KMJ) One of the men suspected in a shoot that injured a Bakersfield man, his pregnant wife and unborn child has been arrested. 24 -year old Anthony Sanchez was found about 20 miles away from the US – Mexico border. Sanchez, Anthony and James Rios are accused of shooting Mario and Adrianna Bravo on Tuesday…… MORE
FPD Rescues Fresno Family of 5
(KMJ) A Fresno family of five is alive thanks to quick action by a trio of police officers. FPD says a fire broke out inside a home on West Hagler Ave. around 1am Monday. Three Fresno Police officers were the first on scene and pulled the family of two adults and three children to safety. …… MORE
Brown Expected to Boost School Spending
Lawmakers expect Gov. Jerry Brown to suggest spending more tax dollars on public schools and community colleges while asking for more money to be set aside for a rainy day when he releases his updated budget this week. But with a growing $3 billion surplus, Democrats who control the Legislature will jockey to increase funding…… MORE
AP: Self Driving Cars Getting Dinged in Calif.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four of the nearly 50 self-driving cars now rolling around California have gotten into accidents since September, when the state began issuing permits for companies to test them on public roads. Two accidents happened while the cars were in control; in the other two, the person who still must be behind…… MORE
New Farmers and Military Vets Can Apply For Grant Money
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says Value-Added Producer Grants enable new farmers to develop new product lines to grow their businesses and expand their contributions to the nation’s economy. USDA is making 30-million dollars available to farmers, ranchers and food entrepreneurs through the VAPG program. Vilsack says this support is especially important for beginning farmers, military…… MORE
Man Wanted For Questioning In Connection With Body Find In Firebaugh
FIREBAUGH (KMJ) — A man is being sought in connection with a homicide in Firebaugh – but Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives say he’s only wanted for questioning. It’s after a body was found by the side of the road south of Dos Palos. Deputies are eager to speak to Francisco Zermeno, who’s believed to be…… MORE
Do You Feel Safe Living in the Valley?
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) — If you live in Fresno, Stockton, or Bakersfield, you reside in a community where residents are less likely to feel safe.…… MORE
Goodbye Snowpack
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 in undoubtedly the biggest victim of a prolonged drought. But according to the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service,…… MORE
Shafter Girl Dies in Class
(KMJ) The Kern County Coroner will perform an autopsy on a 14 year old girl who died suddenly in class on Thursday. The 8th grader passed away at Richland Junior High in Shafter after PE class. Reports say the school did not have a defibrillator on hand. … MORE
