California Attorney General Kamala Harris on Thursday received an extension to the deadline her office faced next week for processing a proposed ballot initiative that advocates killing anyone who engages in gay sex. Harris asked a state court in late March for permission to reject the measure, calling it obviously unconstitutional and “utterly reprehensible.” But…… MORE
Women in Ag Survey Shows Women Value Need for Leadership Skills
The American Farm Bureau released the results of its Women in Ag survey this week.AFB Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Sherry Saylor says the survey results point to a need for a deeper dive into what leadership traits women in ag are interested in learning about in order to achieve their goals. At the top of…… MORE
Thieves Smash And Grab at a Fresno Pharmacy
(KMJ) On Thursday, April 30th at about 5 a.m., two men burglarized the Winton Vista Pharmacy in Southeast Fresno early Thursday morning. The pair gained entry into the business by smashing out the front glass door with a hammer. The suspects then stole prescription medications valued at over $10,000 and then left through the broken…… MORE
Booze in the Salon
How many great decisions have you made after consuming alcohol? I’ll give you some time to think about it … meanwhile, consider the latest work of the California Assembly, approving legislation making it legal for hair salons and barbershops to serve customers free beer and wine … some salons already offer drinks which is…… MORE
New Downtown Fresno Art Studio Now Open
FRESNO (KMJ) — What’s being described as a state of the art facility that is set to revitalize Downtown Fresno has opened. Fresno State’s College of Arts and Humanities has officially cut the ribbon on the CSU’s first satellite campus – The M Street Arts Complex. “It provides a safe space, a clean professional environment…… MORE
More Companies Working to Retain Top Talent
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) — As the economy continues to pick up speed, employees are being presented with better job offers. While that’s beneficial, it’s left…… MORE
Pregnant Bako Mom Shot, Baby Delivered
(KMJ) Bakersfield detectives are investigating a shooting that wounded a pregnant woman. The gunfire broke out Tuesday afternoon after 33 year old Adrianna Bravo and her husband were confronted by three suspects in the front yard of their home. The Kern County sheriff’s office says one of the suspects opened fired on her and her…… MORE
7 Nabbed in Shooting in Tulare Store
Police have arrested seven young people they say were involved in a melee inside a Tulare grocery store Wednesday night that ended with two victims in critical condition. According to Tulare Police Sgt. Andrew Garcia, says two men were shot including an employee of the FoodsCo. Both victims were listed in critical condition. The violence…… MORE
Gov. Brown to Water Tunnel Critics: “Shut Up”
SACRAMENTO (AP)- Gov. Jerry Brown is taking a blunt approach with critics of his $15 million plan to build twin tunnels to send water around the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Brown said Wednesday that until critics have studied the problem for a million hours, they should “shut up, because you don’t know what the hell you’re…… MORE
California Used Less Fumigant and Carcinogenic Pesticides in 2013
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation reports that the state used less fumigants and carcinogenic pesticides in 2013 than the previous year, according to data in the Annual Summary of Pesticide Use. DPR Director Brian Leahy says “Information is a key ingredient in a vigorous regulatory program to protect human health and the environment. The…… MORE
