The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the potential to increase U.S. ag and food sales to Cuba by lifting the trade embargo. According to The Hagstrom Report, Senate Ag Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow says ag sales to Cuba are a way to rebuild trust between the U.S. and Cuba. Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy…… MORE
NFL Cheerleader Pay Bill Debated in Sacramento
It seems strange to say cheerleaders could get employee status but given the history.. “We’ve all heard the stories of the N-F-L’s problem with women” said California Assembly member Lorena Gonzalez, a former cheerleader. photo credit: ultimatecheerleaders.com Gonzalez is leading the effort to get pro cheerleaders fair compensation and treatment under state employment laws “Including…… MORE
Report: Fiorina Set to Announce Presidential Bid
(Newser) – She lost a bid for the Senate five years ago, but now Carly Fiorina is hoping that her first political job will be even loftier: The former chief of Hewlett-Packard will launch her presidential campaign on May 4, reports the Wall Street Journal. Relative to those who have already done so, it will…… MORE
US Navy Honors Cesar Chavez
Civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez is going to be honored for a different kind of service. On Thursday, the 22nd anniversary of his death, Chavez will get full graveside honors from the U.S. Navy at his California memorial in the small Kern County community of Keene. The idea for the ceremony came from…… MORE
Wawona Students Plant 24 Trees
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) – Wawona Middle School students, staff and community members celebrated Earth Day by planting 24 Valley Oak Trees around the perimeter of the school’s athletic field. As part of the project, Tree Fresno was teaching students how to plant and care for the trees, and about the legacy of the Valley Oak, native…… MORE
You Could Save A Life If You Give Some Blood
CLOVIS (KMJ) — The Rodeo Blood Drive is in full force today at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds – and if you have an hour spare today maybe you too could also spare some blood? Not only could you help save a life – but you could score some free stuff too. Donors will receive a…… MORE
Controversial CA Vaccine Bill Advances
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 & 105.9 KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The bill calls for eliminating California’s personal-belief and religious exemptions. It’s authored by State Senator Dr. Richard Pan, who’s drawn bipartisan support, in…… MORE
Cloudy Days Ahead for the Solar Industry?
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 & 105.9 KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Unless the federal investment tax credit is renewed, the solar industry could be dealt a major blow. That’s according to a new report…… MORE
Ruling forces Calif. Water Districts to Review Rates
An appeals court decision striking down punitive water pricing that was intended to encourage conservation had water agencies reviewing rates Tuesday and some residents exploring whether to bring similar challenges. The ruling Monday that found San Juan Capistrano’s water rates unconstitutional came amid a severe drought as agencies try to meet the governor’s mandate to…… MORE
Calif. Officials Push Power Rate Hike, for Some
California households that use the least electricity would start paying more for it, under a proposal put before state utility regulators on Tuesday intended to bring the prices charged for electricity more in line with its actual costs. Critics contended the rate proposal by state administrative law judges would raise rates for 70 percent of…… MORE
