Two California Democrats introduced the American Port Access Privileges Act in the House of Representatives. John Garamendi and Jim Costa say the bill follows up on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. Representative Costa says, “We need to remove bottlenecks and mitigate congestion at our ports to carry out American exports.” The legislation would ensure fair…… MORE
1 Dead In Visalia Crash Involving Caltrans Vehicle
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — One person has been killed in a traffic collision that involved a Caltrans water tanker. The deadly crash happened on Tuesday evening near Highway 198 and Mooney Blvd. CHP has taken over the investigation and it is unknown if the person killed was the driver or if there was more than…… MORE
Real Chicken Versus Plant-Based ‘Chicken’ Survey
The National Chicken Council releases findings from a national survey of consumer attitudes in the nation about chicken and plant-based ‘chicken’ alternatives. Survey participants included individuals who consume meat and animal products, along with flexitarians, vegetarians and vegans. The results indicate the majority of Americans want clearer product labeling and separate shopping sections for plant-based…… MORE
Murder Charge Filed In Deadly Fresno County Stabbing
(KMJ) A Bay Area man now faces homicide charges for allegedly stabbing a truck driver to death at a Fresno County gas station over the weekend. Here are the details, as released by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office: Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have booked 21-year old Isaiah Harley of San Francisco…… MORE
Ribbon Cutting Tuesday As City of Fresno Opens New Fresno Humane Animal Center
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A ribbon cutting is held Tuesday at Fresno Humane Animal Service’s brand new animal center. Fresno Humane Animal Services will run the full-service facility for the City of Fresno, as the contract with the CCSPCA expires Friday, July 1, 2022. The CCSPCA’s existing shelter at 103 S. Hughes Ave. is opening…… MORE
Independence Day Food More Expensive
U.S. consumers will pay $69.68 for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods, based on a new American Farm Bureau Federation marketbasket survey. The average cost of a summer cookout for ten people breaks down to less than $7 per person. The overall cost for the cookout is up 17% or about $10 from last year,…… MORE
Warrant Leads To Nearly 3,000 Illegal Marijuana Plants In Merced County
(KMJ) — Nearly 3,000 illegal marijuana plants were recently recovered by investigators in Merced County. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office says those with the Sheriff Enforcement Team (SET) issued multiple warrants last week within the county and recovered 168 pounds of finished product. In total, deputies say 2,806 illegal marijuana plants were recovered by investigators.…… MORE
Fundraiser Set for Food Truck Explosion Victims
When the Planet Vegan food truck exploded last Friday afternoon, KMJ listeners were quick to call in with their witness accounts of the blast that rocked the busy area around Shaw and First. Now, a large fundraising effort is underway to help the victims who suffered serious burns. … MORE
California Voters To Weigh Constitutional Right to Abortion
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters will decide in November whether to guarantee the right to an abortion in their state constitution, a question sure to boost turnout on both sides of the debate during a pivotal midterm election year as Democrats try to keep control of Congress after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe…… MORE
3 Killed When Amtrak Train From Los Angeles Hits Truck, Derails in Missouri
MENDON, Mo. (AP) — Three people were killed and others were injured when a passenger train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago struck a dump truck and derailed in a remote, rural area of Missouri on Monday, officials said. It was not immediately clear how many people were hurt beyond the three people who died,…… MORE
