Japan will eliminate tariffs on U.S. wine imports as part of a trade agreement announced between the U.S. and Japan. Reuters says Japan will eliminate the tariffs on U.S. wine within 5 to 7 years after the trade agreement goes into effect. Japan currently taxes wine at 15 percent per liter, and the trade…… MORE
Death Related to E-Cigarettes Reported in Tulare County, Hours After Gov. Newsom Announces Vaping Awareness Campaign
VISALIA, CA. (KMJ) — The Tulare County Public Health Officer has confirmed that a person from Tulare County has died from complications related to the use of e-cigarettes and is warning community members about the dangerous effects of using electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes. “With sadness, we report that there has been a death of a…… MORE
Tis The Season to Watch Out for Wildlife
FRESNO (KMJ) – Caltrans says this time of year, the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions typically peaks, as animals start migrating to winter habitat. Mating season begins for deer and elk. And bears spend more time foraging before hibernation. “Be alert when driving through areas where wildlife frequent,” Alisa Becerra said. Spokeswoman Alisa Becerra says to…… MORE
New Cal Farm Crop Report
New numbers just released by the California Department of Food And Agriculture. According to a CDFA news release, California’s farms and ranches in 2018 received almost $50 billion in cash receipts for their output. This represents a slight increase over adjusted cash receipts for 2017. California’s agricultural abundance includes more than 400 commodities. Over a…… MORE
Actress Felicity Huffman Gets 14 Days in Prison, 250 Hours Community Service & 30K Fine
BOSTON, MA (KMJ) – Actress Felicity Huffman gets 14 days in prison during sentencing taking place in federal court Friday in Boston. The Oscar nominee was also sentenced to one year supervised release, 250 hours community service and a $30,000 fine She is the first person being sentenced for taking part in a sweeping…… MORE
Man Arrested After Leading Deputies on Chase, School Lockdowns Lifted
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) — A man has been arrested after leading deputies on a chase, and a lockdown has been lifted on an elementary school. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said happened Friday morning near Alpine Vista Elementary School. The Sheriff’s Office says the chase started with an erratic driver at the intersection of…… MORE
WOTUS Repealed
The Waters of the U.S. Rule was repealed by Trump administration. The rule greatly expanded the EPA’s federal jurisdiction and scope of bodies of water subject to Clean Water Act requirements. Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts says the action to repeal and replace the 2015 WOTUS rule will “alleviate regulatory burden” on farmers and…… MORE
PG&E Reaches Multi-Billion Dollar Settlement Over Fire Claims
(KMJ) – Friday morning, Pacific Gas and Electric announced it reached an $11 billion settlement with insurance companies in suits filed over the 2017 and 2018 state wildfires. This deal covers 85% of the claims filed against the bankrupt utility and covers several major blazes including the Camp Fire. It ravaged the town of Paradise…… MORE
Valley Republican’s TV Ad Targets Congresswoman AOC
(KMJ) – This ad, which ran during Thursday night’s latest Democratic Presidential debate sparks comments and criticism across the Nation. The ad was created by the Political Action Committee New Faces GOP. It was created in March by Elizabeth Heng. She unsuccessfully ran to unseat 16th Congressional District Democratic Representative Jim Costa in 2018. It…… MORE
Fresno Woman Hopes Guide Dog Bill Receives Support from California Governor
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The deadline is looming as a vote takes place Friday on legislation affecting guide dogs and their handlers in California. One Fresno woman is calling out for help to convince the governor that Assembly Bill 169 is needed to protect the animals and the people who raise them. “I know…… MORE
