FRESNO (KMJ) — Central Valley Assemblymember Jim Patterson has warned that decisions made early on in the construction of the state’s high-speed rail system could be considered fraudulent behavior. His comments come days after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration asked for millions of federal dollars for the project to be returned (click here…… MORE
No Hemp Crop Insurance Coverage Yet
A Department of Agriculture official says the crop insurance coverage for hemp is not ready. Martin Barbre, USDA Risk Management Agency administrator, told the crop insurance industry this week that agents could discuss crop insurance with hemp farmers, but must tell them “there is no coverage at the present time.” The 2018 farm bill…… MORE
Calif. Ordered to Pay $399K to Pro-Life Centers
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A federal judge is demanding that the Golden State pay $399,000 to 3 pro-life pregnancy centers and a law firm, after the Supreme Court deemed a state law promoting abortion unconstitutional. The law had required that “crisis pregnancy centers” offer information about how to obtain a tax-payer funded abortion. Centers who didn’t…… MORE
Fresno Woman Calls for Clean-up at Homeless Camp – Gets Her Wish
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno woman who called for the need to clean-up at a large homeless camp has gotten her wish. Amber Hillman’s property is across from High Speed Rail property on Golden State north of Olive. A week ago, she told KMJ’s Chris Daniel there were more than…… MORE
Trump Administration Terminates $929 Million High Speed Rail Grant
FRESNO; CA (KMJ) – The Trump administration announces Tuesday its terminating a $929 million federal grant for California’s high-speed rail project. The notice was sent to the California High-Speed Rail Authority on Tuesday, that the termination is effective March 5. The U.S. Department of Transportation states they are “actively exploring every legal option” to…… MORE
Norteno Gang Member Arrested For Raping 2 Underage Victims
HANFORD, CA (KMJ) – A Norteno gang member is arrested for raping two people under the age of 16. Hanford Police say it took place after 12:30 Sunday morning on the 200 Block of East Ivy Street. Police say Cabello asked the victim if he could stay over because he had no place to go.…… MORE
Central Valley Non-Profits Invited to Apply for Grant Money
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Central Valley non-profits invited to apply for grant money. In the past 5 years, there have been 56 non-profits in the Sacramento and Fresno regions that have received over 2.6 million dollars from the Golden 1 Credit Union Community Grant Program. Now’s the time to submit an application. AREAS…… MORE
Senate Reauthorizes Pesticide Registration Improvement Act
The Senate Ag Committee and its leadership, including Chair Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, announced that the Senate passed the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. In the announcement, the Senators said, “The unanimous Senate passage of the bipartisan PRIA legislation provides certainty to farmers, consumers, and many other stakeholders. We’re urging our colleagues…… MORE
Mountain Lion Removed from Backyard of Calif. Home
Firefighters are well known for their cat-rescuing skills. But members of San Bernardino County Fire department faced a bigger challenge than your average trapped tabby when called to a home in California on Saturday. Arriving at the house in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, they found a large cougar, or mountain lion, sitting about 50 feet…… MORE
California AG: We’re Suing President Trump
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