Initiative Foods Groundbreaking Marks A “Bright Day” For Sanger Company

SANGER (KMJ) — Ground has been officially broken at Initiative Foods in Sanger, just over two years after a devastating fire swept through the site. Following the blaze in July 2016, the baby food company wrote on Facebook that the facility would be rebuilt. Friday’s groundbreaking was a step towards fulfilling that promise. The public…MORE

California Lung Cancer Deaths Lower Than National Average

SAN DIEGO (AP) – A study concludes that California has 28 percent fewer lung cancer deaths than the rest of the country thanks to statewide policies against tobacco. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego announced Wednesday that state efforts to curb tobacco use resulted in fewer people starting smoking and more people quitting.…MORE

OJ’s Sister-in-law Denise Brown Speaks About Domestic Violence at Marjaree Mason’s 35th Women and Leading Business Awards

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – OJ Simpson’s sister-in-law, Denise Brown sounded the warning about domestic violence during an awards ceremony on Thursday.   Brown was the keynote speaker at the Marjaree Mason Center’s 35th Annual Top Ten Professional Women and Leading Business Awards. The Fresno shelter for women and children, hosted the awards during lunchtime…MORE

U.S. & Canada Trade Officials Discussing Next Steps

The U.S. and Canada are discussing the next steps for approving the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement that will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer visited Canada this week meeting with his Canadian counterpart, Chrystia Freeland. A spokesperson for Freeland told Bloomberg News the meeting I was an “opportunity to take stock…MORE