China says it will hit back against President Donald Trump with retaliatory duties of five or 10 percent against another $60 billion worth of American products. The response comes after Trump issued the largest number of tariffs yet in an escalating trade dispute. Politico says China is scheduled to implement their plan on Monday…… MORE
High-Risk Sex Offender Arrested by Madera Police After Exposing Himself to 2 Young Girls
[Photo: CA DOJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — A high-risk sex offender is arrested by Madera Police after he exposed himself to two young girls. 48 year old Richard Cuellar already has a history of offense for annoying or molesting a child under 18 years of age, according to the State of California Department of Justice…… MORE
Fresno’s Immigrant Integration Ranks High On National Survey
FRESNO (KMJ) — A national analysis of city policy and socioeconomic factors has placed Fresno at number 35 of the country’s 100 largest cities, with specific praise going to government inclusivity. The National American Economy survey considered areas such as whether or not immigrants have access to legal support, how many are homeowners, and individual…… MORE
Police Prepare For 10K With a Cop In Modesto
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Police in Modesto will be running for a cause. On September 22, 2018, Shackleford Elementary School in Modesto will host the first 10K With A Cop Mile Run. 10K With a Cop is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help build a relationship between law enforcement and the community, teach…… MORE
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
California is getting $22.6 million from the USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, which is the most in the country. According to California agriculture officials, the program provides grants to state departments of agriculture to fund projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops, defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery…… MORE
House Intelligence Committee’s Devin Nunes Speaks with KMJ About Releasing Documents in Trump Russia Probe
[Photo: Reuters] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes, speaks with KMJ about releasing documents in the Trump Russia probe in the next coming weeks. The Justice Department says it’s working with the director of national intelligence to comply with President Trump’s order declassifying documents in the Russia investigation.…… MORE
Jose Ramirez Teams with KMJ to Help Gladding Family
JOSE RAMIREZ TEAMS WITH KMJ 580/105.9 TO HELP THE FAMILY OF GAVIN GLADDING WBC World Champion Jose Ramirez is coming off a stirring victory at The Save Mart Center. Now, the Avenal native and 2012 Olympian is stepping up to raise funds for the Gladding family in their time of need. Gavin Gladding, a beloved…… MORE
Ballots Tallied – Gerawan Farming Workers Vote to Decertify UFW
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – 2,600 Gerawan farmworkers did vote overwhelmingly in 2013 to decertify the UFW as their union. The ballots by workers were cast approximately five years ago to establish whether or not they wanted to be members of the UFW. It was the end of May when the Fifth District Court of Appeal…… MORE
Calif. Could Experiment with Safe Injection Sites
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill that would allow San Francisco to operate so-called safe injection sites for drug users is likely to be signed by Governor Jerry Brown, following approval by state lawmakers. The measure was written last year by Stockton Assemblywoman Susan Eggman, but it’s been amended to apply specifically to San Francisco, who…… MORE
SpaceX to Take Japanese Billionaire on Trip Around the Moon
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