Bayer AG says the number of lawsuits against glyphosate is rising, adding to concerns about potentially lengthy and costly litigation. Bayer, which recently completed its acquisition of Monsanto, lowered its full-year earnings outlook stemming from delays in closing the deal. Bayer is now integrating the maker of Roundup, which contains glyphosate, into its company.…… MORE
‘Resistance’ Op-Ed Turns Into White House Whodunit
[van id=”politics/2018/09/05/new-york-times-op-ed-full-bolduan-erin-vpx.cnn”] WASHINGTON (CNN) – An unnamed senior Trump administration official assailed President Donald Trump’s “amorality” and reckless decision-making in a New York Times op-ed published Wednesday and said he or she is part of a “resistance” working to thwart Trump’s worst impulses. “The dilemma — which (Trump) does not fully grasp — is that…… MORE
Multiple Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Accused Rapist in Central Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Multiple sexual assault charges are filed against an accused rapist, who allegedly attacked a 52-year-old woman in Central Fresno. Fresno police say the rape was all caught on tape. It took place early Sunday morning, behind a business at Shields and Palm. 24-year-old Micah Collins from Bakersfield told police he did…… MORE
Visalia Man Behind Bars for Trying to Kidnap 4-Year-Old Girl
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Visalia man is behind bars for trying to kidnap a 4-year-old girl. The Tulare County Sheriff Office says it happened at 2:40 Tuesday afternoon in Goshen by Cottontail and Lickey Court. A man told deputies that an unknown man had assaulted him while getting out of his car and…… MORE
Cal Fire Facing Pilot Shortage
[van id=”van/ns-acc/2018/09/04/WE-022TU_CNNA-ST1-1000000004c10e3f”]… MORE
Visalia Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Baby Daughter
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Aaron Rowe, age 28, of Visalia, has been sentenced to 18 years-to-life in prison for the murder and assault of his 47-day-old daughter, Peyton. Judge Joseph Kalashian sentenced Rowe on Wednesday, September 5, in Department 5 of the Tulare County Superior Court, Visalia Division. On July 11, 2018, a jury…… MORE
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Efforts
Producers can now apply for the trade mitigation package announced by the Department of Agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the launch of the program for farmers suffering from damage due to trade retaliation by foreign nations. Producers of certain commodities can now sign up for the Market Facilitation Program, while USDA will also begin…… MORE
New Charges Expected After Inmate Allegedly Attacks Correctional Officers
FRESNO (KMJ) — An inmate attack inside Fresno County Jail has ended with four correctional officers injured, according to Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Emillion Mancia, who was originally booked into the facility for murder in 2016, is alleged to have attacked two correctional officers with a small jail issued razor. The Sheriff’s Office said the…… MORE
Porterville Police Search for Purple-Haired Robbery Suspect
(KMJ) – Porterville Police continue to search for an armed robbery suspect. Officers say a man (pictured above) used a knife to hold up the Dino Mart located at 1445 West Henderson Avenue in Porterville just after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The clerk let him take an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and…… MORE
“I should have killed that b—-,” Accused Rapist Tells Fresno Police, After Attacking 52 Year-Old Woman
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An accused rapist is in custody, after attacking a 52-year-old woman in Fresno Fresno police say the attack on Sunday was so violent that the victim is at the hospital going in-and-out of consciousness, her face unrecognizable. Just after 8:00 am., Fresno Police were alerted by a 911 call that…… MORE
