Algae Bloom Now At Danger Level in San Luis Reservoir

(Source: NOAA) (KMJ) – The State Department of Water Resources elevates the warning level from an algae bloom at the San Luis Reservoir. Here is the release put out by the DWR Friday Morning: The Department of Water Resources (DWR) urges people to avoid physical contact with the water at San Luis Reservoir in Merced…MORE

FDA to Consider Organic Labeling Claims

  The Food and Drug Administration will apparently investigate labeling claims of organic products. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb took to Twitter this week, responding to a critical Wall Street Journal editorial, which a former FDA official argued under the headline “The Organic Industry is Lying to You,” that the agency has been lax in allowing…MORE

Dylan Noble’s Parents Settle with City of Fresno for $2.8M

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  The parents of Dylan Noble have have settled for $2.8 million dollars with the city of Fresno. The 19-year old was shot and killed June 25th, 2016 during a traffic stop that was captured by FPD officer worn body cameras. The family reached an agreement in their federal lawsuit against the city…MORE

DMV Dissection Day 2: Denied Audit Means “Interminable Lines”

SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — An audit of the Department of Motor Vehicles has been rejected by state lawmakers, a move which has been described as sentencing Californians to long lines and delays for months to come. The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard Wednesday how the DMV continues to use a computer system first introduced in 1980.…MORE

Odds: Sen. Kamala Harris a Front-runner to Face Trump in 2020

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  President Trump is an overwhelming favorite to win re-election in 2020, according to odds-makers.  And he may square off against a familiar face to valley voters should the odds hold steady. The experts at BetOnline have placed Sen. Kamala Harris among the front-runners to win the democratic nomination.  Harris (D-CA) and Vermont…MORE

Next Round of Tariffs Set

  The U.S. says it will begin imposing tariffs of 25% on an additional $16 billion in Chinese imports, further escalating the trade war between the two countries. The U.S. Trade Representative’s office says Customs will begin collecting the extra duties on 279 different product lines. The list includes a lot of industrial and machinery…MORE

Food Donations Needed for Animals Impacted by Sierra Wildfires

(KMJ) – As Oakhurst and the surrounding communities in the Sierra continue to deal with the impacts of the Ferguson Fire, animal shelter volunteers are now asking for help for animals impacted by this blaze. The Mariposa Animal Shelter says it is now completely out of all canned food for dogs and cats.  And Central…MORE