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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Trump to Declassify Documents in Russia Probe
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USDA Water and Wastewater Funding for California
Nearly $400 million from the Department of Agriculture are helping rebuild and improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in 42 states, including California. USDA says $392 million in partnerships with rural communities because “modern and reliable water infrastructure is foundational to quality of life and economic development,” according to Assistant to the Secretary for…… MORE
Woodlake Police Officer Charged With Violent Sexual Assaults
FRESNO,CA (KMJ) -District Attorney Tim Ward has announced criminal charges against Oscar Robles, age 26, of Visalia, for incidents occurring in April of 2017 and January of 2018. Robles is employed as a police officer in the city of Woodlake. Robles is charged with two counts of assault by a public officer, two counts of…… MORE
