Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the recently passed tax reform bill a “once-in-a-generation” reform of the federal tax code. Calling tax reform an eagerly awaited Christmas present for taxpayers, Perdue says “tax paying people of American agriculture need relief.” In his statement, Perdue offered thanks to President Trump and commended Congress for passage of the…… MORE
Organized ATM Crime Ring Targets 200 Victims in Central Valley
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Around 200 people’s ATM card info has been stolen, in what Fresno Police think is an organized crime ring. Sergeant Brian Rogers from Fresno PD’S financial crimes unit says the victims were robbed between Friday and Monday. The suspect is believed to be working with a group out of Glendale in Southern…… MORE
Trump Celebrates GOP Tax Reform Victory
WASHINGTON (CNN) – The House of Representatives gave final approval Wednesday afternoon to its major rewrite of the US tax code, the first major legislative accomplishment for congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump this year. Republican lawmakers joined Trump on the White House lawn Wednesday afternoon to celebrate their largest legislative achievement of 2017, in…… MORE
First Responders Go Toy Shopping For Fresno Kids In Need
FRESNO (KMJ) — More than a hundred children living in shelter in Fresno have had their Christmas wishes granted following an early morning shopping spree by local first responders. Staff from American Ambulance, Madera County Sheriff’s Office, and Fresno Police arrived at Target in Fresno’s River Park at 5am, for two hours of present purchasing.…… MORE
Falling Valley Temperatures Prompt “Hard Freeze Warning”
FRESNO (KMJ) — Cold temperatures are expected in the Central Valley in the coming days. A Hard Freeze Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, with temperatures potentially falling as low as 22°F in some parts. “The cold air will stay in place all the way into Thursday night and early Friday morning.…… MORE
Looking Back at the Big Hacks of 2017
SAN FRANCISCO (CNNMoney) – It was the year nothing seemed safe. Bombshell hacks were revealed one after another in 2017, from an Equifax breach that compromised almost half the country to global ransom campaigns that cost companies millions of dollars. The cyberattacks highlighted the alarming vulnerability of our personal information. [van id=”video/technology/business/2017/11/21/hbo-hacker-charged.cnnmoney”] More tools used…… MORE
Disaster Bill Includes Cotton & Dairy Provisions
The $81 billion House disaster aid package includes provisions for cotton growers and limited support for dairy producers. The National Farmers Union says both cotton and dairy farmers need appropriations fixes before the start of the next farm bill. The bill, however, offsets part of the cost by making changes to nutrition infrastructure. NFU…… MORE
Charges Filed Against Woodward Lake Double Murder Suspect
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Charges are filed against 21 year-old Gary Perry for the double murder at Woodward Lake. The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has charged Perry in the shooting deaths of 21 year old Brennen Fairhead (above) and 21 year-old Scott Gaffney (below). Both men were from Fresno – the two were gunned down…… MORE
House Approves GOP Tax Reform Bill
(CNN) – The House of Representatives approved the final version of the first overhaul of the US tax code in more than 30 years, handing President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans their most significant legislative victory of 2017. The bill passed along sharp partisan lines, 227 – 203, with 12 House GOP members opposing the…… MORE
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