Getting the farm bill done this fall is a “high hurdle,” according to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts. The Kansas Republican told reporters last week it would be easier to write a bill once a budget is in place, noting that the Senate Budget Committee has said the Senate would have a budget…… MORE
Sen. Feinstein Responds to Catholic Judge Backlash
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FPD: Woman’s Body Found, Ex-Boyfriend Eyed
Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer announced Sunday that the body of Breanna Bradford had been found. The 22 year old Fresno woman was reported missing Friday. Her family says she had left her apartment near Ashlan and Marks after arguing with her ex-boyfriend, 35 year old James Gay. Bradford’s family says Gay, who has a…… MORE
CA Lawmakers Pass Trump Tax Return Bill
(CNN) – President Donald Trump may have to release his tax returns if he wants to compete in California in 2020. A bill passed by the state legislature Friday requires presidential candidates to release their five most recent years of tax returns to get on the ballot. If this holds, Trump would have to submit…… MORE
FUSD Superintendent Releases Statement On Negotiations
FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) -The back and forth continues with the Fresno Unified School District and the Teachers Association over contracts. FTA Associate Director Mo Kashmiri spoke previously with KMJ saying they are frustrated, and the union’s membership decided to hold a strike vote on October third. On Friday, September 15th, Fresno Unifed’s Superintendent Bob…… MORE
Calif. Closer to Becoming a “Sanctuary State”
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The state Assembly has approved a “sanctuary state” measure that would put new restrictions on interactions between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The Assembly’s 49-25 vote sets up a vote in the Senate later Friday. The Senate approved a tougher version of the measure before it was watered down…… MORE
Fresno County Sheriff Promises “Instant Information” With New App
FRESNO (KMJ) — The power of Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is now available to download. Sheriff Margaret Mims announced her office’s new app Friday morning, describing it as the latest effort to keep up with the times. “More people will have the ability to get first hand information from us directly, and I think that’s…… MORE
Bill to Establish Third Gender Option on CA Driver Licenses Sent to Governor
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California lawmakers have approved a bill that would establish a third gender option, when applying for a driver license, or state-issued ID card. If signed into law, the options would be “male,” “female,” and “non-binary.” Additionally, the DMV would no longer request documentation for a gender choice. The measure, which supporters believe…… MORE
Higher Ag Exports
A U.S. Department of Agriculture report says the value of farm exports will push higher in 2017, coming on the heels of two straight years of lower numbers for farm goods. The forecast from USDA says fiscal year 2017 will see exports valued at just shy of $140 billion, up $10 billion from last…… MORE
Fresno H.O.W. Chapter Holds Dinners – Helping One Woman
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A fundraising dinner Friday night benefits an organization with a mission to help one woman. Fresno’s chapter of the non-profit organization H.O.W. – Helping One Woman – was founded by two women, Charlotte Bavaro and Brenda Critzer back in 2008. Now there are over 12 chapters around the United States. Attendees pay…… MORE
