Cattle groups, including the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, applauded the proposed delay of electronic logging requirements for livestock haulers. Language in a U.S. House bill would delay the requirements mandating the use of electronic logging devices in livestock hauling trucks for one year. USCA’s Transportation Committee Chairman Steve Hilker…… MORE
Charges Filed Against Suspect In Porterville Officer Involved Shooting
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Charges are filed by the DA in Tulare County in an officer involved shooting, Saturday night. It happened inside a 99 cents store near Henderson and Indiana. 18 year-old Carmen Buttram was waving a knife, and told Porterville Police they’d have to shoot her to get her to drop it. Faering…… MORE
Brown: Cap-and-Trade “Isn’t for me, I’m going to be Dead”
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Calif. Senate Environmental Quality Committee has voted to advance the proposed extension of the controversial cap-and-trade program until 2030. The initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but opponents say it hurts small businesses, and costs taxpayers billions every year. Governor Jerry Brown showed minimal restraint, during a committee hearing on…… MORE
Study: Dust Exposure Could be Tied to Weight Problems
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Allowing dust to build up in the house could lead to weight problems. According to a new study by the American Chemical Society, household dust contains compounds which can make fat cells grow. The EPA estimates that children consume around 50 milligrams of such dust every day, which researchers say can have…… MORE
Escapee Murder Suspect Ibn Haqq Caught In Sacramento
FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – After almost a week on the run in Fresno, murder suspect Ibn Haqq, considered armed and dangerous, is caught in Sacramento. Haqq was being interviewed on Friday, July 7th, and detectives had handcuffed him to the chair, but he managed to break free from the chair and jumped through a window, still wearing…… MORE
Justice In Action: Sheriff’s Office Horse Now Has A Name
FRESNO (KMJ) — A name has now been given to the latest addition to the Mounted Patrol Unit within Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Justice was chosen by Sheriff Margaret Mims, following a public campaign earlier this year to choose a moniker for him (click here to read more). “There were a lot of different names,…… MORE
Surfers Return to Santa Cruz After Shark Attack
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Chinese Buying Dow Seed Business in Brazil
A Chinese investment fund has paid $1.1 billion to purchase Dow Chemical Company’s corn seed business in Brazil, a move Reuters calls a further sign of China’s fast-expanding role in the global seed sector. The assets, which generated revenue of about $287 million in 2016, are being sold by Dow to meet conditions set by…… MORE
Video: Hyperloop One’s First Test Revealed
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Fresno State Considering Selling Beer at Football Games
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State will once again be allowed to serve alcohol at football games. California State University Chancellor Timothy White issued an executive order at the end of June, which overturns the prohibition on alcohol sales at athletic events that was enacted in 2005. Fresno State released a statement on Wednesday, saying…… MORE
