FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — With the shift in power in Washington, trust in lawmakers to do the right thing has taken a major turn, according to a new Pew report. For the first time since the Bush presidency, Republicans are more likely than Democrats to trust the government, at 28 percent. Only 15 percent of Democrats…… MORE
Trump Cabinet Member Visits Fresno To Talk Small Business
FRESNO (KMJ) — The culmination of National Small Business Week sees the 25th Administrator of the Small Business Administration arrive in Fresno to finish off a tour of the United States. “I’m here to celebrate our small businesses here in Fresno,” begins Linda McMahon. “I’ve been in five different cities; I’m very happy to wind…… MORE
Be A “Roll Model” During This National Bicycle Safety Month
FRESNO (KMJ) — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, the month designed to highlight safety on the roads. But the time of awareness comes at the same time a cyclist was killed earlier this week in Fresno. That victim was discovered on the roadway by someone on his way to work Wednesday morning, with the…… MORE
FDA to Address GMO Misinformation
Included in a budget deal to avert a government shutdown is funding for the Food and Drug Administration for consumer outreach and education regarding agricultural biotechnology. The Washington Post reports the money is to be used to tout “the environmental, nutritional, food safety, economic, and humanitarian impacts” of biotech crops and their final food…… MORE
Thieves Drag Victim During Madera Ranchos Robbery
(KMJ) The Madera County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for these three suspects after a robbery in the Madera Ranchos. On Tuesday, April 25, just after 3 pm, Deputies were called to the Lucky 7 gas station on Avenue 12 in the Madera Ranchos. There, they say a 62-year old man parked his vehicle…… MORE
Sgt. Rod Lucas Honored At Fresno County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony
Every May, during National Police Month, law officers are remembered for their ultimate sacrifice. The 2017 Fresno County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony took place Thursday, May 4th in Downtown Fresno’s Courthouse Park. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, Police Chief Jerry Dyer, and District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp were among many there to honor Sergeant Rod…… MORE
Armed, Wanted Parolee Shot by Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Deputy
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — An armed, wanted parolee is in critical condition, after getting shot by a Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy Thursday. Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… E-mail Aaron Abeytia Aaron’s Facebook Page Twitter: @AaronAbeytia Aaron’s Instagram Feed Articles by Aaron Abeytia Copyright © 2016…… MORE
Crews Get Free Pizza On International Firefighters’ Day
FRESNO (KMJ) — Free pizza has been delivered to fire stations across the Central Valley to mark Thursday’s International Firefighters’ Day. Locally based business Me-n-Ed’s handed over almost a hundred pizzas to hungry crews. “It’s more than a meal,” says the firm’s Tom Ferdinandi. “It’s a way we can show our appreciation and support as…… MORE
Trump Celebrates House Passage of Healthcare Act
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PG&E Removing Dead Trees From Several Counties
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tree mortality has been a big problem throughout California because of the drought the last several years, as well as bark beetles. Pacific Gas & Electric is removing dead trees and dead tree debris across ten counties which have declared tree mortality emergencies – incluidng Fresno, Madera and Tulomne counties. So far…… MORE
