Farmers File Lawsuit Against USDA over COOL

  R-CALF filed a lawsuit with the Cattle Producers of Washington against the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding Country-of-Origin labeling, or COOL, for beef and pork. The suit alleges that USDA regulations that allow beef and pork to be classified as “domestic products,” even when those meat products are imported from other countries, confuse consumers…MORE

FDA Recalls Hummus Over Listeria Concerns

  A Knoxville, Tennessee company, House of Thaller, is voluntarily recalling selected 10-ounce packages of Hummus with Pine Nut topping, because an ingredient supplier notified the FDA that it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. The products come in 10-ounce, clear, round plastic cups with a clear or colored plastic lid: •Fresh Foods…MORE

Alleged Fresno Police Car Vandal Busted

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A woman with multiple outstanding warrants has been busted, after allegedly vandalizing Fresno PD patrol cars, and the Fresno Fire Department’s Station 8. 46-year-old Sylviastina Beltran damaged 3 police cars, and smashed a window at the fire station. Beltran told investigators she went on the crime spree because of her dislike…MORE

Public Warned To Avoid Contact With Blue-Green Algae Found in San Luis Reservoir

– FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Blue-Green algae found in San Luis Reservoir prompts DWR to urge public to avoid water contact with the bloom. The Department of Water Resources is warning boaters and recreational users to avoid direct contact with or use of waters containing blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in San Luis Reservoir in Merced County. The…MORE

Americans Saving More of Their Earnings

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) —  The start of a reversal, when it comes to poor financial habits. A new BankRate.com study shows the percentage of Americans who have enough savings to cover 6 months of living expenses has risen to 31 percent. That’s compared to 28 percent last year, and only 22 percent in 2015. 25 percent…MORE

CCSPCA Warns About Animals Suffering In The Heat

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Central California SPCA is warning residents to take extra caution with their pets in the heat. Spokesperson Walter Salvari says the SPCA is being inundated with calls complaining about animals suffering from blistering temperatures. “We receive phone calls through our dispatch department for animals that are suffering from heat stroke.…MORE

Fresno City Council Refuses To Give To Legal Defense Fund

FRESNO (KMj) — The City of Fresno will not be contributing to a legal defense fund for its undocumented residents facing federal deportation proceedings. Fresno City Council’s decision came just after 9.30am Tuesday, during a crowded budget hearing. “This motion was made because there is a tremendous need in our community,” began Councilmember Esmeralda Soria.…MORE