FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno maintains its status as the 8th least literate city in the country. Calling it a large-scale portrait of our nation’s cultural vitality, Central Connecticut State University ranked cities with a population of 250,000 and above by their reading culture. Six key indicators of literacy included the number of bookstores, library…… MORE
Video: Boat Capsizes at Redondo Pier
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Farmer Warns Tightening Border Is Impacting This Year’s Harvest
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Central Valley farmer says restrictions on the number of people coming into the country is having an impact on the amount of workers available for harvest. “There’s nothing worse for a farmer than being able to grow a crop, bring it to fruition, and then not have anybody show up to…… MORE
Agriculture Groups Focus on Immigration Reform
The Agriculture Workforce Coalition last week emphasized the importance of immigration reform for America’s farmers and ranchers in a letter sent to President Donald Trump. 70 groups representing a variety of crops grown in every region in the country joined in sending the letter that calls for reforms to ensure that American agriculture has a…… MORE
Rep. Waters: Trump & Nunes “Concocting A Scheme”
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Protesters Blast Nunes During Fresno Visit
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The trends of farmland rates discussed at the Annual AG Lenders Society Meeting in Fresno at Tornino’s, as a vigil against Congressman Devin Nunes was held outside. Farmer Mac Economist Ryan Kuhns was the keynote speaker, and Congressman Nunes of the 22nd district was the guest speaker. With the anti-Nunes vigil being…… MORE
Study Examines Relationship Between Obesity and Breast Cancer
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Researchers at the University of North Carolina say it appears it’s not only what’s inside breast cancer cells that’s important, but also the surrounding environment. A new study finds that elements of the fatty tissue surrounding such cells may encourage them to grow, which could explain why obesity can play a role.…… MORE
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Nunes Discusses Intel Investigation on KMJ
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Congressman Devin Nunes, who chairs the House Intelligence Committee, joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton Friday morning, to discuss the latest on the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.… MORE
Fresno Police Ready In Case Cesar Chavez Day Turns Violent
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno’s Police Chief says his department is ready in case demonstrations on Cesar Chavez day turn violent. The day is considered a State Holiday in California, prompting closures at the DMV, the campuses of CSU Bakersfield and CSU Fresno, and UC Merced. But amid rumblings that public shows of support for Cesar…… MORE
Trump May Seek Only Minor Tweaks to NAFTA
The Donald Trump administration seems more likely to pursue modest changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement in negotiations with Canada and Mexico. Trump called NAFTA a “disaster” during his campaign for President, but The Wall Street Journal reports his suggestions for NAFTA seem less likely to make sweeping reforms to the trade…… MORE
