FRESNO (KMJ) — Local non-profit ‘Reading Heart’ is asking for the community’s help to get back on track, after officials with the group reveal that they’ve been victim to a series of break-ins. “The first time they broke in, and we had some stuff stored. They were going through all the different boxes, just trying…… MORE
Groups Pen Letter Urging Lawmakers to Reject any Farm Bill Cuts
A letter spearheaded by the American Farm Bureau Federation asks lawmakers to reject any funding cuts in the next farm bill. More than 500 groups joined the letter that claims additional funding cuts would “hinder development and passage of the 2018 farm bill.” The last farm bill contributed $23 billion in savings to deficit…… MORE
Officials Optimistic: Oroville Dam Evacuation Warning May Be Lifted By Next Week
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Department of Water Resources updates efforts Tuesday, at the Oroville Dam. They called it their “last press conference” on the Oroville Dam, as DWR Officials return to regular methods of communication. Butte County Sheriff Korey Honea says they plan to have weekly calls with the Office of Emergency Services to understand…… MORE
Pew: Federal Immigration Crackdown Likely to Hit Calif. Hardest
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The latest proposed crack down on undocumented immigrants is likely to hit California the hardest, according to the nonpartisan Pew Research Center. Out of the more than 11 million estimated such immigrants, 1 million live down in Southern California alone. The Trump Administration’s latest proposal, calls for considering virtually any undocumented resident…… MORE
Link Between Legalization of Gay Marriage & Decline in Teen Suicides?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The percentage of American teenagers who attempted suicide has declined, following the legalization of same-sex marriages by the U.S. Supreme Court. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, suicide attempts among straight teens had been estimated to be around 6 percent, between 1999 and 2015.…… MORE
2000 Expected Saturday At Fresno’s Support Blue Run
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Thousands are expected to take part in Saturday’s 2nd annual Support Blue 5k/10k Run in Fresno. Organizers say it’s growing from the 450 people who participated last year to some 2000 expected to take part in the event, this year. The Fresno Police Chaplaincy is organizing the run taking place on…… MORE
Former Central High Football Coach Dies
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Former Central High football coach Justin Garza died on Monday night after a long battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Garza was the head football coach at Central from 2012-2015 – leading the Grizzlies to the Valley Championship game in 2012 and a TRAC title in 2013. He stepped down in 2015 to…… MORE
Mexico Looking at Argentina, Brazil, for Yellow Corn
Mexico is turning its attention to South America, given uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Mexico’s agriculture minister last week announced he would lead a business delegation to Argentina and Brazil to explore buying yellow corn from the two nations. The trip was attributed to an effort to consider lessening Mexico’s dependence on…… MORE
LAO Issues Recommendations for Funding CA Road Repairs
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California roads and highways are well overdue for repairs and upgrades, amid abandonment and greater traffic. However, according to a new report from Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Brown Administration and state lawmakers need to do more work, to determine how much money will be needed to address the problems. The governor has…… MORE
Trump’s Approval Rating for First Month Lowest in Over 6 Decades
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Trump presidency has received the lowest approval rating during the first month, in more than 6 decades. The latest Gallup poll shows 40 percent of Americans approved of the president’s job performance, which was 21 percent below the historical average. President Clinton previously held the low, at 51 percent during his…… MORE
