Mexico issued a warning to the United States over the weekend, saying if any North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiations include new tariffs, the nation’s trade leaders would “get up from the table.” Mexico’s Economy Minister said the country “refuses to even discuss the kind of tariffs President Donald Trump” has suggested, according to Bloomberg.…… MORE
Arrests Made In Tulare County Underage Sex Sting
(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of nine suspects in an underage sex sting. It’s a part of what is is decribed as “Phase 4” of “Operation Baby Face”. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux describes the operation as an ongoing, aggressive and vigilant effort to combat child sex trafficking. In “Phase 4”, two…… MORE
WalletHub: CA Ranks 21st When it Comes to Well-Being of Women
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new WalletHub report, women outnumber men in all but a half-dozen states. Yet, they still account for nearly two-thirds of those earning minimum wage, and in some regions, the majority of those in poverty, as well those without medical insurance. WalletHub examined 19 key indicators to rank each state.…… MORE
CA Lawmakers Petition Feds for Clarification on Immigration Policies
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic California State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon have sent a Freedom of Information Act request, to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The pair say they want documents explaining policies pertaining to sensitive places, such as churches, hospitals, and schools, as well as access to…… MORE
Gerawan Farming Wants “Pro-Union” ALRB Documents Uncovered
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno based ag-firm says it wants the cover to be lifted on documents which allege a bias at the ALRB. Gerawan farming reveal that a woman working at the state agency, was being silenced after she detailed what’s described as a “biased pro-union” approach at the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. That…… MORE
KMJ EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Nunes Discusses Trump/Russia Investigation
KMJ EXCLUSIVE: REP. DEVIN NUNES ADDRESSES RUSSIA INVESTIGATION WITH RAY APPLETON LIVE ON CAPITOL HILL WASHINGTON (CNN) – House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes said Monday that he has not yet seen any evidence that President Donald Trump’s campaign coordinated with Russian officials, but did not rule out the possibility. High-level advisers close to then-presidential…… MORE
Sonny Perdue is Waiting for Confirmation
During a farm bill field hearing last week, Kansas Republican Senator Pat Roberts said: “Sonny Perdue is just waiting.” The Senate Agriculture Committee chairman says his committee has not received the required paperwork from the White House yet to schedule a confirmation hearing for Perdue. Insiders with the Department of Agriculture have hinted that a…… MORE
Fresno Judge Denies Withdrawal “No Contest Plea” By Former Central High Coach
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County judge rules Friday to not allow a former Central High School basketball coach to withdraw his no-contest plea in connection with a drunken-driving crash. Loren Lebeau is currently serving 12 years in prison for the crash that killed 7-year-old Donovan Maldonado and injured his family members back in…… MORE
Reedley Police Remember Officer Now “Patrolling The Streets Of Heaven”
REEDLEY (KMJ) — Officers with Reedley Police, were joined by law enforcement from across the state Friday morning, to honor the memory of one of their own killed in the line of duty. It was February 25th 2010 when Officer Javier Bejar was shot as he was assisting Fresno County Sheriff’s Office serve a search…… MORE
Grizzlies Looking For Locals To Perform The National Anthem
FRESNO (KMJ) — Officials with the Fresno Grizzlies are once again searching for talented performers, to bring the National Anthem to Chukchansi Park. “The Central Valley is filled with people with amazing voices and musical skill,” says Grizzlies Events & Entertainment Manager Ray Ortiz. “These auditions and performing at the ballpark give people the chance…… MORE
