It’s a unique argument against growing pot in California — it’s a waste of water. Sacramento County supervisors are standing by their decision to label outdoor marijuana growing as a waste of H-2-Oh during the drought. Now growers could face fines of up to $500 per day. But Pro pot advocates say the weed growers…… MORE
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Calif. Lawmakers Raise Millions for Their Favorite Causes
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California lawmakers arranged for donors to give $28 million to their favorite causes during the first half of 2015. The…… MORE
More Millennials Living with Mom & Dad
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite an improving job market, more millennials are living with their parents. The 18-to-34 population has grown by nearly 3…… MORE
Former First Lady Helps Rededicate Tioga Road
A historic rededication ceremony on the Tioga Road, conducted exactly 100 years after the original dedication ceremony, was held in Yosemite National Park Tuesday. Former First Lady Laura Bush, Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher, and Yosemite Conservancy Vice President Jerry Edelbrock participated in the reenactment ceremony. Highlights of the event included a rechristening of…… MORE
Contestants Consuming Corn Dogs Sought For Tulare County Fair
FRESNO (KMJ) — Entrants are being sought for the corn dog eating contest at Tulare County Fair. The prize for the most corn dogs eaten is $500 cash and it’s open to anyone who thinks they have a good chance. Second prize is $200 dollars and third prize is $100. It costs $10 to take…… MORE
Visalia Water Bills Could Be On The Rise
More than a year after Visalia settled a dispute with California Water Services Company — the utility is preparing its next rate hike proposal. If approved by the California Public Utilities Commission — Visalia residents would see their water bills rise by about $5 bucks a month — in 2017. Additional increases would be imposed…… MORE
Survey: Make More Money, Drink More Booze
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Upper-income and college-educated Americans are more likely to say they consume alcoholic beverages. According a new Gallup survey, 8 in…… MORE
House Approves SBA Loan Increase
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. House of Representatives has gone along with the Senate to raise the cap on the total amount of…… MORE
Valley Mother Wants Us To Buy Ice Cream To Help Her Beat Cancer
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno family are urging us to buy ice cream to help save a young mother’s life. It was four years ago when Karyn Jakobs was diagnosed with a rare form of thyroid cancer. After years of treatment and months of research, the family’s best hope of beating it is with the…… MORE
CA Right-to-Die Lawsuit Dismissed
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A lawsuit filed against the state on behalf of 3 terminally ill Californians has been tossed out. A San Diego…… MORE
