U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a North Dakota Democrat, tops President-elect Donald Trump’s list to be the next Agriculture Secretary. The question remains, however, whether she will accept the post. Politico reports that if she leaves the Senate for the Department of Agriculture, Heitkamp will likely be giving up her Senate seat to a Republican.…… MORE
FUSD’s Michael Hanson Stepping Down In August 2017
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson is stepping down this summer, according to his communications staff – who KMJ contacted at 3:30 on Monday. Fresno Unified Communications said Hanson was announcing his decision to his school staff and principals, Monday afternoon. F.U.S.D. says there will be a press conference Tuesday, December 13th…… MORE
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Wanted Man
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a man they consider “armed and dangerous.” There’s a warrant out for 36 year-old Brandon Engleman in connection with multiple assaults involving a firearm. Brandon Engleman is described as white, 5’9”, 170 lbs., hazel eyes and brown…… MORE
HGTV’s “Flip Or Flop” Power Couple Splits
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The couple behind the popular HGTV show Flip or Flop have separated. TMZ reports the split of Tarek and Christina El Moussa comes six months after an incident involving guns and a feared suicide attempt. Back in May, nearly a dozen deputies and a helicopter responded to “a call of a…… MORE
Calif. Vaccine Law Opponents File New Legal Challenge
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Opponents of the California law requiring that nearly all school children be vaccinated, have filed another legal challenge. The group called A Voice for Choice argues that revoking religious and personal belief exemptions, forces families to chose between three constitutionally protected rights: making medical decisions for their children, bodily autonomy, and public…… MORE
PETA Asks SFO To Stop Selling Bacon
SAN FRANCISCO (KMJ) — PETA is asking San Francisco International Airport to stop serving pork, bacon, and other items made from pigs, from its restaurants. It’s after the introduction of therapy pig LiLou, whose appearance on the terminal floors is to help calm travelers before they depart. In a letter from PETA’s President Ingrid E.…… MORE
Retail Holiday Hiring Drops to 6-Year Low
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — American retailers hired 9 percent fewer workers in November, according to the latest stats from the Bureau of Labor. 371,500 jobs were added in the industry, which is lowest employment gain for the month, since 2010. October also saw significantly less growth, amid a shift in holiday spending. More of that is…… MORE
China Proposes New Food Safety Rules on Imports
The Chinese government recently proposed a draft rule on food imports that has the European and U.S. governments concerned. Trade officials from various nations are concerned that the new rules could hamper billions of dollars in goods like coffee, pasta, and biscuits, that are all shipped to the number two economy in the world.…… MORE
Congress Approves $10B Calif. Drought Bill, Despite Fight from Sen. Boxer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has approved a wide-ranging bill to authorize water projects across the country, including $170 million to address lead in Flint, Michigan’s drinking water and $558 million to provide relief to drought-stricken California. The Senate approved the $10 billion bill, 78-21, early Saturday, despite complaints from some Democrats that the drought measure…… MORE
Homeless Man Assaults Deputy with Knife
(KMJ) 56 year old Walter Barker is jailed for allegedly assaulting a Fresno County Sheriffs Deputy. The Sheriffs Department says Barker and other homeless people were sleeping in front of the Sisk Courthouse in downtown Fresno around 6am Friday morning. When approached, Barker allegedly began arguing with the deputy and threatened to kill him. After…… MORE
