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
Attorney: Fresno PD “Going Out Of Its Way” To Justify Fatal Shooting
FRESNO (KMJ) — The attorney representing the mother of a man fatally shot by Fresno Police, says he’s disappointed in the results from the internal affairs investigation into that incident. Outside the Downtown Fresno Police headquarters, Stuart Chandler propped up a picture of the 19 year old who was shot and killed after an officer…… MORE
California Voter Turnout Topped 75%, Fresno Co. Lower
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Three out of four registered California voters cast a ballot in the November election, the highest rate of participation since the 2008 presidential election. With all counties tallying their final turnout results, the secretary of state’s office is reporting that just over 14.6 million ballots were cast in California. That’s 75.3…… MORE
Dyer: Noble Shooting Was Justified but 4th Shot Questioned
(KMJ) “The fact remains that Dylan Noble did pose an immediate threat to officers and nearby citizens when the fourth an final round was fired”, Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer said at a news conference Friday morning following an Internal Affairs investigation. Noble, 19, was shot and killed by FPD officers in June 2016 at…… MORE
Cyclist Killed, Two Found Dead in Car
(KMJ) The CHP is investigating a deadly hit & run in the north valley which led to a gruesome discovery. Officers in Stockton say a bicyclist was struck & killed off Hwy 99 just before 8pm Thursday. Later, cops found the damaged car, with two dead passengers inside. They have not been identified. The…… MORE
Fresno Bar Cited for Gambling, Drugs
(KMJ) A central Fresno bar has had its liquor license revoked after an investigation by Alcohol Beverage Control. Investigators say they cited Cafe Dizzy for numerous violations, including lewd conduct, after hours’ sales of alcohol, illegal bookmaking and gambling as well as sales of cocaine. Two employees were arrested for bookmaking and engaging in illegal…… MORE
High School, College Students Unaware of Ag Jobs Available
A new study shows the agriculture industry adds nearly 60,000 jobs annually, yet only three percent of high school and college students are aware of the job prospects in agriculture. The survey, sponsored by America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a Monsanto Fund program, shows just 13 percent of high school and college students are interested…… MORE
Inmate Who Allegedly Shot Wife Dies in Apparent Jail Suicide
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man jailed for the attempted murder of his then-pregnant wife and engaged in a standoff with Fresno police is dead in an apparent jail suicide. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 32-year-old Manuel Servin appears to have hanged himself using some fabric and the table inside his cell. Servin’s wife…… MORE
