WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Barack Obama on Tuesday unleashed a blistering verbal assault on Donald Trump and his “dangerous” proposal for a ban on Muslims entering the country, saying the suggestion violates the principles of American democracy and generates rage among would-be extremists. Dismissing the “yapping” from “politicians who tweet,” Obama described Trump’s suggestions as…… MORE
Mayor Announces 9.5M Midtown Trail Project
FRESNO (KMJ) – Mayor Ashley Swearengin kicked-off of the Midtown Trail Project that will connect the Clovis Old Town Trail with a new seven-mile trail extending to Blackstone and Shields Avenues in central Fresno. Mayor Ashley Swearengin joined City Manager Bruce Rudd, Council members Steve Brandau and Paul Caprioglio, and Clovis Mayor Nathan Magsig at the…… MORE
Monsanto Rejects Second Chance at Bayer Deal
Monsanto has rejected a second attempt by Bayer AG to purchase Monsanto. The Wall Street Journal Reports a second offer, that did not offer more money, requested detailed business information, known as due diligence, which Bayer said could lead to a higher offer. Monsanto saw the offer as little changed compared to the $62…… MORE
CA Closer to Offering Health Insurance to Undocumented Residents
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) — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that makes California the first state to request a waiver from the federal government, to…… MORE
Study: Most Companies Fail to Protect Confidential Documents
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) — In a new study involving more than 600 IT practitioners at large companies, a mere 36 percent said they were able to…… MORE
4 Teens, Dog Shot at SE Fresno Party
(KMJ) Fresno PD’s “Shot Spotter” system picked up several gunshots being fired at a home on E. Monte Way just after 5 AM Monday. As officers arrived, they found a 19 year old woman with several gunshot wounds. Numerous 911 calls followed. FPD says an alcohol-fueled party was going on at the time. Moments later,…… MORE
Labor Bill Prohibits OSHA from Imposing New Fertilizer Restrictions
The fiscal year Labor, Health and Human Services and Education appropriations bill includes a provision that would stop new restrictions on fertilizer sales. North Dakota Democratic Senator John Hoeven says the bill moved out of committee and would also stop the Occupational Safety and Health Administration from forcing agriculture retailers to comply with the same…… MORE
Orlando: How can I help?
(OrlandoSentinal) Overwhelmed by people wanting to donate blood to victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, OneBlood asked donors to stop coming Sunday and schedule appointments over the next few days.… MORE
“ANGRY, VIOLENT BIGOT” WAS ON TERROR WATCH LIST
(CNN) – As the world mourns the 49 victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre, investigators are working to piece together a picture of the man responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. What could have driven Omar Mir Seddique Mateen, a New York-born security guard who was the son of Afghan immigrants, to…… MORE
OBAMA RAMPS UP GUN CONTROL CALL IN WAKE OF ORLANDO MASSACRE
WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Barack Obama escalated his call that dangerous people not be allowed to obtain high-powered weapons Monday, saying the country needs more “soul-searching” a day after a gunman used a legally purchased firearms to kill 49 people at a nightclub in Orlando. In remarks in the Oval Office, Obama said the attack…… MORE
