FRESNO (KMJ) — We now know when Hillary Clinton will be speaking in Fresno. Saturday June 4th – doors open at 5-30pm and the former Secretary of State is set to start speaking around 7pm. The location is southwest Fresno’s Edison High School. “We’re getting phone calls, or I’m getting phone calls from people volunteering”,…… MORE
Ag Groups Fear USDA Lending Problems
Farm Service Agency loans or loan guarantees could be delayed this summer as demand is draining available funds, and that’s bad news for farmers and Ag lenders. DTN reports that several agriculture groups sent letters to U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees that highlight the rapidly increasing demand. The Farm Service Agency is expected to run…… MORE
Fresno Police Seek Help Identifying Burglary Suspect
(KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department is asking for you help to identify this burglary suspect. Officers say on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, a resident in an apartment complex near Champlain and Perrin arrived home around 5:30 AM. The resident left their garage door open briefly, went into the residence and returned about 10 minutes…… MORE
Groundbreaking Valley Educational Partnership Signed
FRESNO (KMJ) -Fresno Unified, UC Merced, Fresno State, State Center Community College District announced a partnership to improve transition to higher education. Superintendent Michael Hanson was joined at Sunnyside High School by UC Merced Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Charles Nies, Fresno State President Joseph Castro, and State Center Community College District Chancellor Paul Parnell to…… MORE
Fresno County Wants Precinct Officers – And They’ll Pay You For It
FRESNO (KMJ) — Precinct officers are needed in Fresno County for Election Day on June 7th. One day’s work and $150 dollars in return, what’s more you’ve helped the democratic process assisting in the Presidential Primary. Interested candidates must be either: 18 years old, and a registered voter in the State of California, or a Lawful…… MORE
CA Bill Aims to Protect Indoor Workers from Dangerous Temperatures
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 measure aiming to protect indoor workers from extreme temperatures has cleared the California Senate. The bill calls for requiring Cal/OSHA to…… MORE
Study: Opioids Make Chronic Pain Worse
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) — Opioids, in addition to being potentially addictive and even deadly, also appear to make chronic pain worse. According to a new study…… MORE
Cooling Centers Opening Up To Keep Valley Locals Out Of The Heat
FRESNO (KMJ) — Cooling centers in Visalia, Fresno, and Madera County are all open today, to help the public deal with the rising temperatures, but those in Merced County remain closed. It comes as the week’s worth of rising temperatures continues. It’s prompting valley cities to take action, and open up the cooling centers to…… MORE
First 5 Fresno County Awards Millions to Community Partners
FRESNO (KMJ) – First 5 Fresno County Commission awarded $10.6 million to 14 different organizations, on Wednesday June 1st, to provide services to young children and their families across Fresno County. “Investments in early childhood make a lasting impact in the future of our community by creating positive outcomes for Fresno County’s children and their…… MORE
Fresno Author Helping To Get Valley Children’s Patients Into Reading
MADERA (KMJ) — A literary program at Valley Children’s is now benefiting from a local author’s work. The aim of the center’s literacy program is to get a book into the hands of every child who comes through their healthcare network, and encourage them to read regularly. “I just want to hopefully put some smiles…… MORE
