Deputy Secretary Mike Connor of the U.S. Interior Department heads to California this week to discuss the state’s worsening water crisis. Politico reports that he will meet with state officials and water users as the water challenges continue to get bigger. California water users and their legislative allies were surprised by a couple of proposals…… MORE
Central Valley Astronomers Hosting Star Parties
FRESNO (KMJ ) – The Fresno based Central Valley Astronomers (CVA) is one of the oldest clubs of its kind in the country, founded in 1952. The CVA held a star party on June 11th at the River Park Shopping Center, which gave people the chance to see the International Space Station pass overhead. The CVA encourages…… MORE
Report: Calif. Failing to Produce Enough STEM Graduates
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’s public colleges and universities are failing to produce enough STEM majors. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math.…… MORE
LAO: CA State Engineers Contract Most Expensive Deal in Over a Decade
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 new report by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office shows a tentative labor contract with California’s craft and maintenance workers, is the…… MORE
Obama Calls Trump Dangerous, Updates ISIS Fight, Orlando Aftermath
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
