Monsanto publicly announced late Wednesday that the company was reviewing a proposal by Bayer AG to acquire Monsanto. Earlier in the week, BASF and Bayer were reportedly interested in acquiring the St. Louis, Missouri-based company. Monsanto confirmed the company has received what officials call an “unsolicited, non-binding proposal” from Bayer, subject to “due diligence,…… MORE
Calif. Senate Approves Ambitious Gun Bills
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) — 11 gun-related bills have passed the California State Senate. Among them, is SB 1235, which calls for increasing regulations on ammunition sales,…… MORE
Suspect In Amber Alert Still On The Run – Victim Found Safe
FRESNO (KMJ) — A teenager who was the subject of an Amber Alert, is now safe. Stockton Police says the 15 year old was found at a store in the city Thursday morning, but they continue to look for the suspect Alex Quinones (pictured above). He was last seen wearing no shirt, black pants, and…… MORE
Weaker Farm Economy Could Squeeze Agriculture Lenders
Leading agriculture lenders could feel the squeeze of a weaker farm economy thanks to heavy portfolios in farmland. Fitch Ratings said this week in a report that farm lenders may see some assets deteriorate, but the relative strength of the Farm Credit System and a less volatile interest rate should ease the impact. Fitch…… MORE
Tip to Crime Stoppers Leads to Arrest of Robbery Suspect
(KMJ) – A tip to Valley Crime Stoppers leads to the arrest of a Fresno robbery suspect. Fresno Police say 38-year old Joey Pena (pictured above) tried to cut a clerk with a box cutter at Circle K Store at 4211 North First Street while allegedly stealing a few items. This all happened around 9…… MORE
City of Fresno Says Adult Store Cannot Occupy Former Silver Dollar Hofbrau
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More controversy stemming from reports that the former Silver Dollar Hofbrau restaurant on Shaw Avenue off Freeway 41 will become a Hustler Hollywood store. The store is known for its lingerie, sex toys, and other adult material. However, City of Fresno Spokesman Mark Standriff tells KMJ News, “The new owners have…… MORE
Laser Equipped Gas-Detecting Helicopter Taking To The Valley’s Skies
FRESNO (KMJ) — A helicopter survey of the valley’s natural gas transmission lines is getting ready to take off. PG&E will, from next month, be in the air above Fresno to look for natural gas leaks in their transmission lines. “This equipment…can detect very small leaks way before they become hazardous. So we can detect…… MORE
Study: Staying Busy Leads to Greater Mental Function
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) — Busyness — as tiring as it may be at times — is likely good for you. According to a new study published…… MORE
Report: 1 in 5 Auto Title Loan Borrowers Lose Their Car
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) — People who use their car as collateral for an emergency loan are being slapped with massive interest rates, long repayment periods, and…… MORE
New Report Supports GMO’s Amid Labeling Debate
A new report by the National Academies of Sciences concludes that genetically modified organisms cause no more health problems for people than other foods. Specifically, the report says there is “no substantiated evidence of a difference in risks to human health between current commercially available genetically engineered crops and conventionally bred crops.” The 388-page…… MORE
