The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is holding a workshop in Fresno to hear ideas from various stakeholder groups on how to notify residents living around agricultural fields, when certain types of pesticides, known as fumigants, are applied. Fumigants are gaseous pesticides injected into the ground before a crop is planted. Increasingly, the…… MORE
Sir Paul McCartney “One On One” With Fresno Fans
Concert goers from all over the state lined up at the Savemart Center to see Sir Paul McCartney perform for the very first time in Fresno. McCartney’s One on One Tour made the stop a on Wednesday, April 13th. Fans commented that seeing the iconic member of the Beatles is a moment in history for…… MORE
Atwater Student Stabs Another – Investigators Working Out Why
ATWATER (KMJ) — Investigators say they currently have no idea why a teenager stabbed a fellow student in a north valley school. The incident took place at Atwater High, which is in the City of Atwater itself, Wednesday morning. Police say two students between the ages of 15 and 16 appear to be involved, with…… MORE
Field Poll: CA Voters Not Pleased with Senate’s Inaction on Supreme Court Replacement
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) — When it comes to the job congress is doing, a mere 15 percent of California voters approve. That’s according to a new…… MORE
Study: Aerobic Exercise More Effective Mood Booster than Chillin’
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) — Wrapping up in blanket, eating popcorn, and watching movies may seem like a logical way to deal with negative emotions. However, according…… MORE
Renewed Calls for Voluntary GMO Labeling Push
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts remains determined to pass a voluntary GMO labeling bill in time to block a Vermont law from taking effect. Roberts said recently that agriculture groups should pressure U.S. Senate Democrats who represent agriculture to support his voluntary GMO labeling measure. Politico reports that while Agriculture Committee Ranking Democrat Debbie…… MORE
Save Mart To Once Again Sell 51FIFTY Energy Drinks
(KMJ) – After nearly a month-long absence, Save Mart Supermarkets say it will once again resume selling Livingston-based 51Fifty Energy Drinks. The Modesto-based chain pulled all of its products in Late March following complaints from several customers over what they considered was the disrespectful connotation the product’s name has for those with mental illness. But,…… MORE
San Joaquin River Considered One of the Nation’s Most Threatened
(KMJ) – The Central Valley’s San Joaquin River is now considered one of the nation’s most threatened rivers. The assessment released Tuesday say the waterway is at risk due to excessive water diversions, poor water quality and loss of wildlife habitat. An annual assessment by American River’s highlights the challenges facing the state’s second largest river –…… MORE
Eagle Statue Stolen From Korean War Veteran – Returned Home
CLOVIS (KMJ) — An eagle statue taken from a Clovis home late last month, has been returned. The stone depiction, which weighs around 400lbs, was taken from Korean war veteran Ken Jackson and his wife Audrey. It came back home Tuesday morning. “I feel happy, and not too good because of the condition of the…… MORE
FPD: One Brother Killed, One Severely Hurt
(KMJ) A fight turned deadly Monday evening on East Harvard. Fresno Police say 35 year old Edgar Ripley III shot and killed a man at a home around 10pm. Cops say Ripley was arrested at the scene and is facing murder and assault charges. The victim’s younger brother suffered broken bones in the brawl but…… MORE
