Challenge to Ban on Swine Antibiotic

  Phibro Animal Health Corporation says it will request a hearing to challenge the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine moving toward banning the use of carbadox in pigs over cancer concerns. Carbadox has been in use by US pork producers for nearly four decades. The FDA approved Carbadox in the 1970’s to control swine dysentery…MORE

Huge Sink Hole Opens Up Under A Madera Street

(KMJ) – A portion of Schnoor Avenue remains closed in the City of Madera after a massive sink hole opened up there Monday afternoon. Police and Road Crews were called to Schnoor just North of Howard Road around 1:30 p.m. At that time, they saw only a crack on the street.  But within minutes, the…MORE

Kingsburg OK’s CCW Holders to Carry Guns on Campus

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Kingburg High School District Board is now allowing up to 5 staff members with concealed weapon permits to bring their guns on campus. Members voted unanimously during a meeting Monday afternoon. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims tells KMJ, “What will happen, is I will communicate with the superintendent. He will let…MORE

Feinstein Co-Authors Draft Bill Which Undermines All Data Encryption

FRESNO (KMJ) — A federal anti-encryption bill, part authored by Senator Dianne Feinstein, is being publicly criticized by those in the tech community. The California Congresswoman, along with fellow Senate Member Richard Burr, have together written a bill which would force firms to break open encrypted data for law enforcement. The ‘Compliance with Court Orders…MORE

GOBankingRates: Calif. Among Worst States for Saving Money

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) — If getting ahead and improving your finances are goals, moving to another city or state might be a good option. A new…MORE

Study: Smokers Have a Harder Time Getting a Job

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) — Smokers appear to have a harder time landing a job. That’s according to a newly-released Stanford University study, which tracked a group…MORE

Despite Rhetoric, Americans See Trade Policy Favorably

  More than half of U.S. adults polled for a recent PEW study indicated they viewed trade agreements between the United States and other countries positively. The U.S. Grains Council says the study results are good news for agriculture, which relies on global sales to help promote profitability. The PEW study found that 51 percent…MORE

New Plans Alongside New Leadership For Visalia Rescue Mission

VISALIA (KMJ) — The only emergency shelter in Visalia, is under new leadership. The faith based Visalia Rescue Mission served 105,961 meals last year, and provided shelter to 541 men, women, and children in need. They have recently announced their new Executive Director, who states that one of his first tasks is to finish the…MORE

Chase Ends In Fresno’s Fifth Officer Involved Shooting

(KMJ) – Fresno Police continue to investigate the City’s 5th Officer Involved Shooting of 2016. Around 12:30 Sunday morning, two Fresno Police Officers were patrolling the area of Wishon and Vassar when they tried to stop a wrong-way vehicle. But the driver, identified as 25-year old Sawon Samboon, did not stop and led the officers…MORE