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
Not-So-Clean Getaway From Laundromat Robbery
(KMJ) -A not-so-clean getaway – as thieves target a laundromat Monday morning. The Dirty Bird Laundry in Fresno was the target of a smash and grab theft. The thieves smashed their truck into the side of the building and grabbed a lotto vending machine. Fresno Police say it happened at about 4:30 am, at West…… 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
