FRESNO (KMJ) — The two people accused of attacking an elderly Sikh man at the end of last year, in what’s been described as a hate crime, were arraigned in Fresno County Superior Court on Friday. 17 year old Alexis Mendoza and 22 year old Daniel Wilson have been charged with multiple crimes, including felonies, relating…… MORE
USDA Expects Major Acreage Increase in Corn Plantings
U.S. corn growers expect to plant 93.6 million acres of corn this year, according to the Prospective Plantings report released by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. If the government prediction holds true, this season will mark the first increase in corn acres since 2012 and the third largest corn acreage since 1944. Driven by…… MORE
Deadline For March Match-Up Campaign At Fresno State
(KMJ) – Fresno Deadline is tonight (March 31) for the March Match-Up Campaign at Fresno State. Just a few more hours to help Fresno State’s Student Cupboard – which provides access to affordable food and hygiene products. David Hembree is Director of Development for Student Affairs and Enrollment, and has been spearheading the drive. “Morse…… MORE
Phone Scam Warning From Madera Sheriff’s Office
A warning about phone scam…. Callers have been identifying themselves as from Madera Social Services. Residents in Fresno, Tulare, Sanger, and Madera have received calls. One suspect is based in Puerto Rico and is somehow “spoofing” the number to show up as the actual Madera DSS number. The Sheriff’s Office warns people to beware of…… MORE
On His Birthday – Memories Of Cesar Chavez
(KMJ) Fresno – March 31st…a day to remember Cesar E. Chavez with state and local government offices closed Thursday for the holiday celebrating the birthday of the civil rights leader. Fresno State President Joseph Castro is the grandson of farm workers from Michoacán. He has his own memories of the iconic leader and shared a time when…… MORE
Investigations Start At NAS Lemoore After Pursuit And Fatal Crash Into Plane
LEMOORE (KMJ) — NAS Lemoore says the safety of their personnel wasn’t threatened, after an SUV broke onto the air station and crashed into a plane – killing the two people inside. A security investigation is now underway – to determine how the vehicle got onto the base. The chase started around midnight Thursday, when…… MORE
Online Registration Boosting CA’s Young Voter Base
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) — Plagued by record-low turnout in recent elections, the Golden State has been exploring every method possible to attract voters.One move was…… MORE
Minimum Wage Hike Clears Calif. Assembly, Senate
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) — Senate Bill 3 calls for raising the Golden State’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2022. The deal, struck over the…… MORE
China Policy Change Threatens Global Feed Trade
Grain traders told Reuters that China’s policy change to end corn stockpiling brings the risk of lesser demand from China. The Chinese government confirmed this week the nation will end its corn stockpiling program at a time of high global supplies. Importers in China are likely to reduce purchases of farm products for livestock…… MORE
