The California Snowpack measurements back. The 2016 Annual Spring Snowpack survey finds Sierra Nevada at 95% of normal, but drought endures. The survey by the California Department of Water Resources revealed a snowpack depth of 58.4 inches. It’s a vast improvement from zero last year, but a disappointment when considering predictions of well-above average snowfall…… MORE
CA Chamber of Commerce Identifies ‘Job Killers’
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) — The California Chamber of Commerce has identified 18 bills, which it claims could kills jobs, and harm the Golden State’s economy. The…… MORE
Report: Calif. Among Least-Dependent States
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) — The Golden State is the 5th least-dependent state on the U.S. Government. That’s according to WalletHub, who’s looked at what states send…… MORE
$15 Minimum Wage Clears Committee, Goes to Assembly Floor
(KMJ) Expect a heated debate on the floor of the state Assembly Thursday when lawmakers take up a bill that would hike California’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by the year 2022. On Wednesday, the legislation (Senate Bill 3) passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Coincidentally, also released Wednesday, a report from the Calif.…… MORE
Caltrans Looks To The Netherlands For Renewable Energy Needs
FRESNO (KMJ) — Caltrans is looking to the skies for help. The states’ Department of Transportation has signed a letter of intent with the Province of Noord-Holland in the Netherlands to explore a new path to renewable energy. Parts of that area have implemented what’s called a ‘SolaRoad’, which traps sunlight falling on the road…… MORE
Audit: UC Lowered Admission Standards for Out of State Students
(KMJ) According to a critical new state audit, The Univ. of California lowered its admission standards for non-California residents thereby undermining the chances of thousands of qualified in-state students of a U.C. education. One key reason, according to the auditor, out-of-state students pay about 30% more in tuition. But U.C. President Janet Napolitano scoffed at…… MORE
Syngenta Contends ChemChina Takeover Poses no Security Threat
Responding to concerns by U.S. lawmakers, Syngenta says the takeover by ChemChina of Syngenta poses no food or national security issues. Ag Professional reports Syngenta made the response following the concerns in a letter by four senators requesting the Committee on Foreign Investment review the $43 billion deal’s potential impact on the U.S. food system.…… MORE
Arrest of One of Tulare’s Most Wanted Ends In Shooting
(KMJ) – A tip leads to the capture of one of Tulare County’s 10 Most Wanted Criminals. Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies say the caller told them 39-year old Randall Clay Ver Steeg was inside a motel in Lindsay. Ver Steeg was wanted on numerous warrants in both Tulare and Fresno Counties. On Tuesday afternoon, Deputies made…… MORE
Search Continues For Carjacker Who Kidnapped Toddler
(KMJ) – A toddler is now safe after she was left on the side of the road by the man who stole the car she was in Tuesday afternoon. Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies say the girls father parked his car with his daughter in the car seat and left it running. He went to speak to an…… MORE
Fresno Police Detective David Fries 2015 Wins Outstanding Investigator Award
The US Attorney presents an award to a Fresno Police detective for his work on cases involving the sex trafficking of minors. Detective David Fries is the 2015 winner Eastern District of CA Outstanding Investigator Award for the Fresno Division. “I feel like it really shouldn’t be just me – it should be our entire…… MORE
