Laws designed to prohibit hidden-camera filming substantially reduce trust in agriculture by U.S. consumers. Researchers at the University of British Columbia say the so-called “ag-gag” laws that criminalize secret recordings and obtaining employment under false pretenses is more likely to breed suspicion of farmers than to shield their public image. The Capitol Press reports…… MORE
Two Arrested for Burglaries at Visalia Unified Schools
(KMJ) – Since August 2015 investigators from the Visalia Police Property Crimes Unit investigated thefts at numerous Elementary and Middle Schools in the Visalia Unified School District. During the course of the investigation, the Department says several forensic leads including blood and fingerprint evidence were collected and analyzed by the Visalia Police Department and State Crime…… MORE
FBI Releases New Info About Faisal Mohammad -UC Merced Attacker
The FBI releases new information about Faisal Mohammad – the 18 year old who attacked U.C. Merced students, last year. Every indication is that Mohammad acted on his own. In November of 2015, Mohammad had entered a classroom where he stabbed a fellow student. He proceeded to attack three other people as he fled the…… MORE
Recalled: 100,000+ Cans of Chicken of the Sea Brand Tuna
A recall on canned tuna, today. Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling over a hundred thousand cans of Chicken of the Sea brand tuna. The tuna may have been undercooked and spoiled due to an equipment malfunction. The tuna cans sold at stores nationwide between Feb. 10TH and Wednesday, March 16th. So far, no illnesses had been…… MORE
A Link Between Home Values and Registered Criminals
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) — Average home values and equity tend to be lower, while foreclosure rates are often higher. According to a new RealtyTrac study, that…… MORE
Report: Calif. Uninsured Rate Dropping, Affordability Still an Issue
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 percentage of those in the Golden State without health insurance dropped to 11 percent in 2014, according to new figures…… MORE
Carrs Welcome Baby Boy
(KMJ) – Former Fresno State and current Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and his wife Heather announced (via Instagram) the birth of their second child. Carr says Deker Luke Carr was born at 11:22 p.m. and weighed in at 9lbs 3oz. On his post, Carr writes, “You have been set apart young man and your…… MORE
Senate Procedural Vote on GMO Labeling Fails
A voluntary GMO labeling bill failed to receive enough votes Wednesday to clear a procedural hurdle. The Senate voted 48 to 49 against the voluntary labeling proposal by Senate Agriculture Chair Pat Roberts. The Kansas Republican was unable to reach a compromise with his committee’s top Democrat, Debbie Stabenow, who led the opposition. The bill…… MORE
Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Pair For Ag Theft
(KMJ) – Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Ag Task Force have booked two men into the Fresno County Jail for Ag theft and drug possession. On Tuesday, March 15th, Ag detectives went to a home on the 3300 block of Stathem Street in Riverdale. Deputies say they were serving anan active warrant for a…… MORE
The Duo Behind ‘The Gallows’ Want Extras For Their Latest Project
FRESNO (KMJ) — The valley duo behind Fresno made feature film ‘The Gallows’, is looking for extras for their next project. Tremendum Pictures want a crowd to gather in front of Fresno City Hall on Saturday March 26th. “We love the idea of doing it in Fresno, just like we did ‘The Gallows’ in Fresno”,…… MORE
