The annual USDA Farm and Land in Farms report shows the nation’s farms are getting bigger, and the number of farms is getting smaller. The report released by USDA shows the U.S. lost 18,000 farms last year compared to 2014 with a total estimated 2.07 million farms in the United States. The report shows…… MORE
29th Annual Original Merced Criterium Bicycle Race Set For Sunday
The City of Merced is preparing for the 29th Annual Original Merced Criterium Bicycle Race, on Sunday. Fans are expected to out on the streets as bicyclists will be running closed circuit laps around the Courthouse. “The streets get lined with people who end up watching and cheering them on.” – Mike Conway, Asst., Merced…… MORE
“Firefall” Mesmerizes at Yosemite
(CNN) No, that is not lava flowing over a cliff. The illusion of fire falling over Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park is a yearly phenomenon. People call it the “firefall,” and it is a completely natural effect that occurs when the angle of the sun sets and illuminates the waterfall. “It’s the way the sun…… MORE
Madera’s Washington Elementary Raises $5000 for Pennies For Patients
Leukemia is a devastating disease for the people affected and their families, but the youngest of philanthropists are making a difference in Madera through “Pennies for Patients.” Research relies on funding, and a challenge by a school in Madera has produced remarkable results. Washington Elementary in Madera is the poorest in terms of demographics but…… MORE
One Arrested, One Sought In Honey Oil Lab Blast
(KMJ) – An 18-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and another man is still being sought by Lemoore Police for their alleged connection to a January 17th honey oil lab explosion at a Lemoore hotel. William Boyajian was arrested at home Wednesday while recovering from injuries he received in the butane honey oil lab explosion. Boyajian was…… MORE
Fresno Children Designing Playground – Thanks To Kaiser 500K Grant
Fresno is one of three Valley communities that will share 500-thousand dollars grant money from Kaiser Permanente to build new three new playgrounds. Kids from Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM) put crayons to paper to draw their dream playground, which will ultimately become a reality with help from Kaiser Permanente and organizers from national non-profit…… MORE
Study Finds Moral Symbols Can Keep Bad Bosses At Bay
Got a bad boss – hang up a cross…. A new study finds that moral symbols can keep bad bosses at bay. According to this new research moral symbols – such as that religious poster or an ethically righteous quote embedded in the signature of an email – can keep employees from getting pulled into…… MORE
CA Lawmaker Wants to Permit the Sale of Treated Wastewater
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) — Given the severe shortage in the Golden State, policymakers have been focused on finding new water supplies. One of the more…… MORE
Survey: Millennials Fearful When it Comes to Filing Taxes
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) — Millennials experience some degree of fear, when it comes to preparing their taxes. According to a new NerdWallet and Harris Poll…… MORE
Aliso Canyon Gas Leak Plugged, Investigation Now Commencing
PORTER RANCH (KMJ) — A gas leak in Southern California, which has been spewing noxious fumes for months, has been stopped. The Aliso Canyon leak in Porter Ranch has been active since October 2015, and the effects of the gas on local residents forced thousands out of their homes. “We have good news”, announced the…… MORE
