A Russian agriculture consultancy group expects Russia to become the world’s second-largest wheat exporter in 2015-16, thanks to its weak currency, its large crop and a decline in competition from its main rivals. Pro Farmers First Thing Today reports Russia is already exporting wheat at a record pace, and experts predict the nation’s total grain…… MORE
One Year Old Easter Sunday Driver Stopped By Fresno Police
FRESNO (KMJ) — In the KMJ newsroom, we receive a number of police reports which we place both on the air and here on our website so our loyal listeners and website readers know everything that’s happening here in the valley. And this update sent to us Sunday evening, written exactly like the others, has a…… MORE
Gang Member’s Attempt to Run from Police Comes to Crashing End
(KMJ) – Fresno Police arrest an admitted paroled gang member following a pursuit that ends in a major collision. Just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Officers saw a white Lexus commit a traffic infraction near East Olive and North First. As they tried to pull the vehicle over, the driver, 35-year old Albert Guerrero, instead sped…… MORE
VIDEO: Two ACLU Lawyers Claim Discrimination By Fresno Bar
Two civil liberty union lawyers say they were discriminated against by employees — at a Fresno bar. The two American Civil Liberties Union attorneys say they went into the Brig Bar on Gettysburg and Blackstone, on Saturday, looking to sing a little karaoke, but Abre’ Conner (seen above with Congressmen Jim Costa and John Lewis)…… MORE
Valley Blood Supply Down Below 3% – Donors Needed ASAP
(KMJ) Fresno – Recently, KMJ reported that the Central California Blood Center was low on supply – about 9% – now on this Good Friday, it’s dropped below 3%. Ongoing trauma and emergency room use up-and-down the valley caused the demand for blood to spike. So, all donors are needed as soon as possible. Central…… MORE
Healthcare Employees Spreading Easter Cheer
(KMJ) Fresno – UnitedHealthcare Employees Spreading Easter Cheer… More than 1,500 Easter baskets will be delivered by UnitedHealthcare employees and local volunteers this week to children at nine nonprofit organizations across California. 80 Easter baskets are being handed out in Pinedale to the Boys&Girls Clubs of Fresno County. Sandra Chaney is the Director of Community Relations…… MORE
Easter Safety Tips For Pet Owners
(KMJ) Fresno – Easter means candy and that can be bad for your pets…. Chocolate can be fatal to your dog or cat — The darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is. Chocolate contains a caffeine-like stimulant substance that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, increased pulse, and even seizures. In addition, the fat…… MORE
Lake Shasta Continues to Rise
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 recent El Nino-fueled storms are bringing some long-sought-after relief to drought-stricken California. Lake Shasta, the Central Valley’s key reservoir, has risen…… MORE
UC Davis Study: Pot Smokers Suffer in Middle Age
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) — Another study taking a look at the effects of persistent marijuana use. According to researchers at UC Davis, regular pot smokers suffer…… MORE
Pentagon: ISIS #2 Believed Killed
(CNN) The Pentagon said Friday that it had killed ISIS’ number two leader, Abd al-Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli. Analysts believe al-Qaduli would have been expected to take control of the day-to-day running of ISIS if its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed or incapacitated. Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced the death at a press conference. “We are…… MORE
