(CNN) – Peace, love and revolution. These were the prevailing themes during Super Bowl 50’s halftime show featuring Coldplay, Bruno Mars and Beyonce. It all kicked off with a lowkey Chris Martin singing the opening to “Viva la Vida” on his haunches while fans ran around him onto the field. Once Martin took to the…… MORE
Valley Internet Task Force Continues To Battle Online Predators
FRESNO (KMJ) — The ongoing battle against child exploitation on the Internet is continuing to be fought in the Central Valley. In California, there are five Internet task forces to help protect the most vulnerable falling victim to exploitation online. “Several times a year we come together as a group and have national meetings which…… MORE
Kerman Police Search for Walmart Robber
(KMJ) – Kerman Police continue to look for this man who they say robbed a customer at Walmart. On February 5th, Police say this suspect asked a shopper if he wanted to play a betting game, but the shopper wasn’t interested. Instead, the shopper generously offered him some cash.But rather than accepting the offer, police say he…… MORE
Broncos D Leads to Super Bowl 50 Victory
(KMJ) The Denver Broncos, led by their devastating defense, defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 Sunday in Super Bowl 50. Broncos QB Peyton Manning who, at 39, is the oldest starting quarterback in Super Bowl history and is expected to retire. However, in a postgame interview on CBS, Manning deflected the question only saying that he has a lot…… MORE
Ribbon Cutting For AIMS Center New Facility
The ribbon’s been cut on a new facility housed at Fresno Pacific University — the AIMS Center for Math & Science Education. The AIMS Center for Math and Science Education is part of the AIMS Education Foundation. The Center’s purpose is to inspire a new generation to embrace math and science. AIMS has been around…… MORE
LAO Report Confirms Calif. Drought Far From Over
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A new state analysis warns that some sectors hit hardest by California’s drought may still need help long after the current dry spell ends. The report Friday by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office singles out Central Valley communities that will need years of state assistance getting new sources of drinking water,…… MORE
ChemChina, Syngenta Deal Likely to Face U.S. Regulatory Review
The $43 billion takeover deal by ChemChina to purchase Syngenta will likely face a regulatory review from the United States. Bloomberg reports a U.S. national security watchdog is likely to look closely at the merger on two fronts, whether such a deal would compromise American food security and whether the combined company’s locations would…… MORE
The 28th Fresno County Blossom Trail Ready To Bloom
FRESNO COUNTY (KMJ) — Fresno County’s Plant life is almost in full bloom, which means the annual Blossom Trail is here. It’s been described as a celebration of a new season of crops, and 2016 is set to be a particularly good year for them. “With the amount of rain we’ve had now, and the…… MORE
Three Sought for Questioning in Double Homicide
(KMJ) – As part of its ongoing investigation, Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives have identified three people they would like to question in a January 21st double homicide. 41-year old Andrea Lara, of the Fresno / Clovis area, 21-year old Humberto Martinez of Pinedale, and 54-year old Martin Garcia. also of Pinedale, are all wanted for questioning. Sheriff’s…… MORE
Fire Exposes Illegal Honey Oil Lab in Central Fresno
(KMJ) Fresno – The Fresno County Sheriff’s “High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area” team (HIDTA) was investigating a house in Central Fresno after a fire inside led them to discover an illegal honey oil lab. Around 8:30 Thursday morning, fire started in the bedroom of the house at 2715 N. Millbrook, where Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti…… MORE
