Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts of Kansas says his genetically modified food labeling bill is not ready. Roberts told the Hagstrom Report he hopes his bill will be bipartisan, but he said what he introduces will be “a chairman’s mark” that can be amended. Roberts, along with the committee’s ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow, have…… MORE
Trump Fires Back at Obama
Washington (CNN) Donald Trump attacked President Barack Obama on Wednesday calling him “the worst president in U.S. history” after the President sharply criticized the Republican front-runner. “Interesting how President Obama so haltingly said I ‘would never be president’ – This from perhaps the worst president in U.S. history,” Trump tweeted. Obama dismissed the possibility of Trump…… MORE
Apple Fights Judge’s Order to Unlock Terrorist’s Iphone
(CNN) Apple is opposing a judge’s order to help the FBI break into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino, California, shooters, calling the directive “an overreach by the U.S. government.” A public letter, signed by Apple CEO Tim Cook and published Tuesday, warns that complying with the order would entail building “a backdoor to…… MORE
Fresno PD Makes Major Meth Bust
(KMJ) 24 pounds of crystal meth are off the streets after a successful undercover investigation by Fresno Police. Chief Jerry Dyer announced the seizure Tuesday afternoon, saying the drugs had a street value of more than $200,000. 40 year old Juan Luis Calles Tapia of Modesto was arrested after he was pulled over in northwest…… MORE
Olivier, Miller Spar Over HSR on KMJ
(KMJ) Assembly candidates Clint Olivier (R-Fresno) and Ted Miller (D-Caruthers) joined KMJ’s Broeske & Musson in studio for a debate Tuesday. Among the hot topics, High Speed Rail and water storage. Dr. Joaquin Arambula turned down numerous offers to participate. They are running in a special election to replace former Assemblyman Henry T. Perea who…… MORE
4.8 Mag. Quake Rattles Valley Floor
(KMJ) Did you feel it? A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck just after 3pm Tuesday shaking much of the central valley. The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter was near Big Pine – just south of Bishop. The temblor rattled the KMJ studios in NW Fresno and was felt as far south as Bakersfield. There…… MORE
Calif. AG: Millions of Residents Potentially Affected by Numerous Data Breaches
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) — As the job market recovers, Americans appear to be more confident in their career prospects, giving them more time to focus…… MORE
More Calif. Homeowners Buying Flood Insurance Policies
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) — Unlike the 1998 El Nino season, which caused $550 billion in damage, California homeowners are not waiting to purchase federal flood…… MORE
Survey: More Americans Working to Balance Their Professional, Personal Lives
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) — As the job market recovers, Americans appear to be more confident in their career prospects, giving them more time to focus…… MORE
Visalia Cold Case Murder Suspect Caught In Mexico
A cold case homicide suspect is brought to custody, 27 years after the murder took place. The murder happened in 1989, in the parking lot of a Visalia bar, where a scuffle took place. Steve Guerra, who in his 20’s, was stabbed to death, and another man also died in the incident. Detectives believe Elio Benavente…… MORE
