(KMJ) The preliminary hearing for former CHP Assistant Chief Kyle Scarber, his wife and stepdaughter, continued Thursday in Fresno Superior Court. The Scarbers are accused of helping their son, Spencer Scarber, flee to Mexico during his rape trial in 2012. A retired CHP Sergeant testified Thursday that after his arrest in Acapulco, Spencer Scarber…… MORE
Visalia Schools Lockdown Lifted
(KMJ) – Several schools in the South Valley were placed on lock down Thursday morning. There was an unconfirmed report of a man seen with a gun, and police and helicopters were brought in to search the area on ground and in the air. Golden West, Valley Oak, and Golden Oak Schools were placed on lock…… MORE
Senate Moving to Mandatory Disclosure Bill on Labeling
The Senate may be settling for pushing through a mandatory GMO labeling bill, but in the form of “mandatory disclosure.” Industry lobbyist told the Hagstrom Report that Senate Agriculture Leaders are moving towards a proposal favored by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, requiring the use of “smart labels” and banning state labeling laws. The lobbyists referred…… MORE
Two Arrested For Burglary at Bullard High School
(KMJ) – Early Thursday morning, an alarm brought Fresno Police officers to the campus of Bullard High School at Palm and Barstow Avenues. After forming a perimeter around the school, Officers saw two people walking out of a gate on the East side of campus. Police identified the pair as 34-year old Lindsey Murray and…… MORE
Salmonella Fears Prompt California Company’s Pistachio Recall
FRESNO (KMJ) — A risk of salmonella contamination has prompted California based ‘Wonderful Pistachios’ to voluntarily recall some of their products. The company says they’re working with both the FDA and the CDC, to remove the affected goods and advising customers not to eat them. Currently 11 cases in nine states have been reported in…… MORE
A Tree Falls In Fresno – Who’s At Fault?
(KMJ) – A tree falls in Fresno – who’s at fault? A giant Redwood came down over the weekend in Fresno Homeowner Suzanne Crosina Sahm says it was careless trimming by the PG&E tree contractor. PG&E Spokesperson Denny Boyles says they trim two million trees each year – those that are not in compliance – or…… MORE
Furry Victims Of Honey Oil Fire Get Attention
(KMJ) -The furry victims of a honey oil fire in Fresno getting attention. The two cats,,were burned in the fire on Tuesday, March 9, 2016. They are getting attention on social media as KMJ’s Ray Appleton found out – with a strong response to the photo he posted on Facebook. The cats are recovering with…… MORE
New Soda Tax Proposed for California
(KMJ) A new tax proposal on sugary drinks being debated at the state capitol. The bill announced this week comes from Assemblymembers Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) and David Chiu (D-San Francisco). In a news release issued Wednesday, they say the “health impact fee” could raise more than $2 billion every year and the money…… MORE
Organic Animal Welfare Standard under White House Review
The White House Office of Management and Budget will review a USDA rule on organic animal welfare standards. USDA sent the rule to the White House last week. The measure would set standards for organic poultry and livestock production, long called for the organic industry and advocates, according to Politico. Current rules governing organic…… MORE
Trail Building Volunteers Needed In Sierra National Forest
CLOVIS (KMJ) — Rangers at Sierra National Forest want your help to build a new trail. The project is entitled ‘The San Joaquin River Trail’, and to those who know Sierra National Forest it would connect the east and west sides of the area together. It would stretch from Devil’s Postpile to the east, to…… MORE
