A dairy from Saudi Arabia has spent more than $31 million to buy California farmland to supply its business with alfalfa hay. Reuters reports the Almarai Company spent more than $17,000 an acre for the near 1,800 acres of land located in the southeast corner of California. Almarai, which already owns land in Arizona,…… MORE
Bredefeld Drops Out of Race for Fresno City Council
(KMJ) – Five weeks ago, former Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld annouced his intention to try and recapture his old District 6 seat. But Monday, the 56-year old says he is now pulling out of the race. Bredefled says his decision is health related. He continues to recover from a 2014 battle with cancer. In…… MORE
Judge Rules Sufficient Evidence For Girl’s Accused Killer To Stand Trial
A judge rules there’s enough evidence to try defendant Brian Cooks for murder. The 22 year-old is the man suspected of shooting nine year old Janessa Ramirez, and a Fresno judge has decided he will stand trial. Cooks has pleaded not guilty to three felony charges – in connection with the death of janessa ramirez…… MORE
Breaking Records At UC Merced For Undergraduate Applications
UC Merced is breaking records with the number of applicants to the school. Undergraduate applications for Fall 2016 reached a record high of 22,632. “One of our missions is definitely to increase the college going rate primarily in the San Joachin and Central Valley.” – Brenda Ortiz, Senior Public Information Representative, UC Merced. UC Merced…… MORE
Dreaming Of Winning Your Office’s Powerball Jackpot?
Dreaming of winning the big Powerball jackpot? Imagine winning big and never working again – sure breaks up the monotony of cat videos and Facebook….but what if you actually won the office pool? Here’s a few tips to remember when playing in an office lottery – before the lawsuits fly. Lawyers say pick a designated…… MORE
IRS Employee Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud
January 11, 2016 (KMJ) Fresno – An employee of the IRS pleads guilty to tax fraud. Court documents show Yolanda Castro was employed by the IRS for approximately 20 years, including as a tax examiner and contact representative, but the 48 year-old got in trouble with the IRS, herself. Between 2007 and 2013, Castro prepared…… MORE
When It Comes To Snacks -Thin Is In
Thinning is winning in the snack aisle, as food companies introduce thinner, crispier cookies and crackers. Consumer demand has driven this trend – according to market research by Global Consumer Insights. The New York City-based company found that portion control is most popular in North America as a means of managing weight and staying…… MORE
Study Examines Potential Downside to Large Families
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) — Children born into large families are more likely to fall behind in cognitive achievement, according to new data published by the National Bureau…… MORE
Poll: Majority of Calif. Voters Still Approve of Obama’s Performance
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) — 56% of California voters say they approve of President Obama’s performance, according to the latest Field Poll. That’s down from 60% in October.…… MORE
Man Dies After Police Say He Tried To Break Up A House Party
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man in his late 50s has died after Fresno PD say he tried to break up a house party. It was early Sunday morning when police were called about what was happening at the home close to the intersection of Friant and Audobon. Officers say there were two calls made –…… MORE
