FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — One year after laying off dozens of staff members, the California State Senate is giving pay raises, to its approximately 900 employees. They range from 1% to 4%. Secretary of the Senate Daniel Alvarez calls them “well-deserved,” and “long-over overdue cost-of-living adjustments.” … MORE
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared To Enter California
Santa’s Reindeer have been cleared to enter California. The signature on the paperwork reads “K. Kringle.” The permit application was filed in person by a rotund, jolly man with a red suit, a white beard, and a pocketful of candy canes. State veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and…… MORE
Cinnamon – The Stowaway Bear Returned To Mountains
(KMJ) – Fresno, December 23, 2015 – The story of a bear — named “Cinnamon.” The Hume Lake native hitched a ride to Fresno – on a garbage truck this Tuesday afternoon, December 22nd, 2015. “Cinnamon” was discovered by workers at Orange Avenue Disposal — in a trash bin. The bear was tranquillized —…… MORE
Nestlé Commits To Eggs from Cage-Free Chickens
Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, announced that it will transition to using eggs only from cage-free chickens in all of its U.S. food products by 2020. The company, which uses approximately 20 million pounds of eggs a year. Chairman and CEO Paul Grimwood said in a news release that “Our products are in…… MORE
One Millionth Drought Relief Food Package Being Delivered
The agricultural community of Mendota has been hit hard by the drought – but relief is coming thanks to packages from the Community Food Bank. Now – a milestone – with the one millionth drought relief food package to be delivered to a family in Mendota, in Fresno County. Mendota is like many communities and…… MORE
Protecting Scenic Public Lands In California Desert
They may be sites that you have visited… and now, there’s a widely supported proposal to protect scenic public lands in the California desert. It’s a grassroots, ground-up proposal with over a decade of work being done by local leaders to protect these areas, and designate them as national monuments. They not only provide…… MORE
Search Continues for Parlier Assault Suspect
(KMJ) – The Parlier Police Department needs your help to find the man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman on December 19th. Around 7 p.m. that evening, a woman walking home when she was approached by a man driving a minivan near First and J streets in Downtown Parlier. The man forced the victim…… MORE
Calif. Snowpack Above Average for First Time in Years
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) — Thanks to several back-to-back storms in the Sierra, the California snowpack is now higher than average for this time of the year. The…… MORE
Calif. Transgender Bathroom Proposal Fails to Qualify for Ballot
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) — An initiative seeking to mandate that transgender people use public restrooms corresponding to their biological sex, has failed to qualify for the 2016…… MORE
Census Bureau: Golden State Has More Than 39M Residents
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 nation’s most populous state now has an estimated 39.1 million residents, seeing an increase of about 346,000, between July of 2014 and…… MORE
