LOS ANGELES (KMJ) — Customs agents at Los Angeles International seized 450 tamales which a passenger from Mexico attempted to bring into the country earlier this month. The contraband food-stuff was confiscated because of the pork inside, which agents say can carry serious diseases. Agents there say the unidentified passenger marked ‘yes’ on the customs…… MORE
Fresno Kidnapping Suspect Nabbed After Extended Chase
(KMJ) Robert Piceno made a run for it, but in the end, he was not fast enough to elude capture by Fresno Co. Sheriffs Deputies. The 37 year old suspected gang member triggered a lockdown of Scandinavian Middle School Wednesday morning when he allegedly kidnapped and assaulted his girlfriend. Investigators say he forced the woman…… MORE
Vilsack Traveling to Japan, China, On TPP
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Japan Thursday and then onto China over the weekend to meet with his counterparts about the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Vilsack said this will be his first meeting with both ministers and that he intends to “underscore how the TPP will strengthen trade throughout the Pacific Rim region, creating opportunities…… MORE
Obama Slams Republicans Over Refugee Stance
(CNN) President Barack Obama sharply criticized Republicans Wednesday for suggesting that Syrian refugees coming to the United States posed a security threat, blasting some GOP suggestions as “offensive” and mocking what he said was a fear of “widows and orphans.” “We are not well served when, in response to a terrorist attack, we descend into…… MORE
3 Terror Suspects Dead in Saint-Denis Raid
SAINT-DENIS, France (CNN) – Three terrorist suspects have been killed in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis during a major security operation linked to the deadly attacks that rocked the French capital five days ago, a police source said. The targets of the raid are believed to have included the purported mastermind of the attacks. •…… MORE
Social Skills Class Presents Mosaic Of Madera County Seal
The Madera High School “Autism Social Skills Class” presented one of their projects to the Madera County Board of Supervisors – a large-scale mosaic of the Madera County Seal. The Board hosted a public presentation during their regular meeting to promote the students and to thank them for the present. “The Social Skills Class at…… MORE
Jindal Drops Out of 2016 Race
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says he is dropping out of 2016 race for president, ending a campaign that failed to gain much support among Republicans. In an interview Tuesday afternoon on Fox News, Jindal says, “This isn’t my time.” … MORE
Can Stress be a Good Thing?
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) — While most people would say stress negatively impacts their lives, a new study says there are times it may be beneficial. Research published…… MORE
Want to Analyze $1.5 Trillion in Calif. Debt?
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 State Treasurer’s Office has launched an open data website, which it believes will make it easier to analyze $1.5 trillion in debt…… MORE
Study: Coffee Could Prolong Your Life
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) — Drinking coffee appears to do more than merely help one get through the day. According to a large-scale study published in a journal…… MORE
