(KMJ) – Kern County is the largest oil producing county in California, but until now had no permitting process for drilling operations. Acquiring permission had become burdensome and unpredictable because regulation was overseen by state multiple state agencies. The new regulations approved by the Board of Supervisors on Monday will instead make Kern County the…… MORE
Bonus Controversy Leads to Transparency Resolution
(KMJ) – Fresno City Councilmembers Lee Brand, Oliver Baines and others are demanding more transparency at Fresno City Hall. Both men say it is now needed after Mayor Ashley Swearengin approved bonuses to senior City officials without notifying members of the Council. The Mayor’s office denies the accusation. The pair have written a resolution which…… MORE
Clovis Home Thief Caught After Being Captured on Video
(KMJ) – A vigilant Clovis home owner alerted Clovis Police to a thief in the 2100 block of Keats Avenue on November 5th. The man living there called Clovis Police to report a man had entered his backyard and was looking for an open door or window. He called Clovis Police and showed officers the…… MORE
“Shrimp Boy” Chow To Testify
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A defendant in a San Francisco racketeering case will take the stand at his trial as prosecutors accuse him of ordering the killing of a rival before taking over his organization in Chinatown. Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow is a reformed criminal whose testimony will be the “main thrust” of the defense’s…… MORE
Glitch Shuts Down Calif. Lottery Terminals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It’s an unlucky day for the California Lottery. A computer glitch on Monday shut down lottery terminals around the state, preventing gamblers from getting numbers for Powerball and other games. Only the scratch-off tickets were still being sold. Lottery spokesman Alex Traverso says there was a loss of signal that prevented…… MORE
Survey: Majority of CA Voters Dissatisfied with Economy
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) — 60% of California voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy. However, according to the latest USC Dornsife/LA Times survey, outlooks vary…… MORE
Study: Obesity Discrimination Still a Problem
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) — New data indicates that weight bias continues to shape public opinion about the disease of obesity. According to the Obesity Action Coalition and…… MORE
NASA’s Astronaut Recruitment Now Open
FRESNO (KMJ) — Do you want the life of an astronaut? Well NASA is recruiting. The space agency are accepting applications for the next class of explorers for future missions, including those to mars. “Do you think you have what it takes to join NASA’s next astronaut class?”, asks NASA administrator Charles Bolden. “Then I…… MORE
Syngenta Discussion Combination with DuPont’s Ag Division
The Wall Street Journal reports that Syngenta is discussing with DuPont a potential combination with DuPont’s agriculture division. However, sources said the discussions are at an early stage and may result in no deal. The talks though have clearly gathered steam since Monsanto in August abandoned its effort to acquire Syngenta for as much as…… MORE
Decorated Valley K9 Officer Passes Away After Long Career
FRESNO (KMJ) — A K9 officer with Fresno County Sheriff’s Department has died after a long and decorated career. Reno was best known for being wounded in the line of duty during a shootout in July 2009, when he lost his left eye. His recovery time was short, returning to duty just six weeks after…… MORE
