SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Governor Jerry Brown enacts tough equal pay law to address wage gap. Female workers in California are getting new tools to challenge gender-based wage gaps under legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. The Democrat announced Tuesday he has signed legislation that supporters say enacts the strongest equal-pay protection in the…… MORE
Moustache Championships
Over 300 men, most of whom have been cultivating their epic facial hair since your before your local neighborhood artisanal mustache wax purveyor was born, showcased their sweet beards this week at the World Beard And Moustache Championships in Austria. The event held in the small Salzburg town of Leogang drew some amazing examples…… MORE
UPDATE: Fresno Police Located Missing Adult With Dementia
update UPDATE: Police say they have located Mr. Ortiz. Fresno Police are asking for help — in locating a missing elderly man. 90-year-old Martin Ortiz was taken to CRMC via ambulance Monday evening. Against the advice of doctors — he left the hospital. Ortiz is said to be suffering from dementia. He’s described as a…… MORE
“Donate “O” Negative Blood Now” – Central Cal Blood Center
There’s an urgent need for blood in the Central Valley – specifically “O” negative. Trauma and ER demand has depleted the Valley’s O-Negative supply and the blood center reports it’s critically low. Recent acts of violence and accidents have resulted in an extraordinary use of blood type “O” negative – but only 6% of people…… MORE
Majority of Ag Groups Applaud TPP Agreement
Following the announcement of an agreement in the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks, many agriculture organizations approved of the trade deal, despite many details yet to be made public. The full text will be available once made ready by President Obama’s Administration and trade negotiators. Then, 60 days later, the administration can present the agreement to Congress…… MORE
Women’s Conference Helps Fight Valley Hunger
(KMJ) – The Central California Women’s Conference (CCWC) will be awarding $20,000 to fight Valley hunger. Funds were raised from donations made by the near-capacity crowd of recent attendees at the 28th Annual event on Sept. 22. Research shows $1.00 provides up to seven meals. Organizers asked for the help of the 3,445 CCWC attendees…… MORE
Lemoore High Grad Killed In Air Force Plane Crash
(KMJ) – A South Valley High School grad was among the U.S. Service Members killed in a military plane crash in Afghanistan. 29-year old Chris Ruiz was a 2004 graduate of Lemoore High School who served nine years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He then became a civilian contractor for the Army. In that role,…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Looks to Return Stolen Property
(KMJ) – Property crimes detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office recently recovered a variety of stolen items from a home in the Sanger area. And now they are working to return it to its rightful owners. Detectives believe the items were taken during burglaries at many different locations. They are asking the public to…… MORE
CA Wildfire Prevention Money Sits Untouched
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) — As California battles a prolonged drought and massive blazes, a wildfire prevention account still has tens of millions in unspent cash. The money…… MORE
Calif. Legalizes Physician-Assisted Suicide
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) — Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation allowing doctors to prescribe fatal drugs to terminally ill patients. He’s issued a personal statement, detailing his…… MORE
