Fresno County Public Library launches Beanstack, a free online service families with young readers. For many parents, figuring out what their kids want to read is a daunting prospect, so in order to take the guesswork out of the equation now there’s Beanstack. Beanstack works by curating and recommending books for children, from ages 0–8, that are available…… MORE
Canada Turkey Farmers Fear New Trade Deal with United States
Turkey Farmers of Canada, an organization representing Canada’s 500 plus turkey farms, says imports allowed by the Trans-Pacific Partnership will hurt the Canadian turkey industry. The organizations Mark Davies told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation the TPP would open the door to more American imports, and said Canada can’t compete with what he called “U.S. corporate…… MORE
Former Fresno Unified Janitor Accused of Inappropriately Touching Students
(KMJ) – There’s more trouble for the Fresno Unified School District. On Sunday, Fresno Police arrested 52-year old Benjamin Wong. He was a former janitor at Noreseman Elementary School and is now charged with six counts of inappropriately touching multiple students. Those charges stem from alleged incidents between January 2014 and May 2015. Wong, who…… MORE
Tom Hanks Delivers Homecoming Message in Kerman
(KMJ) It began with an idea at Kerman High School. Students there used the movies of Oscar winner Tom Hanks as the theme for this year’s homecoming. It then evolved into a social media campaign to get the actor to serve as grand marshal for the Homecoming parade. And, it worked. Sort of. Thanks to…… MORE
Calif. Family Fights Iran For Reporter’s Freedom
By Brian Stelter “Starting my 15th trip to DC this year,” Ali Rezaian tweeted early Monday morning. “Still don’t know what the verdict is.” Rezaian was on a redeye flight from his home in northern California. By the time he landed, Iranian media reported that the verdict in the trial of his brother Jason Rezaian…… MORE
Tour Against Human Trafficking Rides Through Fresno
Councilmember Clint Olivier, along with Holy Family Episcopal Church members greeted bicyclists as they arrived in Fresno on Monday October 12th. The Bicycle Ride Against Human Trafficking Fundraising Tour is an effort sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese to bring awareness to the problem of human trafficking. “Money set aside from the tour will provide housing,…… MORE
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Volkswagon
The 67,000 California Volkswagen diesel car owners – whose autos were part of the emissions-test rigging scandal might have chance at getting the German automaker to buy back their vehicles. A class action lawsuit has been filed by a Seattle law firm in Los Angeles federal court – demanding an immediate buyback under California emissions…… MORE
Fresno’s Phillip J. Patiño School Of Entrepreneurship Officially Dedicated
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno school which will prepare its students for the technological world has officially been dedicated. The Phillip J. Patiño school of entrepreneurship aims to get as many of its alumnus and alumnae into business. It’s the first of its kind in the United States, and aims to not only encourage the…… MORE
Giraffe Dies Inside Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s New Expansion – PETA Responds
FRESNO (KMJ) — The opening of Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s ‘African Adventure’ this week has been marred with tragedy. Early visitors to the $56 million expansion were witness to the death of a young giraffe Sunday afternoon. Those who were there say the animal got stuck in a fence – and was strangled to death. Animal…… MORE
CA Seeks to Use Violent Offenders to Fight Wildfires
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 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is considering allowing inmates with violent backgrounds to help fight wildfires. The state has about 3,800…… MORE
