Groups Seeking to Derail Monsanto Takeover of Syngenta

Several farm and consumer groups are seeking to stop the proposed deal Monsanto has offered to Syngenta as a possible merger/takeover. Ag Professional reports coalitions of opponents are being formed and market analyzations are being conducted. It comes though as Monsanto, the world’s largest seed company, has yet to persuade Syngenta, the world’s top provider…MORE

Get Ready for Meteor Shower Light Show

The Perseid meteor shower is almost upon us, and this year especially, you don’t want to miss it. The annual August meteor shower is one of the most prolific natural light shows of the year with up to 100 shooting stars streaking across the sky per hour at its peak. This year the meteor watching…MORE

Video Catches Two Suspects Breaking into Roosevelt High

On Sunday, August 2nd, at about 7 a.m., unidentified suspects burglarized Roosevelt High in Southeast Fresno where they broke into a classroom and stole a laptop computer valued at over $1000 dollars. The suspects pried open the door to an Art classroom where they entered and stole the computer. The two suspects were seen on…MORE

Survey: Many Small Biz Owners Unaware of Looming Credit Card Mandate

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) — Small businesses will be liable for fraud and security breaches, unless they upgrade to new machines, which can interface with…MORE

Healthcare Challenges Remain for CA’s Largest Ethnic Group

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) — Latinos account for nearly half of California’s 12.5 million Medi-Cal enrollees. However, according to the Independent California Healthcare Foundation, 36%…MORE

Galt Couple Found Shot Dead

GALT, Calif. (AP) – Authorities said two people were found dead inside a Northern California house by SWAT officers who were summoned there. The police chief in Galt said a woman reported Saturday afternoon that her mother, who lives in the house, had told her she had killed her boyfriend and was going to kill…MORE

Presidential Race Might Delay Huge Trade Deal

Following what the L.A. Times called a disappointing round of talks in Hawaii, negotiators for the 12 nations included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership are still hoping to wrap the trade deal up sometime this month. But even if a deal could be struck, time is running out. The L.A. Times reports It’s almost certain now…MORE