SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation to protect California residents who let their lawns go brown during the drought. Brown announced Monday that he signed AB1, which prohibits local governments from penalizing residents who conserve water by not watering their lawns. Democratic Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown introduced the bill after hearing about…… MORE
Trasoras Family Triplets 5th Set At CRMC
There’s something in the air or the water…at Community Regional. “In about a month we’ve had about 5 set of triplets and it’s highly unusual – we’ve had a lot of twins that were born – multiples but not in sets of three.” – Mary Lisa Russell, Spokesperson, CRMC. On Sunday, at 6:00am, the Trasoras Family…… MORE
Fresno Fire May Change Practices In Light Of Captain Dern’s Injuries
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern is back on his feet and recovering well and Fresno Fire say his injuries may prompt a change in how they fight fires of this kind. An outside investigation into what happened began two days after the incident which severely injured Captain Dern. “We wanted to address…… MORE
Voter Turnout Dismal Among CA’s Fastest-Growing Ethnic Groups
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) — Voter turnout fell to a record low in 2014, with fewer than 42 percent of California voters casting a ballot…… MORE
California Film Credits Now Up for Grabs
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 Film Commission has begun accepting applications from producers of independent and studio feature films. California tripled annual funding…… MORE
O’Rourkes Win Fresno State Hot Dog Eating Contest
The Irish Mafia –a father/son team of avid Red Wavers, John & Timothy O’Rourke from Fresno (seen with Kiss Country’s host Gnarley Charley) – won the first Fresno State Hot Dog Eating Contest at the University’s Annual Farm Festival at the Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market, on Saturday, July 11th. KMJ’s Liz Kern: “So how…… MORE
Harris Banks $3M in US Senate Bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate campaign of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris says it raised more than $1.6 million during the most recent fundraising quarter that ended June 30. Harris serves as California’s attorney general and is widely viewed as the frontrunner in the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer. The second quarter haul…… MORE
Madera Summer Movies In The Park
Already looking ahead to the weekend? Every Friday night, the City’s of Madera’s Parks Department is hosting free movies in the park at Lions Town and Country Park. PG&E granted the City’s Parks Department an $5,000 grant to pay for the summer series. Without the generous support from PG&E, City staff said they would not…… MORE
Second Confirmed Citrus Greening Case in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed detection of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. The disease was detected in plant material taken from a kumquat tree in a residential neighborhood in the San Gabriel area of Los Angeles County.…… MORE
Calif. Gas Prices Soar Higher, Fresno at $3.47
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — While gas prices nationwide are on a downward trend, California is experiencing a spike that could see prices top $4 a gallon before easing again, according to analysts. A shortage in oil and other components used in refining California’s unique blend of less-polluting gas was one of the reasons for the…… MORE
