Senate Ag Chair Pat Roberts says the Senate must take action in July on Country of Origin meat labeling. The House and Senate went on recess following the end of last week, but once back in session, Roberts would like to see the Senate move forward with a bill to repeal COOL. The Senate Agriculture…… MORE
2nd Escapee Shot, Captured Near Border
MALONE, New York (CNN) – Three weeks after their stunning prison break, Richard Matt and David Sweat have been caught — with one now dead, and one critically wounded. The 22-day manhunt for Sweat ended Sunday with the fugitive spotted just two miles from the Canadian border. He made it closer to the border than…… MORE
Gov. Brown Makes Water Well Logs Public
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation making public the logs that water well drillers file with the state. The Sacramento Bee reports Friday (http://bit.ly/1GDGhYT) that given privacy concerns, the public may not get precise locations of wells that pull water from the ground for irrigation and drinking. But even general…… MORE
Boy Killed, Girl Injured at Bass Lake
Fresno (KMJ) Authorities say a 13-year-old boy died and his 16-year-old aunt was injured after they were struck by a personal watercraft on Bass Lake. The Madera County Sheriff’s office said the accident happened Saturday afternoon at the Miller’s Landing Resort. Authorities said the youngers were inner-tubing when they fell off. A personal watercraft that…… MORE
StoryLand Facelift By Kerman Students In Kids Program
Over 100 students – 6th grade through 8th grade from Kerman Elementary, brought 100 water-wise plants that they are planting inside the parks. The kids are participants in the Fresno County Office of Education Safe and Healthy Kids Program. The plants were grown by fellow students who are taking part in the Fresno County…… MORE
Bartko Shares Plan For Bulldog Stadium Upgrade
Fresno State’s Athletic Director shares the progress made on the 5-point plan for Bulldog Athletics unveiled back in February. It’s a bold vision for Bulldog Stadium unveiled to a packed room at Fresno State’s Duncan Building with a video presentation highlighting upgrades to “better” the fan experience: “This is about everybody, it’s about the Valley,…… MORE
Kohl’s Pays Almost $1m To Settle Overcharging Case
FRESNO (KMJ) — District Attorneys in Shasta, Riverside, and Santa Cruz counties have filed civil law enforcement action against Kohl’s – alleging that the store is charging customers more than the prices advertised on store shelves and signs. The stipulated final judgement was filed in Santa Cruz superior court on Friday. The Fresno County’s District…… MORE
Procter And Gamble Settle ‘Slack Fill’ Case
FRESNO (KMJ) — Procter and Gamble have agreed to settle a case with district attorneys in Shasta, Riverside, and Fresno counties over slack fill. The practice, which is against California law, involves making a product look larger than it really is. The investigation focused on Procter and Gamble’s health and beauty product line which includes…… MORE
More Financial Changes for UC System
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) — Money has been a major issue for the University of California. A lengthy battle began last fall when tuition hikes were…… MORE
California: A Long State With Wide Waistlines
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 number of Californians who classify as obese, has risen to its highest point . The UCLA Health Policy Research…… MORE
