In a 286-138 vote, the U.S. House on Thursday passed Trade Adjustment Assistance, clearing the way for Trade Promotion Authority. President Obama had said he would not sign the TPA bill without TAA. The bills did not survive the legislative process as a package, but TPA was passed as a standalone bill while TAA was…… MORE
SCOTUS Ruling Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
Washington (CNN)In a landmark opinion, the Supreme Court ruled Friday that states cannot ban same-sex marriage, establishing a new civil right and handing gay rights advocates a victory that until very recently would have seemed unthinkable. The 5-4 ruling had Justice Anthony Kennedy writing for the majority with the four liberal justices. Each of the…… MORE
Lawyer Challenges State’s Order Over Water Cuts
A lawyer challenges the legality of a state order over water cuts. Stockton Attorney Steven Herum represents farmers in two irrigation districts, and he’s filing for a third district, this week. The California farmers he’s representing are considering whether to ignore a state order to make historic cuts in water use during the drought.…… MORE
Fresno Declares “My Job Depends On Ag” Day
Fresno’s City Council is honoring the Facebook group, “My Job Depends On Ag” by proclaiming June 25th as “My Job Depends on Agriculture Day.” My Job Depends On Ag began 5 weeks ago according to Council Member Clint Olivier who says it’s an online support group for the ag community. “They want to show their…… MORE
Search For Suspect After Deadly Officer Involved Shooting
Around 4:00 Thursday morning, members of the Fresno HEAT (Help Eliminate Auto Theft) Task Force located a stolen car in Fresno County. The followed the suspect into Madera County. The suspect discovered he was being followed and lead law enforcement officers to a home on the 49000 block of Road 210, near the community of…… MORE
Cooling Centers Open in Fresno
Cooling Centers in Fresno Open Again Tomorrow FRESNO – The National Weather Service in Hanford has forecasted that the high temperature in Fresno for Friday, June 26, 2015 will be at or above 105 degrees. As a result, the City of Fresno will open its cooling centers again tomorrow from noon to…… MORE
Fresno State Food Festival’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
How many hot dogs can you eat at one time? If that was something you’ve ever considered —Fresno State wants to help you realize your dream…. Sign-ups begin for the Hot Dog Eating Contest – part of the upcoming Fresno State Food Festival on Saturday July 11th. “They’ve been approved by the President of campus, President…… MORE
California Continues to Become More Diverse
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) — California is not only the nation’s most-populous state, but it also has the largest populations of four major ethic groups:…… MORE
Study: California Not So “Golden” for Wealthy Retirees
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 Golden State may not be so great in your “golden years.” According to a new study by GOBankingRates, California…… MORE
Senate Passes Trade Promotion Authority
In a 60 – 38 vote, the U.S. Senate has sent Trade Promotion Authority to the President’s desk as a standalone bill not packaged with Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Adjustment Assistance also passed the Senate packaged with an African Trade Preference bill. The Senate passed TPA Wednesday afternoon after a procedural vote on Tuesday that…… MORE
