SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s Democratic senators have called out Gov. Jerry Brown over water spending, saying that in the face of the relentless drought the state should approve funds for recycling and saving water more quickly. In a joint letter released Thursday, the senators urged the Brown administration to get projects started in months…… MORE
Calif. Cuts Wildlife Restoration in Water Plan
FRESNO — California officials dramatically scaled back habitat restoration planned during construction of two massive tunnels under the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to send water to farms and millions of people. The project now calls for restoring 30,000 acres for wetland and wildlife habitat — down from 100,000 acres, California Department of Fish and Game…… MORE
Majority of Americans Support Fuel Taxes
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) — Do support higher taxes at the pump? If the revenue is used to improve public infrastructure, safety, or air quality, a…… MORE
How Safe Are Valley Hospitals?
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) — Wondering how safe our hospitals are here in the valley? According to the latest hospital safety scores from the Leapfrog Group,…… MORE
Power Pole Fire Not The First Time For Northwest Fresno
FRESNO (KMJ) — The blaze which put a fiery orange dot on the northwest Fresno horizon this Thursday morning is now under control, but issues over getting enough water to the scene is why it’s been left to burn itself out. “Not that we don’t have enough firefighters”, says Fresno Fire’s Pete Martinez, “we don’t…… MORE
“Cody” Sheriff’s Rescue Dog Dies
A retired police dog for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has died. The Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced the death of the dog named Cody. He was a rescue dog who served for more than eight years and spent most of his career with Detective Ramiro Rodriguez. Cody seized more than $5 million worth of…… MORE
Groups Support GMO Food Labeling Bill
Agri-Pulse reports close to 400 ag and food companies in the Coalition for Safe and Affordable Food sent a letter to House lawmakers to support the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. The act was introduced by Representatives Mike Pompeo and G.K. Butterfield last month. This legislation would establish a voluntary, national labeling law…… MORE
Huge Fire Erupts at Fresno Power Pole Yard
Developing… A massive fire broke out around 3:40am Thursday morning at an industrial yard in Northwest Fresno. The fire is currently burning numerous power poles. 6 FFD engines are at the scene but they have taken a defensive stance. “We’re not allowing it to grow anymore,” Public Information Officer Pete Martinez told KMJ News. “We…… MORE
PG&E Phone Scammers Target Business Owners
PG&E officials are alerting customers of a phone scam that appears to be targeting business owners. Karen Shapiro owns a sandwich shop on Fresno and Ashlan and is used to paying large power bills for her business. When she got a phone call from a man who said he was with PG&E, it didn’t seem…… MORE
Four Sunnyside High Students Selected As Dell Scholars
Four students from Sunnyside High School’s Doctors Academy AVID class have been selected as Dell Scholars, bringing the total number of Dell Scholars from Sunnyside to 41, the most of any high school in the country. The programs recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their educations with a greater emphasis on grit,…… MORE
