A U.S. agribusiness delegation arrived in Santiago, Chile led by USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. The delegation includes representatives from the U.S. food and agriculture sectors. Among the those taking part, America Dairy Inc in Fresno which is a food and beverage manufacturer and distribution business. Taylor says, “Customers in…… MORE
KMJ and ABC30 Announce News Partnership
Newstalk 580, 105.9 KMJ and local television news leader ABC30 launched a new content partnership on Tuesday’s edition of KMJ’s Morning News. “This is an exciting day at KMJ. Teaming up with ABC30 is a major step forward in our coverage of Valley issues and breaking news for radio listeners”, said KMJ Program Director Blake…… MORE
Bulldogs Win Big, Crack National Rankings
After a dominant 53-10 victory Saturday night over an outmatched Kent State team, Fresno State finds itself back in the national rankings at #25. The Bulldogs are 4-0 and have won 13 consecutive games dating back to last season. It’s the second longest winning streak in the country, trailing only reigning national champion Georgia. Fresno…… MORE
Report: Officials Dragged Feet Investigating Reedley Biolab
Who knew what and when did they know it? More questions are coming to the surface following a report by Fox News concerning the China-lined biolab in Reedley, CA. According to a new review of hundreds of internal emails, documents and photos via a public records request with the city of Fresno showed… Read entire…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Defends CARE Court “How Dare We?”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat down for an extended interview with 60 Minutes on Sunday. He was asked about his controversial plan to turn to CARE Court to assist in dealing with the homelessness / mental health crisis ravaging much of the Golden State. Click the link below to watch: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/care-court-california-mental-illness-courtroom-plan-60-minutes-transcript/… MORE
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in So Cal
An insect carrying the bacteria that causes the HLB disease, also known as citrus greening has been found on a residential citrus tree in Ventura County, according to the California Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program. This is the first detection of an Asian citrus psyllid with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) in that county. The HLB disease a tree…… MORE
FDSA President Charged with Battery, Zanoni Responds
(KMJ Fresno) Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Schmidt is facing a charge of misdemeanor battery. Schmidt, who also serves as the President of the Fresno Deputy Sheriff’s Association, is accused in an incident that occurred last February. However, details of the alleged incident remain sealed. The Tulare County DA’s office is handling the case due…… MORE
Listen: Ray Appleton’s Exclusive Interview with Mayor Dyer
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton in studio on Wednesday for an in-depth, wide ranging interview. They discussed everything from law enforcement to crime to urban sprawl to the controversial needle exchange program and much more. Click the link below to listen. https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/the-ray-appleton-show-podcast/… MORE
Farmers Union Supports Right to Repair Bill
The Agricultural Right to Repair Act was introduced in both the House and Senate, and the legislation is strongly supported by the National Farmers Union. NFU President Rob Larew says the Right to Repair Act is an important step in the fight to ensure farmers across the country have fair and affordable access to the…… MORE
Wildfire-Prone California to Consider New Property Insurance Rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A new plan from California’s insurance commissioner aims to stop the nation’s top insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state by letting them consider climate risks when setting their prices. Unlike most states, California tightly restricts how insurance companies can price policies. Companies aren’t allowed to factor in current or future risks…… MORE
