FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Who’s the real “Tom Terrific”? New England Patriots star Tom Brady has roiled NY Mets fans after word spread that the quarterback has filed a trademark for “Tom Terrific”, a nickname that was given to Fresno legend Tom Seaver decades ago. The optics are not playing well for the Brady because the…… MORE
Patterson Requests Ethics Investigation, HSR Official Suspended
FRESNO (KMJ) – A state watchdog agency is investigating a consultant on the California bullet train project for approving a multi million-dollar change-order benefiting a company in which he had had a big financial interest, and he’s been suspended because of the probe. “We are spending billions, and all we get are delays and…… MORE
Passerby Pulls Man From Southeast Fresno Canal
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is pulled out of a canal in Southeast Fresno. Fresno Police someone spotted him in the water near McKinley and Chestnut. The person pulled the man out of the canal. He was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown at this time.… MORE
Chicken Environmental Impact Survey
A new survey unveiled by the National Chicken Council shows knowledge of the environmental impact of chicken among consumers is low. The research sought to find how deeply consumers understand sustainable food practices as it relates to broiler chicken production, an industry the National Chicken Council says maintains one of the lowest environmental footprints…… MORE
Democratic Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg in Town Hall at Fresno State
FRESNO (KMJ) – “Do you believe that the politicians at the national level, of both parties, have been out of touch?” asked Chris Matthews. <Loud Cheer> South Bend Indiana Mayor and Democratic Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg was at Fresno State for a MSNBC Town Hall with Chris Matthews. Pete Buttigieg: I guess the point…… MORE
Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg’s Televised Town Hall at Fresno State
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Democratic Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg took the stage Monday afternoon at the John Wright Theatre at Fresno State. . Photo: Pete Buttigieg / peteforamerica.com The 37 year old military veteran was the featured guest for a sold-out, nationally-televised town hall on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Mathews. Buttigieg was asked questions by…… MORE
California Sues Opioid Maker Purdue Pharma
(AP/KMJ) California filed suit Monday against the maker of OxyContin and the company’s former president, alleging the firm falsely promoted the drug, downplaying the risk of addiction while it emerged as one of the most widely abused in the U.S. It is just the latest string of lawsuits targeting Purdue Pharma and the family behind…… MORE
Biden’s Rift with Progressives on Display as he Skips California Democratic Convention
The tensions between former Vice President Joe Biden and liberal progressives were on full display this weekend in California, where most of the Democratic Party’s presidential contenders were campaigning. [vemba-video id=”van/ns-acc/2019/06/03/PO-23MO_CNNA-ST1-10000000053464dd”] Several candidates were in San Francisco for the California Democratic Party convention and a slew of other gatherings — including MoveOn.org’s Big Ideas Forum. Biden, who…… MORE
TRUMP GREETED BY QUEEN ELIZABETH AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE
[vemba-video id=”van/ns-acc/2019/06/03/PO-36MO_CNNA-ST1-100000000534724e”] Trooping guards with bearskin hats, guns blasting at the Tower of London and a spot of afternoon tea launched President Donald Trump’s long-awaited state visit to the United Kingdom on Monday. The elaborate displays of hospitality did little to prevent Trump from dispatching insults over Twitter as he descended into London. It was an appropriate start to…… MORE
Californians Urged To Avoid Transporting Citrus
The California Department of Food And Agriculture say the summer travel season increases the threat of the deadly citrus tree disease called Huanglongbing (HLB). HLB is spread by a tiny insect, the Asian Citrus Psyllid, as it feeds on citrus tree leaves. The small pest can have devastating consequences to California’s citrus trees, both backyard…… MORE
