Assemblyman Arambula’s Trial Will Bring Daughter, Doctors to Stand

  FRESNO, CA KMJ) – Assemblyman Dr. Joaquin Arambula’s trial will bring his daughter, and doctors to the stand to testify. Wednesday was the second day at Fresno County Superior Court for the Valley assemblyman, who faces a misdemeanor charge of child-abuse. Judge Alvin Harrell asked if the two sides wanted to settle before trial…MORE

Ag Group Seek Swift Trade Agreement

  A large coalition of agriculture groups including those in California,  is urging for swift action in the negotiation and implementation of a U.S.-Japan trade agreement. The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, along with many agriculture organizations, signed a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer this week. The groups say the U.S.…MORE

Vandal Smashes Windows at a Downtown Fresno Cathedral

(KMJ) – Fresno Police say 35-year old Jose Luis Renteria Hernandez has been taken into custody following vandalism reported at Saint John’s Cathedral. Officers say Hernandez caused $25,000 in damage when he threw prayer candles at statues and sacred stained glass windows outside the Church’s location on Mariposa Street Tuesday afternoon.  But, so far, no…MORE

Judge OKs Bankrupt PG&E’s Plan for $235 million in Bonuses

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A federal judge has approved Pacific Gas & Electric Corp.’s plans to pay $235 million in employee bonuses this year, despite the California utility’s bankruptcy and objections from lawyers of victims of the state’s massive wildfires. The Sacramento Bee reports that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali approved the plan at a…MORE

Livestock and Dairy Insurance Program Changes

The Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency if offering several enhancements to the Dairy Revenue Protection, Livestock Gross Margin and Livestock Risk Protection Programs. Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre says the changes “strengthen risk management options and provide peace of mind in times of unpredictable market fluctuations.” The Livestock Gross Margin program protects against…MORE

Fresno Mayor & Councilmember Encouraging Businesses To Use Signs Dissuading Panhandling

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – District 6 Representative Garry Bredefeld and Mayor Lee Brand are trying again to dissuade panhandling in Fresno. Just weeks ago, the “Help Us Help Fresno” initiative failed in Fresno City Council by a vote of 3 to 3, District 3’s Miguel Arias, who was the sponsor of the initiative, voted…MORE

California Proposal to Tax Soda Pushed to Next Year

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Efforts to tax sugary drinks and limit how much soda can be sold in a single cup have stalled in the California Legislature. Assemblyman Richard Bloom on Monday pushed his soda tax bill off to next year. Assemblyman David Chiu’s has similarly delayed his bill that would ban the sale of…MORE

EU Targets U.S. Ag in Proposed Tariff List

  The European Union revealed a list of $12 billion in potential tariffs on American imports. The announcement came out in response to the U.S. not removing subsidies on Boeing aircraft. That move comes a week after the U.S. threatened to impose tariffs on EU imports worth $11 billion because of European Union subsidies given…MORE