FRESNO (KMJ) — Another proposal to combat panhandling in the City of Fresno has been unveiled by Councilmember Garry Bredefeld. The “Help Us Help Fresno” initiative would encourage passing motorists to give to non-profits instead of directly to those standing at intersections. It comes after the STOP ordinance (Safe Transfer of Objects to Pedestrians), proposed…… MORE
Bayer Releases 107 Studies on Glyphosate
Amidst lawsuits claiming the product causes cancer, Bayer has released study results on the safety profile of glyphosate. Bayer sent 107 reports to the European Food Safety Authority and has made the reports available on its dedicated transparency platform. The files reports include crop protection safety studies as part of being more transparent following the…… MORE
2020 Race Poll: California Dems Prefer Biden over Sanders & Harris
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A newly published Quinnipiac poll indicates California democrats prefer Joe Biden (D-Delaware) over the rest of the Presidential candidates, including California’s own Kamala Harris. Despite recent controversy, Biden leads the pack with about a quarter of registered democrat voters saying they would pick the former VP over the rest of the contenders,…… MORE
California Lawmakers Advance Police Shooting Restrictions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A first-in-the-nation measure restricting when police can use deadly force has moved forward in the California Legislature. The legislation advanced Tuesday faces a tougher fight in the full Assembly. Even lawmakers supporting the measure say it may go too far as they try to balance the safety of officers and residents…… MORE
Wait Times Still “Unclear, Deceiving” Says Assembly Member At DMV Budget Hearing
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – A budget committee hearing involving the DMV was taking place Tuesday at the State. The hearing comes after an audit released in March showed poor planning as responsible for issues at the Department of Motor Vehicles. It’s the same day that the Department of Technology had a “hardware failure,” causing…… MORE
Honor Flight Takes Off For DC: “I Can’t Wait To Get There”
FRESNO (KMJ) — A crowd of veterans and their guardians have left the Central Valley to start day one of the three-day 18th Central Valley Honor Flight. Their departure from Fresno Yosemite International Airport Tuesday morning began with great fanfare, celebrating the veterans for their service. “Some of you have heard this a lot, maybe…… MORE
4 Dead Goats Found in Fresno County
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Four dead goats are found Tuesday in Fresno County. The goats were found at Central and Fowler Avenues in Fresno County. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is looking into whether these goats are connected to the missing goats around the Valley. Earlier in April, the Lindsay High School Ag Farm was…… MORE
Significant Work Remains in China Trade Talks
Significant work remains in trade talks with China, according to a statement from U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer’s office. President Trump has indicated a deal could be reached in the next four weeks, but the two sides offered little details regarding last week’s meetings, according to Reuters. Lighthizer says negotiation team members “will be…… MORE
Nunes Claims “Character Assassination”, Sues Fresno Bee Publisher for $150M
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) has filed a $150 million lawsuit against the Fresno Bee’s publisher The McClatchy Company alleging they interfered with his investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election and the campaign of democrat nominee Hillary Clinton. . CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMPLAINT Nunes made headlines last…… MORE
Tulare Sheriff’s Office Asks Help Finding Serial Burglars
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help in tracking down a pair of thieves they say are responsible for a number of burglaries throughout the county since the beginning of the year. On Jan 8, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office says Deputies were called to burglary at a house in…… MORE
