FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A break in at a Fresno home – ends in the death of a pony. Early Monday morning, a family in South West Fresno noticed that their pet pony, Plomo had either escaped or was taken from the yard in the dark, after thieves broke in to steal a leaf blower.…… MORE
Mother And Daughter Rescued From Christmas Eve Apartment Fire
FRESNO (KMJ) — A woman and her daughter may be forced out of their home at Christmas after a fire inside their Southeast Fresno home. The call came at around 10.30am Monday. Five engines and two truck companies attended the incident at an apartment building close to Lane and Winery Avenues. Crews made entry into…… MORE
Some USDA Functions Running Despite Shutdown
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue detailed which functions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will remain available in the event of a lapse in government funding. Some of the programs that will continue: Meat, poultry, and processed egg inspection services. Grain and other commodity inspection, weighing, grading, and IT support services funded by user…… MORE
2018 YEAR IN REVIEW
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Another Multi-Vehicle Crash at Fresno’s Radio City
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Another multi-vehicle crash at Fresno’s Radio City. Scattered pieces of a black Porsche were in the parking lot outside of the Cumulus Media building. Debris – from the accident that took place at half past 3:00, Friday afternoon. In the KMJ newsroom, we heard the sound, a horrible screeching noice, and…… MORE
Fresno Yosemite International Airport Expecting 5.2% More Holiday Passengers
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Airports across the country, including Fresno Yosemite International Airport, are anticipating increased passenger activity during the 2018 winter holiday travel period. The Airline trade organization Airlines for America is projecting passenger volumes on U.S. airlines will exceed 2017 winter holiday travel by 5.2 percent during the 18-day travel period from…… MORE
Brown Sues to Save Controversial Propositions 47 & 57
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Gov. Jerry Brown is suing to protect one of his signature actions in office, a voter-approved measure that allows most California prison inmates to seek earlier release and participate in rehabilitation programs. His administration filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a pending 2020 initiative that seeks to toughen criminal penalties as part…… MORE
Oakhurst Contractor Arrested For Embezzlement, Targeting Older Victims in Madera County
MADERA, CA (KMJ) – A contractor from Oakhurst is accused of targeting older victims in Madera county – and there may be more. Beginning in August of 2018, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office received several reports of fraud regarding well pump services in various areas within Eastern Madera County. Detectives say 38-year-old…… MORE
Trump: Chances of shutdown ‘probably very good’
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Trump Signs Farm Bill
President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill on Thursday during a White House ceremony. The five-year bill sets agriculture policy and reauthorizes farm, conservation, nutrition, rural development, agricultural trade, as well as many other programs. The legislation also removes hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, which legalizes hemp production. The signing is good…… MORE
