Valley Leaders Address California Water Commission’s Decision On Temperance Flat

Posted on May 4, 2018

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A bipartisan group made up of elected officials and agricultural leaders from areas including Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera was voicing disgust over the California Water Commission’s decision. Valley cities and water agencies were pursuing funding for the proposed San Joaquin River reservoir of 1.3 million acre-feet to be sited above Millerton Lake. The SJVWIA –…… MORE

World-renowned Climber Rescued from Yosemite’s El Capitan

Posted on May 4, 2018

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) – A world-renowned speed climber has been rescued from Yosemite’s El Capitan after he fell and had to spend the night on top of the famous rock. Yosemite spokesman Scott Gediman says rescuers hauled Hans Florine to the summit of El Capitan Thursday evening, but it was too late for a…… MORE

CA Could Require Solar Panels on New Homes

Posted on May 4, 2018

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State could mandate that most new homes include solar panels, beginning in 2020. The California Energy Commission is set to vote May 9 on the standard. It would apply to all homes, condominiums, and apartments up to 3 stories high. Structures with roofs too small to accommodate panels, or those…… MORE

“Continue To Fight,” Nunes Tells Temperance Flat Supporters

Posted on May 4, 2018

FRESNO (KMJ) — Following the decision by the California Water Commission to award $171 million to the Temperance Flat Project, far below what officials originally requested, Tulare Congressman Devin Nunes described it as an “impossible situation.” “The bottom line here is the Senators won’t do anything to help us, the Governor won’t lift a hand…… MORE

Merced Police Looking For Missing Woman

Posted on May 4, 2018

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  – The Merced Police Department is looking for a missing elderly woman. Police say Beverly Flores was last seen Thursday around 3:40 p.m. near M Street in Merced. Beverly is described to have gray hair, she was last seen wearing a red shirt and black pants. She may be carrying a bag…… MORE

USDA Opens Comment Period on GMO Labeling law

Posted on May 4, 2018

  The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on a rule to establish the National Bio-engineered Food Disclosure Standard mandated by Congress in 2016. The rule will regulate how genetically modified, or bioengineered ingredients, would be disclosed to consumers on food labels. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the rule making “presents several possible ways”…… MORE