FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new UC Berkeley study claims gun-related deaths and injuries increase by 70 percent of in areas of California, following gun shows in neighboring Nevada, where there are fewer regulations. Researchers say rates of firearm injuries remain steady after shows in the Golden State, which they attribute to tougher restrictions. The most…… MORE
Gang Member Nabbed with Loaded Gun, Baby in Car
(KMJ) Fresno Police say Mirella Ponce had her infant child and two other gang members in the car with her when she was pulled over Monday on E. White Lane. Detectives from the Multi Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium Tactical Team found a loaded pink 9mm handgun in the vehicle. Ponce and one of the passengers…… MORE
Rep. Nunes Investigating Russian Uranium Deal
(CNN) – House Republicans are launching an investigation into Russia and an Obama-era uranium deal, the intelligence committee’s chairman announced Tuesday. Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Visalia) said at a news conference that his committee and the House oversight committee are launching the joint investigation into the uranium deal, whether there was an FBI investigation into the…… MORE
Corker: Trump Has Difficulty with the Truth
WASHINGTON (CNN) – The ongoing public feud between Sen. Bob Corker and President Donald Trump exploded Tuesday ahead of the President’s high-stakes visit to Capitol Hill for tax negotiations, with the Tennessee Republican telling CNN’s Manu Raju he wouldn’t support Trump for president if given the opportunity again. [van id=”politics/2017/10/24/bob-corker-trump-tweet-cbs-chalian-newday.cnn”] The President had earlier accused…… MORE
USDA Offers Help to California Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set aside $4 million to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the California wildfires recover. USDA also announced that households impacted by recent wildfires in Northern California could be eligible for help buying food through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, or NRCS, will…… MORE
Megyn Kelly Fires Back at Fox, O’Reilly
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – Bill O’Reilly is going on the offensive to defend himself after the latest bombshell about sexual harassment allegations against him. But his former Fox News colleague Megyn Kelly isn’t having it. [van id=”cnnmoney/2017/10/23/megyn-kelly-bill-o-reilly-fox-news-sexual-misconduct-settlement-sot-nr.cnn”] Kelly, speaking during her new one-hour block on the “Today” show, addressed a story published by the New…… MORE
Fresno Up Against 238 Others In Bid For Amazon’s HQ2
FRESNO (KMJ) — Online retailer Amazon says it has received 238 proposals from areas across North America eager secure the company’s new HQ2. Interested cities and regions, whose locations spread from as far north as Alaska and British Columbia to areas of Central Mexico, all want to be home to the promised $5 billion investment…… MORE
Nunes: “Connections Between The Russians And The Democrats”
FRESNO (KMj) — Valley Congressman Devin Nunes says there is now evidence of connections between the Russians and the Democrats. The revelation came during his conversation on KMJ with Ray Appleton (click here to hear more). “Everybody knows on the left, the Democrats are quickly finding out what I said in the beginning that there’s…… MORE
Fresno Irrigation District Extends Water Deliveries
The Fresno Irrigation District is extending water deliveries through November 12th. And by the time water deliveries come to an end for this year — the district will have delivered about 575,000 acre feet of water. The extended delivery schedule will make use of a large water supply that is still available. Heavy storm activity…… MORE
Wildfires Destroy 34 Calif. Pot Farms, Fundraiser Shut Down
SAN FRANCISCO (CNNMoney) – The wildfires scorching Northern California have burned down at least 34 marijuana farms, just as the state prepares to launch a legal recreational marijuana industry. Recovery poses unique challenges for the growers. Because selling marijuana violates federal law, even when it’s allowed by individual states, most farms lack proper insurance and…… MORE
