FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Environmental Protection Agency has approved limits on the level of mercury, pertaining to fish caught in California waters. Mining operations during the Gold Rush are responsible for millions of pounds of mercury, which is a neurtoxin, throughout state waterways. Bass, salmon, trout, and other popular fish are key sources of food,…… MORE
Another Mental Health Evaluation Set For Alleged Downtown Fresno Shooter
FRESNO (KMJ) — The alleged Downtown Fresno shooter will receive another mental health evaluation. Judge W. Kent Hamlin made that decision inside Fresno County Superior Court Tuesday morning, appointing psychiatrist Dr. Howard Terrell to examine the suspect. Kori Ali Muhammad was already present within Department 30 before proceedings began, and his was the first case…… MORE
8th Person at Trump Tower Meeting Identified
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Johnathon Eric Sepeda of Malaga
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Johnathon Eric Sepeda of Malaga. A judge has issued an arrest warrant for felony charges of spousal abuse and making criminal threats. One morning, Sepeda got into a verbal argument with his girlfriend. It lead to Sepeda picking her up, throwing her on…… MORE
Farmers Worry About the Future of Health Care
It may not be front and center in agriculture like the farm bill discussion is, but farmers have a lot to worry about as Congress debates the future of health care. Politico’s Morning Ag Report says farmers have been struggling for some time with low commodity prices and a sharp drop in farm income.…… MORE
GOP Gives Up on Replacing Obamacare, For Now
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Chef Films Easton’s Traditional St. Anthony’s Festival For PBS Series
[Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tradition and culture were abound at this weekend’s St Anthony’s Festival in Easton. [Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ] Fred Machado was just one of the people attending the Festa, celebrating the life and times of a saint to both Portuguese and Italians. “It’s been going on for 82 years…… MORE
Cooler Weather Expected This Week As Low Pressure Moves In
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Central Valley is expected to get cooler this week, with a new band of low pressure coming in from the Pacific Ocean. The intense heat is set to start dropping off on Wednesday in the Fresno area, with other local cities following a similar trend. “There’s a weak disturbance passing well…… MORE
Trump to Decide About Iran Nuclear Deal
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Farm Downturn Not Likely to Reach 1980’s Crisis
A report by a Farm Credit Administration economist told the Administration’s board members that the current downturn in the farm economy is not likely to reach a 1980s-style crisis. Farm Credit chief economist Stephen Gabriel said the “likelihood of this is very low,” adding that a confluence of adverse factors led to the crisis…… MORE
