Included in a budget deal to avert a government shutdown is funding for the Food and Drug Administration for consumer outreach and education regarding agricultural biotechnology. The Washington Post reports the money is to be used to tout “the environmental, nutritional, food safety, economic, and humanitarian impacts” of biotech crops and their final food…… MORE
Thieves Drag Victim During Madera Ranchos Robbery
(KMJ) The Madera County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for these three suspects after a robbery in the Madera Ranchos. On Tuesday, April 25, just after 3 pm, Deputies were called to the Lucky 7 gas station on Avenue 12 in the Madera Ranchos. There, they say a 62-year old man parked his vehicle…… MORE
Sgt. Rod Lucas Honored At Fresno County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony
Every May, during National Police Month, law officers are remembered for their ultimate sacrifice. The 2017 Fresno County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony took place Thursday, May 4th in Downtown Fresno’s Courthouse Park. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, Police Chief Jerry Dyer, and District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp were among many there to honor Sergeant Rod…… MORE
Armed, Wanted Parolee Shot by Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Deputy
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — An armed, wanted parolee is in critical condition, after getting shot by a Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy Thursday. Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… E-mail Aaron Abeytia Aaron’s Facebook Page Twitter: @AaronAbeytia Aaron’s Instagram Feed Articles by Aaron Abeytia Copyright © 2016…… MORE
Crews Get Free Pizza On International Firefighters’ Day
FRESNO (KMJ) — Free pizza has been delivered to fire stations across the Central Valley to mark Thursday’s International Firefighters’ Day. Locally based business Me-n-Ed’s handed over almost a hundred pizzas to hungry crews. “It’s more than a meal,” says the firm’s Tom Ferdinandi. “It’s a way we can show our appreciation and support as…… MORE
Trump Celebrates House Passage of Healthcare Act
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PG&E Removing Dead Trees From Several Counties
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tree mortality has been a big problem throughout California because of the drought the last several years, as well as bark beetles. Pacific Gas & Electric is removing dead trees and dead tree debris across ten counties which have declared tree mortality emergencies – incluidng Fresno, Madera and Tulomne counties. So far…… MORE
Coffee Spill Leads To Arrest Of Armed Man At Chukchansi
COARSEGOLD (KMJ) — A man who allegedly threatened to shoot someone who spilled coffee on him, has been arrested by Madera County Sheriff’s Office. The incident at Chukchansi Gold Resort was reported around 6am Wednesday. Deputies were told by site security that the suspect showed a handgun to an employee, and when they responded to…… MORE
Tremendum Pictures Seeking To Cast Valley Malaysians
(KMJ) – The Valley filmmakers who brought you “The Gallows” are looking to scare up more actors here in Central California. Chris Lofing and Travis Cluff will hold an open audition on Saturday, May 6th here in Fresno. They are seeking Native Malaysians or those of Malaysian decent for a day of filming. It is for…… MORE
Central Valley Students Creating Light With Solar Suitcases
2000 High school students from Northern and Central California are brining light to classrooms across the world. More than 100 portable solar kits, supplied by the nonprofit, We Share Solar, will be placed into the hands of high school students, who will then build “Solar Suitcases,” thanks to a $400,000 dollar grant from PG&E. The…… MORE
