The American agriculture industry relies on foreign workers, especially at harvest time. The website Eater Dot Com reports a group of Democrats has introduced legislation that would give farm workers some protection from possible deportation. The bill is called the Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017 (Senate Bill 1034). It would protect undocumented workers…… MORE
Manchester Terrorist Part of a “Larger Network”
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Video Shows Moment Bear Attacks Hunter
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New Incentives to Retire Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The San Joaquin Valley Air District is offering incentives for zero-emission lawn mower purchases. They’re offering rebates of $250 in an effort to get local residents to abandon their gas-powered mowers. To qualify, you’ll have to take your old mower to an authorized dismantling company, and submit paperwork within 30 days of…… MORE
Study: Calif. Employs Most Creative Workers Copy
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Known for the booming tech and agriculture industries, the Golden State is also the nation’s most creative. According to the latest Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California, the state employs the highest number of people in industries such as entertainment, media, publishing, architecture, and fashion. The combined economic output…… MORE
Study: Calif. Employs Most Creative Workers
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Known for the booming tech and agriculture industries, the Golden State is also the nation’s most creative. According to the latest Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California, the state employs the highest number of people in industries such as entertainment, media, publishing, architecture, and fashion. The combined economic output is…… MORE
Red Wine Created To Help Central Valley SPCA Animals
FRESNO, CA ( KMJ ) – Enjoy a bottle of red wine and help animals in the process. It’s a good pairing… wine sales to help some of the Central Valley’s stray and homeless animals. The new red wine is being released in a partnership by the Central California SPCA and C.G. Di Arie Vineyard and…… MORE
Manchester Attack: Chief Dyer Says Don’t Live In Fear
FRESNO (KMJ) — Law enforcement all over the world is now on alert after the deadly terrorist attack in the United Kingdom; but Fresno’s Police Chief says fighting it begins with awareness. “The way that we ensure that occurs is we’re part of the FBI Joint Terrorism task force, and we are ensuring that we’re…… MORE
White House Budget Proposal Cuts Ag Spending $46 Billion
A Reuters report says President Trump’s budget proposal contains $46.54 billion in cuts to government funding in the Ag sector, with those cuts spread out over ten years. The biggest proposed cut is $38 billion dollars from farm support programs. Those cuts include new limits on federal subsidies for crop insurance premiums and a…… MORE
Portion of PCH Remains Buried After Landslide Near Big Sur
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