FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposal to oppose a state -wide bill at a local level is thrown out before it is even heard. Fresno City Councilmember Steve Brandau, wanted his fellow representatives to collectively take a stand against California’s “sanctuary state” bill SB54. The local resolution cited fears of a loss of federal funding if…… MORE
Trump Ag Assistant Lists Administration Priorities
North Carolina native Ray Starling is still new to his role as Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Agricultural Trade, and Food Assistance. Starling spoke to Penton Agriculture this week about some of the administration’s key priorities when it comes to agriculture. Some of the biggest priorities include promoting agricultural trade, giving farmers access…… MORE
Rep. Cummings says Rep. Nunes Should Resign
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7 Arrests Made in Deadly UK Terror Attack
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Assemblyman Arambula Holds Packed Healthcare Hearing At Fresno City Hall
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An informational hearing took place Wednesday at Fresno’s City Hall, on the eve of the scheduled vote on President Donald Trump’s health care proposal, and the day before the seventh anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Fresno City Hall was packed with people, the overflow filing into…… MORE
Survey Reveals Many Americans Remain in the Dark on Cyber Matters
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Even with major cyber attacks affecting prime institutions, many Americans lack clarity on cyber matters, especially on the technical side. According to the Pew Research Center, most internet users understand the importance of using a adequate passwords. However, when it comes to identifying potentially malicious websites, literacy continues to be low. Only…… MORE
Human Skull Found Along Banks of Feather River
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Trump Administration Reverses Course on Bee Protections
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The rusty patch bumble bee is back on the list of endangered species. The bee — responsible for pollinating cranberries, tomatoes, and peppers — was the first to be placed on the list by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The addition occurred back in January under the Obama Administration. However, President…… MORE
Valley Farmers to Get 65% of Water Allocation
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – Federal officials say farmers in a vast agricultural region of California will receive a greater share of irrigation this summer compared to recent years of drought. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on Wednesday announced that farmers in the San Joaquin Valley will receive 65 percent of their contracted supplies. This comes…… MORE
CSU Tuition Increase Approved Amid Protests
LONG BEACH (KMJ) — The cost of attending any of the 23 CSU campuses across California – is going up. A vote by the Board of Trustees Wednesday afternoon officially increased tuition for the 2017 – 2018 school year by $270. The first rise in six years. It came after hours of testimony from impacted…… MORE
