The Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on the nomination of Sonny Perdue as Agriculture Secretary. The hearing Thursday, March 23rd, marks the next step in confirming Perdue to the President’s Cabinet. The Former Georgia Governor, Perdue, was announced as the nominee on January 19th. The formal nomination of Perdue was sent to the…… MORE
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Late Night Hosts Poke Fun at Maddow Over Trump Tax Story
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Suspect Arrested For Attempted Homicide in Merced OIS
(KMJ) – A police pursuit ends in a shoot out in Merced County. Turlock Police say they were serving a search warrant Thursday night, investigating a 2016 homicide. When they arrived at the home to serve it, police say the man they were trying to make contract with – identified as 41-year-old Kevin Mayhew –…… MORE
House Ag Committee Passes Two Pesticide Measures
The House Ag Committee passed two measures this week that deal with pesticide regulations. H.R. Bill 953, called the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, would clarify Congressional intent regarding pesticide applications around the waters of the U.S. A 2009 Court of Appeals decision mistakenly applied provisions of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permitting process…… MORE
Oroville Evacuees Remain in Limbo
OROVILLE, CA — (CNN) There’s no word yet when the 188,000 people who evacuated their homes near Northern California’s Oroville Dam can return. Mandatory evacuation orders remain in place for Butte, Sutter and Yuba counties Tuesday. Authorities are scrambling to reduce Lake Oroville’s level by 50 feet and repair damages to a critical flood control…… MORE
House, Senate Transportation Committees Planning a Busy Year
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committees in the U.S. House and Senate are prepping for a busy year as the President is readying a push against the nation’s “failing infrastructure.” The American Society of Civil Engineers says the U.S. transportation system, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, schools and the energy grid need improvements, estimated at…… MORE
Storms Cause Friday Flooding in Central Valley
Here’s a look at flooding in Fresno, Madera and Clovis on Friday after a few storms passed through the Central Valley. Thanks to KMJ listeners for sending photos our way. … MORE
Afternoon Storms Cause Flooding in Fresno/Clovis
CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – Early afternoon downpours are to blame for some flooding in east central Fresno and Clovis. Barstow at Armstrong (near Clovis High) was shut down to allow crews to alleviate flooding there. A resident said he’s never seen the flooding that bad in a decade of living at that location. Canoers were spotted…… MORE
Governor Brown Proposes 2017-2018 State Budget
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown proposed a new 2017-2018 state budget on Tuesday, projected to eliminate a $2 billion deficit. Some adjustments Governor Brown proposes: Make adjustments to K-12/Community College education spending – guaranteeing the minimum funding, but not allowing any new students to qualify for a higher education scholarship fund. Pause spending on…… MORE
Carrie Fisher Dies at 60, Star Wars Star Remembered
(CNN) – Actress Carrie Fisher, whose grit and wit made “Star Wars’” Princess Leia an iconic and beloved figure to millions of moviegoers, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 60. Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by the publicist for Billie Lourd, Fisher’s daughter. “It is with a very deep sadness that…… MORE
