Sustainable aviation fuel could grow into the largest new market ever seen for U.S. farm commodities thanks to the start of production at LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels. However, groups in Midwestern states say they could miss out on the opportunity without low-carbon ethanol, which requires carbon capture and sequestration. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director…… MORE
City of Fresno Deadline Approaches for Non-Profit Animal Rescue Grant
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The deadline approaches to apply for a grant through The City of Fresno to fund non-profit pet rescue organizations. On Monday, the Fresno Animal Center announced the Animal Rescue Support Grant program. The funding supports organizations that provide services to further reduce Fresno’s euthanasia rate and reunite pets with owners. Eligible expenses…… MORE
Merced County Sheriff Pleads for More Deputies
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Merced County Sheriff is demanding action from local leaders to hire more deputies. Sheriff Vern Warnke spoke at Tuesday’s County Board of Supervisors meeting, saying the department needs at least 50 personnel. The sheriff claims the county hasn’t done enough to retain deputies and correctional officers, and that could…… MORE
Police Investigating Reported Robbery at ATM on Clovis Community College Campus
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a reported robbery at an ATM machine on the campus of Clovis Community College. Officers responded to the area of Chestnut and Behymer shortly after 5 am Wednesday. The EECU machine appears to be damaged, with the front face torn off. It’s unclear whether anything was taken, and there’s…… MORE
Listen: Garvey on Debate Performance, Trump, Gaza & Age
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Republican US Senate candidate and former baseball great Steve Garvey joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show on Wednesday. They discussed a number of topics including Garvey’s recent debate against democrat candidates for the Senate seat formerly held by the the late Dianne Feinstein, the Israel/Hamas war, the Presidential race and running for office…… MORE
Calif. Bill Would Mandate Speed Governors on Vehicles
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) Legislation introduced this week would require new cars sold in California to be outfitted with a device that would limit how fast one could drive. The bill, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), would automatically prevent cars and trucks of the 2027 model year or later from going 10 mph or…… MORE
Small Family Farms at Highest Financial Risk
Small family farms were more likely to have greater financial vulnerability than other farms, according to data from USDA’s Economic Research Service. Researchers calculated the operating profit margin by taking the ratio of profit to gross farm income to find that in 2022, between 52% and 79% of small family farms, depending on the farm…… MORE
Fresno County to Receive $125,000 in Settlement over Reedley Bio Lab
(KMJ) – Fresno County will receive $125,000 in a settlement with the owner of the building where an illegal biological lab was found in Reedley. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 in closed session on Tuesday to the settlement with AY-NC LP, the owner of the building. A Reedley code enforcement officer discovered…… MORE
Fresno Animal Center Hires Full-Time Vet to Serve Animal Population
FRESNO, CA – City Manager Georgeanne White is happy to announce that Candace Krider, DVM, has joined the Fresno Animal Center team as a full-time Veterinarian to serve the animal population at the Center. In her role, Dr. Krider will be part of collective and strategic planning in staffing the new state-of-the-art clinic and developing…… MORE
New Mooney Grove Inclusive Playground Opens in Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The new Mooney Grove inclusive playground is now open to the public. It is uniquely designed for kids living with disabilities and is wheelchair accessible. Tulare County Parks and Recreation had been planning this park for over a year and says it’s the only playground in Tulare County that is made…… MORE
