FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno Unified and the Fresno Teachers Association have reached an agreement to keep teachers in the classroom — just one day before a district-wide strike deadline. The district and teachers union took part in a joint news conference Tuesday morning to announce the new contract agreement. LINK TO TENTATIVE AGREEMENT HERE…… MORE
Syngenta Group Recognized as Top Agriculture Employer
Syngenta Group was again recognized as one of the globe’s top five leading employers in the 2023 Science Careers Top Employers Survey. Syngenta Group employs 59,000 people across more than 100 countries and works towards the challenging goal of feeding the eight billion people on Earth. A Syngenta spokesperson says, “We are excited that Syngenta…… MORE
Southern California Wildfire Prompts Evacuation Order For Thousands As Santa Ana Winds Fuel Flames
AGUANGA, Calif. (AP) — A wildfire fueled by gusty Santa Ana winds ripped through rural land southeast of Los Angeles, forcing about 4,000 people from their homes, fire authorities said. The so-called Highland Fire erupted at about 12:45 p.m. Monday in dry, brushy hills near the unincorporated Riverside County hamlet of Aguanga. As of early…… MORE
Trailer Fire Causes Traffic Backup On Highway 99 In Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A trailer fire has slowed traffic on Highway 99 in Tulare County. It caught fire about 1 am Tuesday on northbound Betty Drive in Goshen. Tulare County Fire officials say the truck blew a tire, which sparked the fire. The truck was carrying an assortment of chemicals. The driver pulled…… MORE
Progress? FTA, FUSD Appear to Make Progress to Avoid Strike
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Negotiations are continuing into Monday evening as Fresno Unified teachers and administrators work to avoid a strike that’s scheduled to start Wednesday. On Monday, Fresno Unified and the Fresno Teachers Association announced that negotiators have spent several hours over the past couple of days trying to reach a contract agreement. In a…… MORE
Clovis Homicide Suspects ID’d
Clovis Police Detectives have identified two suspects wanted in the shooting death of 33-year-old Jose Ruedas that occurred on October 16, 2023. The first suspect is 26-year-old Andres Enrique Ramirez of Fresno. Ramirez is described as a Hispanic male adult, 5’11”, 190 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. The second suspect is 22-year-old Adrianna…… MORE
Organic Produce Sales and Volume Up
For the second quarter in a row, organic fresh produce grew slightly in year-over-year sales and volume in the third quarter of 2023. That’s according to a report issued by the Organic Produce Network. Overall, organic fresh produce dollar sales and volume rose by 2% and 1.9%, respectively, for Q3 in 2023 compared to the…… MORE
General Motors Reaches Tentative Agreement With UAW, Potentially Ending Six-Week Strike
DETROIT (AP) — Facing the loss of another $200 million this week to a lengthy strike, General Motors CEO Mary Barra wrapped up her weekend by going to the United Auto Workers’ Detroit headquarters intent on getting a new contract. Joined by manufacturing chief Gerald Johnson at the meeting that started late Sunday, they were…… MORE
Court Arguments Begin On Blocking Trump From The Presidential Ballot Under The ‘Insurrection’ Clause
DENVER (AP) — Efforts to use the U.S. Constitution’s “insurrection” clause to bar former President Donald Trump from running for the White House again entered a new phase Monday in a hearing focused on whether the Jan. 6 Capitol attack meets the Constitution’s definition of the word and whether Trump’s role meets the threshold for…… MORE
Eyedrops From CVS, Rite Aid And Others Carry Possible Infection Risk, FDA Says
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops because of the risk of infections that could lead to blindness. The Food and Drug Administration advisory applies to lubricating drops sold by six companies, including CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and Cardinal Health. Consumers…… MORE
