MERCED, CA (KMJ) – In Merced Superior Court, a former Merced County Sheriff’s Sergeant was arraigned on Wednesday, for allegedly assaulting a man suspected of drunk driving. The Merced County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against 42-year-old Dustin Witt, for Assault by a Public Officer, Assault Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury, and an enhancement…… MORE
Black Bear Becomes Unlikely Hiker At Yosemite’s Half Dome
YOSEMITE, Calif. (KMJ) — Hikers heading up to Half Dome might not be alone on the trail as of late. According to Yosemite National Park, recent evidence has indicated that a black bear has made its way to the top of Half Dome. “Yosemite bears are excellent climbers and can easily tackle the 46-degree angle…… MORE
Man Accused Of Possession And Distribution Of Child Porn Arrested In Hanford
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ) — The Hanford Police Department announced the arrest of a man last month who is accused of possession and distribution of child pornography. The investigation began in October of 2022 when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) contacted the police department with a cyber tip about somebody in Hanford…… MORE
Plant Based Meat Sales Declining
Shoppers remain interested in plant-based meat alternatives, but higher prices have led many potential return consumers to taper off their purchases. Plant-based meats are often several dollars a pound higher than equivalent meat and poultry products. Besides cost, lingering negative perceptions surrounding taste, value and versatility are also obstacles the category has yet to overcome.…… MORE
City of Fresno Shows Drop in Unhoused Population, Expands Mobile Shower Services
FRESNO, CA – Mayor Jerry Dyer is happy to announce that the City of Fresno is expanding its mobile shower services for our unhoused residents. Starting Tuesday, August 15, 2023, a second mobile shower unit is now active and providing the unhoused community with free showers and restroom services. The shower units are funded by…… MORE
Madera South High School Students to Unveil Little Libraries Districtwide
MADERA, CA. — Madera South High School (MSHS) Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students are taking the initiative to add Little Libraries to elementary schools across Madera Unified. The first Little Library will be unveiled this Thursday at Alpha Elementary School. These Little Libraries are an excellent resource for young readers to…… MORE
Consumer Food Spending Increases
U.S. consumers spent an average of 11.3% of their disposable personal income on food in 2022, a level not observed since the 1980s, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service. Disposable personal income is the amount of money consumers have left to spend or save after paying taxes. Consumers spent 5.62% of their incomes on food…… MORE
California Aims To Introduce More Anglers To Native Warm-water Tolerant Sunfish As Planet Heats Up
SAN DIEGO (AP) — California’s only native sunfish, the Sacramento perch, survived catastrophic floods in the 1860s and was so abundant that it was a regular staple in San Francisco’s markets before invasive species decimated its population. Today it is relegated to mostly isolated lakes, reservoirs and ponds with few predators. But as the planet…… MORE
Over 50 Arrested In Weekend Organized Retail Crime Operation
(KMJ) — The California Highway Patrol says 51 people were arrested during a weekend blitz focusing on organized retail crime. The 3-day operation was conducted by CHP’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted Friday through Sunday in Fresno and Kern Counties. The 51 suspects face various violations including organized retail crime, shoplifting, grand theft, petty…… MORE
Merced Officer Faces Multiple Felony Charges, Including Kidnapping, Second Degree Robbery
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ) — A Merced police officer is facing a list of felony charges. Jacob Paynter appeared in court on Monday, accused of kidnapping, second-degree robbery, assault by a public officer, false imprisonment, filing a false report, and petty theft. The charges stem from events on or around November 24 in Merced. A grand…… MORE
