New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows what California organic strawberry growers have known for years, their crop brings higher prices compared to conventional strawberries. In the United States, grower prices for fresh organic strawberries move in tandem with conventional strawberry prices throughout the year while also typically running 40 to 50% higher than…… MORE
Calif. Schools Chief Launches Bid for Governor
(KMJ) California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction wants a bigger office. Tony Thurmond kicked off his bid for the governor on Tuesday. His campaign said focused on his life story and overcoming adversity: “being without his parents from a young age, growing up in poverty, working his way through school, becoming a social worker and eventually…… MORE
Ex-Marine Sentenced in Murder of Madera Girl
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A former marine who pleaded guilty to the murder of a teenage girl in Madera County has been sentenced. Codi Slayton will serve the next 15 years in prison. He will also be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. He was accused of…… MORE
Californian’s Join USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission to Chile
A U.S. agribusiness delegation arrived in Santiago, Chile led by USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. The delegation includes representatives from the U.S. food and agriculture sectors. Among the those taking part, America Dairy Inc in Fresno which is a food and beverage manufacturer and distribution business. Taylor says, “Customers in…… MORE
KMJ and ABC30 Announce News Partnership
Newstalk 580, 105.9 KMJ and local television news leader ABC30 launched a new content partnership on Tuesday’s edition of KMJ’s Morning News. “This is an exciting day at KMJ. Teaming up with ABC30 is a major step forward in our coverage of Valley issues and breaking news for radio listeners”, said KMJ Program Director Blake…… MORE
Bulldogs Win Big, Crack National Rankings
After a dominant 53-10 victory Saturday night over an outmatched Kent State team, Fresno State finds itself back in the national rankings at #25. The Bulldogs are 4-0 and have won 13 consecutive games dating back to last season. It’s the second longest winning streak in the country, trailing only reigning national champion Georgia. Fresno…… MORE
Report: Officials Dragged Feet Investigating Reedley Biolab
Who knew what and when did they know it? More questions are coming to the surface following a report by Fox News concerning the China-lined biolab in Reedley, CA. According to a new review of hundreds of internal emails, documents and photos via a public records request with the city of Fresno showed… Read entire…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Defends CARE Court “How Dare We?”
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat down for an extended interview with 60 Minutes on Sunday. He was asked about his controversial plan to turn to CARE Court to assist in dealing with the homelessness / mental health crisis ravaging much of the Golden State. Click the link below to watch: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/care-court-california-mental-illness-courtroom-plan-60-minutes-transcript/… MORE
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in So Cal
An insect carrying the bacteria that causes the HLB disease, also known as citrus greening has been found on a residential citrus tree in Ventura County, according to the California Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program. This is the first detection of an Asian citrus psyllid with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) in that county. The HLB disease a tree…… MORE
FDSA President Charged with Battery, Zanoni Responds
(KMJ Fresno) Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Schmidt is facing a charge of misdemeanor battery. Schmidt, who also serves as the President of the Fresno Deputy Sheriff’s Association, is accused in an incident that occurred last February. However, details of the alleged incident remain sealed. The Tulare County DA’s office is handling the case due…… MORE
