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
Fresno Unified Starts 2023-2024 School Year
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Unified school year has started even as a strike looms. Superintendent Bob Nelson speaking to KMJ says if teachers strike this fall, he plans to keep schools open, including paying substitutes $500 dollars a day if necessary. There are free meals for all children ages one to 18, and…… MORE
UPDATE: Hiker, 76, Missing In Sequoia National Park is FOUND
UPDATE: The Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks announced Monday that missing hiker Bill Roberts has been located in Sequoia National Park. Roberts is in good health and is being reunited with his family. ORIGINAL STORY: (KMJ) — The National Park Service is turning to the community for help Sunday after a 76-year-old hiker has…… MORE
Wanted: Man Hits Woman During Argument In Northwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno Police Department is investigating an assault that took place Sunday afternoon. According to police, officers were called around 12:30 p.m. regarding a report of an assault near West Grantland. There, officers learned that a man and woman had been arguing and the man hit the woman. Officers say the…… MORE
Tulare County Sheriff’s Swiftwater Team Recovers Man’s Body From Tule River
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Swiftwater Team has recovered the body of a Springville Man from the Tule River. The victim was 38-year-old William Moore. The Springville man went missing in the Tule River on May 13th. He was recovered Friday near Upper Globe Drive in Springville by the Swiftwater…… MORE
Central California SPCA’s “Clear The Shelter” Adoption Event
FRESNO, CA – CCSPCA has joined the ninth annual Clear the Shelters™ 2023 pet adoption campaign taking place the entire month of August. This national, month-long movement aims to find fur-ever homes for as many pets as possible. To celebrate, CCSPCA will drop the cost of adoption for certain types of animals at the shelter…… MORE
