OAKLAND, Calif.—With hot temperatures and high energy demand across California, the state’s power grid operator is asking residents statewide to voluntarily conserve electricity this afternoon and evening when the grid is most stressed due to higher demand and when energy supplies are tighter. The Flex Alert, called by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), will be…… MORE
USDA Releases Updated Trade Projections
The Department of Agriculture just updated trade projections for the remainder of fiscal year 2022 and the first projections for fiscal year 2023. The outlook follows the federal fiscal year, which begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. Agriculture exports for 2023 are projected at $193.5 billion, with imports at $197 billion. The…… MORE
Cal Farmworker Drought Bill Passes Senate
State Senator Melissa Hurtado’s bill SB 1066, the Farmworker’s Drought Resilience Pilot Project, passes the Senate Floor and is now headed to the Governor. In a news release Senator Hurtado says “as California continues to struggle through another year of drought, many farms and farmworkers are being hurt in ways we have not seen before.”…… MORE
AirPods Help Track Down Two Men Accused Of Armed Robbery In Sanger
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ) — A pair of Apple AirPods helped detectives track down two men suspected of armed robbery in Sanger. Police responded to a call at 10th and K St. on Friday where a 14-year-old that was threatened with a gun and robbed. Detectives learned Fabian Arzate and Gustavo Cruz took a gold chain…… MORE
Man Convicted Of Attempted Murder After Setting Fire To Ex-girlfriend’s Home In Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — A Visalia man was convicted of attempted murder and arson charges after a jury found him guilty of setting fire to his ex-girlfriend’s home in 2021. The jury found 37-year-old Mark Martin guilty of 4 counts of attempted murder and one count of arson on Wednesday. Martin broke into the garage…… MORE
Cal/OHSA Reminds Employers To Protect Outdoor Workers Ahead Of Dangerous Temperatures
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Valley temperatures are expected to soar across the San Joaquin Valley an excessive heat watch remains in place beginning Wednesday. Forecasters warning of dangerous temperatures expected to exceed beyond 110 degrees. The state’s most recent heat wave prompting the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of California to protect outdoor workers…… MORE
Republican Leaders Send Letter To Gov. Newsom Over Drilling Restrictions
(KMJ) – Congressman David Valadao calls on Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop restricting energy production in the Central Valley. Valadao’s Office sent the following news release on Monday: WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21), Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), and Congresswoman Connie Conway (CA-22) sent a letter to Governor Newsom regarding the recent settlement between the State…… MORE
Truck Hauling Tomatoes Crashes, Spills Load Across Highway
VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A truck hauling a load of tomatoes crashed Monday into the center divider of a Northern California highway, spilling its load across several lanes of traffic that remained closed for hours, authorities said. The truck was one of three vehicles that collided on the westbound lanes of Highway 80 just after…… MORE
3 Wanted Following Armed Robbery At Liquor Store In Merced
MERCED, Calif. (KMKJ) — Police are searching for three suspects they say held up a liquor store in Merced Sunday night. The Merced Police Department received the call just after 11:30 p.m. about an armed robbery at the store located at 1230 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., near Hwy. 99. The three men described as…… MORE
Fresno Co. Pathologist Dies After Losing Control And Falling 200 Feet Down Mountainside
AUBERRY, Calif. — Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own after its Chief Forensic Pathologist died in a collision on Highway 168 on Saturday. Deputies responded to a collision around 10:00 a.m. Saturday near Highway 168 and Beal Fire Road in Auberry. The stretch of road is known as…… MORE
