FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — Two men have been arrested following a traffic stop where deputies found several fire extinguishers filled with fentanyl pills in Firebaugh. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says Brian Rangel, 21, of Everett, Wash., and Martin Velazquez, 29, of Lynnwood, Wash., were pulled over for a traffic violation on Monday near…… MORE
Biden Signs Massive Climate and Health Care Legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday, delivering what he has called the “final piece” of his pared-down domestic agenda, as he aims to boost his party’s standing with voters less than three months before the midterm elections. The legislation includes the most…… MORE
DA Files Charges Against Woman Accused Of Shooting at Fresno Officers
(KMJ) – The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges against Mariah Lyn Spate of Fresno in connection an Officer-Involved Shooting in Northwest Fresno. On August 11th, 2022, Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies initially were going to evict the suspect, 30-year-old Mariah Spate, before learning she had a felony warrant for assault with a firearm.…… MORE
US: Drought-Stricken States To Get Less From Colorado River
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. officials announced Tuesday that two U.S. states reliant on water from the Colorado River will face more water cuts as they endure extreme drought. The move affecting Arizona and Nevada came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, will plummet even further than they have.…… MORE
Woman Arrested, Accused Of Hijacking Public Bus In Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — A woman now sits in jail after police say she hijacked a public bus loaded with passengers in Visalia. Officials say 56-year-old Annette Rocha was on the bus near the 500 block of N. Court on Tuesday when she began to attack a man and attempted to take his cell phone.…… MORE
Drugs Valuing Over $1M Seized During Traffic Stop In Delano
DELANO, Calif.(KMJ) — Two men have been arrested after police seized over $1M worth of suspected meth in Delano. The CHP and the Delano Police Department conducted an investigation that led them to carry out two traffic stops. The two stops led to the arrest of 36-year-old Miguel Somera and 32-year-old Miguel Quiroz. They were…… MORE
Kingsburg Fire Department Trains For Confined Space Rescuing
(KMJ) — The Kingsburg Fire Department is making sure its team is able to rescue people from all sorts of situations. Three firefighters have now finished up their Confined Space Rescue training. “This California State Fire Training course is one of many technical rescue courses required of our members who wish to be qualified as…… MORE
USDA Climate-Smart Agriculture Grant Program
The Department of Agriculture is making a $15 million investment for the Conservation Innovation Grants Classic program. Through the program, grantees work to address water and air issues, along with soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while supporting agricultural production. This year’s funding priorities are climate-smart agriculture, addressing invasive species and conservation in urban…… MORE
Congress OKs Dems’ Climate, Health Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Congress gave final approval Friday to Democrats’ flagship climate and health care bill, handing President Joe Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph on coveted priorities that the party hopes will bolster their prospects for keeping their hold on Congress in November’s elections. The House used a party-line 220-207 vote to pass the…… MORE
Farm Equipment Sales Rise and Fall
U.S. and Canadian ag tractor monthly unit sales in July 2022 fell, while combine sales grew in the U.S., according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 21% for the month of July compared to 2021, while combine sales for the month grew 9.2% to 715…… MORE
