Growing popularity of wine in the U.S. has contributed to an increase in wine imports, from 127 million gallons in fiscal year 2000 to 456 million gallons in 2021, reaching nearly $7.5 billion in value. USDA’s Economic Research Service reports most wine imports come from the European Union, accounting for 75% of the total value…… MORE
Texas Governor: 15 Killed in School Shooting; Gunman Dead
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunan opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing 14 children and a teacher and wounding others, Gov. Greg Abbott said, and the gunman was dead. It was the deadliest shooting at a U.S. grade school since the shocking attack at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, almost…… MORE
Monkeypox Case Reported in Sacramento County
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Sacramento County public health officials are investigating a “likely” case of monkeypox virus related to travel in Europe, officials announced Tuesday morning. If confirmed, this would be California’s first monkeypox case. A health provider alerted the county about the suspected case on May 21 and on Monday local health officials got…… MORE
California parents could soon sue for social media addiction
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok for up to $25,000 per violation under a bill that passed the state Assembly on Monday. The bill defines “addiction” as kids under 18…… MORE
$1.6 million Powerball Ticket Bought In Sacramento To Expire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KMJ) — California Lottery officials said someone hit all the winning numbers on a Powerball ticket in Sacramento on November 27, 2021. As of Tuesday, May 24, 2022 the ticket had not been claimed. Officials said if no one claimed the winning ticket by Thursday, May 26, 2022, the ticket would expire, and…… MORE
Clovis Police Dept. Releases Results of Motorcycle Safety Month Enforcement
(City of Clovis) – Over the weekend, two traffic officers completed special enforcement for Motorcycle Safety Month. Both cars and motorcycles were stopped who violated motorcycle-related safety violations. Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern. During one stop near Shepherd/Temperance, someone riding an off-road dirt bike was stopped after our traffic officer noticed them…… MORE
Tioga-Sequoia, Fresno Grizzlies & Fresno Rap Legend Fashawn Release New Beer: Grizzly City Ale
Fresno, CA – In a press conference this afternoon, Tioga-Sequoia and Fashawn joined the Fresno Grizzlies in unveiling the first-ever Grizzlies-themed beer, Grizzly City Ale. The beer’s name draws inspiration from the nickname first coined by Fresno Rap Legend, Fashawn, for his hometown. “The name ‘Grizzly City’ was inspired not only by the Fresno Grizzlies…… MORE
Newson: Californians Could See Mandatory Water Cuts Amid Drought
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don’t use less on their own as the drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach. Newsom raised that possibility in a meeting with representatives from major water agencies, including those that supply Los Angeles, San Diego…… MORE
Farm Tech Open to Hacker Attacks
Experts say it’s important to realize that modern farm technology is vulnerable to attacks by hackers, which could leave the supply chain exposed to further risk. The University of Cambridge issued a report noting that automatic crop sprayers, drones, and robotic harvesters are susceptible to an attack. BBC says both the United Kingdom’s government and…… MORE
Standoff Suspect Arrested After Falling Though Fresno Store Ceiling
(KMJ) – The suspect who held up multiple agencies including SWAT since Thursday at a Save Mart grocery store in Northeast Fresno is arrested after falling from the store’s ceiling. Fresno Police responded again to the Save Mart on First and Nees Avenues Saturday around 2 p.m. after a call came in about a man…… MORE
