COALINGA, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno County Sheriff’s along with Coalinga Police identified 22-year-old Oscar Contreras of Coalinga as the main suspect in a traffic stop in Coalinga that led to an officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon. Officers say he failed to pull over leading them into a chase which then caused him to crash into a…… MORE
Man Wanted For Sex Crimes Against A Minor In Merced
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ)— A man is wanted after police say he sexually assaulted a minor in Merced. Police received a report about 35-year-old Rene Martinez on Oct. 1. An arrest warrant has been issued for Martinez. Anyone who knows where he is hiding is asked to call the police department at (209) 388-7773. He is…… MORE
Labor Department Tightens H-2A Rules
The U.S. Department of Labor issued new rules for hiring H-2A workers that tighten housing and food standards. Industry Update Dot Com also says the new rules clarify that farm associations can be held liable for violations by individual farmers. The new rules canceled a series of broader changes proposed by the Trump administration, some…… MORE
Paid Election Workers Needed in Fresno County For Nov. Election
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters needs Paid Election Workers for the November 2022 General Election. Election Workers receive paid training and then work for a minimum of five days in November, providing needed assistance to Fresno County voters at Vote Centers throughout the County. Positions are available in all Fresno…… MORE
Los Angeles DEA Makes Largest Meth Bust Ever
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal and local authorities investigating drug trafficking by Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel found more than 3,550 pounds of methamphetamine and 145 pounds of cocaine at a home in Southern California. The bust marked the largest meth seizure in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Los Angeles Division, the DEA said Wednesday. Investigators watching a…… MORE
Farm and Food Workers Relief Help
The Department of Agriculture announced 15 organizations will receive funding through the Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “The grant recipients today will help us provide relief payments to workers across the country who kept food moving to our families during an especially challenging time.” The program, administered by…… MORE
High School Communications System Triggers False Report of Active Shooter in Madera
MERCED, CA (KMJ) – A communications system at a high school in Madera triggers a false report of an active shooter. Around 12:30 Wednesday, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Liberty High School regarding a possible active shooter. The school was placed on a lock down as protocol after an automated PA…… MORE
Dairy Consumption Is Rising
The USDA’s annual report on per-capita dairy consumption saw a rise in domestic dairy demand. The level of demand rose from 655 pounds per person in 2020 to 667 pounds per person last year. That’s a total not seen since 1960, when it was 659 pounds, and is approaching 1959’s consumer total of 672 pounds.…… MORE
Person of Interest in Custody But Merced County Family Still Missing
(KMJ) – The Merced County Sheriff’s Office says it now has a person of interest in custody in this week’s kidnapping of four family members, including an eight-month old girl. But, those believed kidnapped are still missing. Here are the details, as released by the Sheriff’s Office: On October 4, 2022, in the morning hours,…… MORE
Fresno State Celebrates Lynda & Stewart Resnick Student Union with Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting
(KMJ) – Fresno State officially opened the new, state-of-the-art Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union on Tuesday. University leadership, donors and students commemorated the new interdisciplinary hub designed to foster collaboration and connection amongst campus community. The building is located in the heart of campus, between the Kennel Bookstore, Speech Arts and Music buildings and the University…… MORE
