SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gun makers and dealers in California will be required to block firearms sales to anyone they have “reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk” of using a gun illegally or of harming themselves or others, under a new law that Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he had signed. It’s…… MORE
Skimmer Device Found On Bank ATM In Porterville
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ) — Porterville Police are warning people to keep an eye on their financial statements after a skimming device, or skimmer, was found in the card slot of a bank’s ATM machine. The department announced the discovery, but did not release the name of the bank or location. The device can be hard…… MORE
Fresno Co Sheriff’s Deputies Rescue Stranded Dirt Bike Rider And Recover His Motorcycle
(KMJ) — A double duty operation for the Fresno County Sheriff’s rescue team. Sunday night the Eagle One helicopter rescued a stranded dirt bike rider in the high country. A day later deputies recovered his abandoned motorcycle. Monday afternoon Doug Lyman of Clovis was reunited with his motorcycle. Two deputies handed it over. On Sunday…… MORE
Dairy Industry Offers Input at Farm Bill Listening Session
Dairy producers from several National Milk Producers Federation cooperatives urge Congress to create greater opportunities as they write the next farm bill. The dairy farmers are looking for opportunities to promote environmental stewardship, promote exports, and want Congress to craft farm bill programs that aid dairy farmers of all sizes in all regions. Melvin Medeiros…… MORE
Yosemite National Park Still Open as Crews Battle Washburn Fire
(KMJ) – Nearly 600 fire personnel now battle the Washburn Fire as it burns within the boundaries of Yosemite National Park. The fire now covers more than 3,200 acres and is 22% contained. Here are the latest details on this fire: The Washburn Fire was reported in the afternoon of July 7th, near the Washburn…… MORE
Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating $44B Twitter Buyout Deal
UPDATE: The chair of Twitter’s board, Bret Taylor, tweeted that the board plans to sue Elon Musk to complete the $44 billion merger he just rejected and that Twitter is “confident” it will prevail. (AP) – Elon Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapse — after the Tesla…… MORE
Man Wanted For Robbery At 7-eleven In Merced
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ) — The Merced Police Department is looking for a man that they say robbed a 7-Eleven convenience store in Merced. Police responded to a robbery Friday morning around 4:30 a.m. at the 7-Eleven on Carmel Road and East Gerard Road in Merced. When they arrived, the clerk told them that a man…… MORE
Bear Spotted Taking Dip In Kiddie Pool Near Oakhurst
(KMJ) — A bear was spotted taking a relaxing dip in a kiddie pool at someone’s house just above Oakhurst. Viewer Gayle Proffitt sent in this image of a bear using her kiddy pool to cool off and relax. She said the bear uses her pool regularly, and that it stayed in the pool for…… MORE
Cal Ag Needs In A New Farm Bill
Valley congressman Jim Costa led a Farm Bill listening session held at Fresno State on Thursday. According to Costa’s office, the purpose of the listening session was to gather input from farmers and consumers as lawmakers prepare to craft the upcoming Farm Bill. Costa said in a prepared statement that “The Farm Bill provides critical support…… MORE
Blaming The Supply Chain for Inflation
Consumers are shifting the blame for inflation from the pandemic to supply chain issues, according to a recent poll by the Consumer Brands Association. The poll also showed that most Americans say inflation is hitting their household budgets and that tackling supply chain problems will positively affect inflation. The poll of 1,000 adults in mid-June…… MORE
