(KMJ) – Valley Republican Tom McClintock introduces a bill in Congress to block the Biden Administration’s proposal to pay thousands of dollars to those separated at the southern border. Here are the details of his newly introduce legislation: Congressman Tom McClintock, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, introduced the Illegal…… MORE
FUSD to Hike Pay for Substitute Teachers
(KMJ) – The Fresno Unified School District strikes a new deal to increase pay for its substitute teachers. Here are the details, as released Wednesday by FUSD: To combat disruptions to the classroom as a result of an ongoing shortage of substitute teachers, Fresno Unified, through a side letter agreement with Fresno Area Substitute Teachers…… MORE
California Launches Robust Vaccination Program for 5-11 Age Group: Gov. Newsom
California has allocated more than 1.2 million vaccines for the 5-11 age group and is setting up 4,000 vaccine sites throughout the state PRESS RELEASE Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office: SACRAMENTO – Following the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup’s review of the federal process and conclusion that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective for children 5…… MORE
2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Comes to Mariposa
PRESS RELEASE: U.S. Forest Service, Sierra National Forest Clovis, CA., November 03, 2021– The holiday season is approaching, and our National Forests of California invite your community to start your celebrations just a little early. A dash of holiday spirit will soon be in a town near you! Every year, the USDA Forest Service selects…… MORE
UPDATE: Fresno Sexual Assault Suspect Found, Police Say He Had Prior Offenses
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police say a man wanted for multiple sexual assaults is now in custody. Police on Wednesday said the man confessed and had prior trouble with the law. In the early hours of October 30, 2021, officers from the Southeast Policing District responded to the Chevron at Chestnut and Butler regarding…… MORE
‘Delta Plus’ Variant Detected in California
U.S. health officials say they’re keeping close watch on a ‘Delta plus’ variant that’s been detected in at least eight states. While the AY.4.2 “sub-lineage” of Delta may spread faster than the original variant, there’s no evidence that it causes more severe illness, and authorities say current vaccines remain effective against it, CBS News reported. Lab tests…… MORE
USDA Provides $1.8 Billion to Offset Market Fluctuations
The Department of Agriculture is in the process of issuing $1.8 billion in payments to agricultural producers. The funds are for farmers enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2020 crop year. The payments provide support to help mitigate fluctuations in either revenue or prices for certain crops. These two…… MORE
Double Shooting Investigation Underway in the South Valley
(KMJ) – Two yet-to-be identified men are now recovering after being wounded during shooting Monday night near Delano. But Deputies have yet to release many details on their conditions or what lead up to this shooting. According to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office: Just before 8:30 p.m Monday Deputies were called to the area of…… MORE
Man Arrested in Hanford for Drug Possession, Driving Under the Influence
HANFORD, CA (KMJ) – A man is arrested in Hanford for drug possession and driving under the influence. On Tuesday, October 26, at 2:24pm, a Kings County Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling in the area of N and R Market located at 11998 South 10th Avenue in Hanford. The Deputy spotted a Toyota Camry in the…… MORE
Reducing US and China Trade Tensions
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke during a recent meeting of the National Chicken Council and discussed the relationship between the U.S. and China. She says her recent interactions with China were intended to bring down the temperature of a trading relationship that’s become heated in recent months. Tai describes the relationship between the two…… MORE
