Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh is announcing the establishment of a $400 million Dairy Donation Program. The program aims to facilitate timely dairy product donations while reducing food waste. The establishment of DDP is part of the $6 billion pandemic assistance USDA announced in March and follows last week’s announcement of the…… MORE
Welcome Home Event Set for Valley Olympian Jenna Prandini
(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (KMJ) – Tokyo Summer Olympic Games silver medalist Jenna Prandini will be officially welcomed home to the city of Clovis. On Friday, August 27th, the track star will be celebrated during Clovis High’s football game against Bakersfield. Here are the details, as released by the Clovis Unified School District:…… MORE
USDA Updates CFAP 2.0
The Department of Agriculture announced Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, or CFAP 2, funds for contract livestock producers and specialty crop growers. CFAP 2 assists producers who faced market disruptions in 2020 due to COVID-19. USDA announced $1 billion is available through the program to contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry for revenue…… MORE
Fresno County DA Investigator Dies in Solo Vehicle Accident
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County DA Investigator has died in a a solo vehicle accident on Tuesday. On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Fresno County District Attorney Investigator, Michael Rossi, a 22-year law enforcement veteran, passed away at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno. The 49-year-old began his law enforcement career in October…… MORE
Man Re-Arrested Right After Being Released From County Jail
COALINGA, CA (KMJ) — A man who had just been released from the Fresno County Jail e ended up right back behind bars after being accused of breaking a window at a Tropicana Supermarket in Coalinga. On August 24 around 7:45 a.m. officers arrived at the Tropicana at 555 E. Elm on a call of a…… MORE
Elementary School in Winton Locked Down After Deadly Shooting Nearby
WINTON, CA (KMJ) — Detectives with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a homicide in Winton Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were called to the area just before 1:00 p.m. for the report of a shooting. When they got there they found one person dead and another wounded. That person was airlifted to…… MORE
Fresno Police Arrest Double Homicide Suspect
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Matthew Pless was already behind bars in Fresno County Jail after a recent arrest when he was charged Monday with two murders and attempted murder. Homicide detectives say the 23 year old suspect shot two victims to death and wounded a third at a birthday party on January 31, 2021. The Southeast Policing…… MORE
Suspect Arrested Following Shooting In Mariposa
(Photo courtesy: Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office says it has made an arrest following a shooting Monday. Deputies say a yet-to-be identified male victim was shot behind The Pizza Factory on 5th Street in Mariposa. The man was taken to a Valley hospital for treatment, but his condition…… MORE
Missing Auberry Woman Found Deceased – Investigation Ongoing
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 27-year-old Auberry woman has been identified as the woman found deceased on a piece of private property along the 37000 block of Auberry Mission Road. On the night of August 21st, family and friends of Bessie Walker who had formed a search party, contacted the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. They said they…… MORE
Visalia Man Convicted of 64 Counts of Child Molestation
VISALIA, CA (KMJ) A Visalia man has been convicted of dozens of counts of child molestation. A Tulare County jury returned the verdicts Friday against Armando Kassaz. The 64 year old was convicted of 64 counts of lewd act upon a child under the age of 14. The jury also found that Kassaz had substantial…… MORE
