VISALIA, CA (KMJ) — A three-year-old girl died Thursday evening after Visalia Police said she was left in a hot car, in temperatures around 100 degrees for 2.5-to-3 hours. Officers said they were called to a neighborhood on W. Perez Ave., near Ferguson Ave. and Court St. just before 6:00 p.m. Thursday for a…… MORE
Farm Bureau Raises Concerns About Southern Border Crisis
The American Farm Bureau Federation joined all 50 state Farm Bureaus in a sent a letter sent to the Biden Administration regarding the country’s southern border. They’re asking the White House to address the surge of undocumented immigrants entering the United States. The increase in illegal immigration is severely impacting farm and ranch families,…… MORE
Reward Increases for Tips Leading to Arrest of FAX Bus Assault Suspect
(KMJ) – A donation from the friend of the man assaulted on a FAX bus adds to the reward for tips leading to the arrest of his attacker. Central Valley Crime stoppers released this following information Wednesday: On April 6, 2021, 38-year-old suspect Andrew Garcia assaulted the dependent adult victim on FAX bus #1720 at…… MORE
Even Vaccinated California Workers May Have to Keep Masks On
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Bill to Help Human Trafficking Survivors Clear Criminal Records Approved on Assembly Floor
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A bill to help human trafficking survivors clear their criminal records faster is unanimously approved today on the assembly floor. Assemblyman Jim Patterson said the bill will to make it faster and easier for trafficking survivors to clear their record of nonviolent offences Patterson said AB 262 will prevent a…… MORE
Man Found Guilty of 50+ Counts of Sexual Abuse of 4 Children
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) — A 49-year-old Paso Robles man faces a sentence of more than 300 years to life after he was convicted of multiple sex crimes against children. Jason Robert Porter was found guilty of 16 felony counts, including multiple sex crimes on four child victims and possession of child…… MORE
Ag Economy Barometer Tumbles
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer tumbled significantly in May, dropping 20 points to an index reading of 158. It marks the lowest point for the survey since September of 2020. Producers were less optimistic about both the current conditions and the future of the agricultural economy. The potential for changing tax rules…… MORE
Murder Charges Now Filed in Deadly Fresno Police Chase
(KMJ) – The Fresno County District Attorney has officially filed murder charges against a known gang member who reportedly killed a Fresno City College student after he struck her vehicle in Downtown Fresno while being chased by Valley law enforcement. Here is the statement released Tuesday by D.A. Lisa Smittcamp: Marc Cain Rodriguez, 31,…… MORE
