The Ag Economy Barometer rose in March to 177, the highest reading for the barometer since the record high reading of 184 in October. Organizers say this month’s 12-point rise in the barometer was attributable almost entirely to ag producers’ more optimistic view of the future. Strong ag commodity prices and improved farm financial…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Sets June 15th Target Date for Calif. to ‘Fully Reopen’
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that should the declining COVID-19 trends continue, that June 15th is the target date to “fully re-open” for business. Click to listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern: News release: SACRAMENTO – As California surpasses a major milestone in the fight against COVID — administering…… MORE
Man missing near Huntington Lake
HUNTINGTON LAKE, CA (KMJ) — The Fresno Sheriff’s Office initiated a search and rescue Monday night for an 85-year-old missing man near Huntington Lake. On Tuesday, The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office put out the following information: 84 year old Augusto Zarate was last seen on Monday between 2:00 and 3:00 pm. He has been vacationing in…… MORE
USDA Reopens CFAP2 Enrollment
The Department of Agriculture is reopening the signup window for the CFAP 2, the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. CFAP 2 provides financial assistance that gives producers the ability to absorb increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial CFAP 2 signup ended in December, but USDA has reopened the signup period for…… MORE
Alberto Zamorano Jr.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Alberto Zamorano Jr. of Fresno. A judge has issued a bench warrant for failing to appear in court. He is facing charges of DUI, drug possession and illegal possession of a gun and ammunition. A Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy was on patrol one…… MORE
Fresno County’s Emergency Rent Assistance Begins Accepting Applications
FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) — If you’ve been struggling to pay rent because of the financial impacts of COVID-19, and you live in Fresno County, you could be in for help. Fresno County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program will begin accepting applications starting April 5. The county received approximately $30 million dollars for the program. This is…… MORE
Feed Industry Supports Trade Promotion
The American Feed Industry Association commends Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack for his leadership in asking Congress to renew Trade Promotion Authority legislation. AFIA’s President and CEO Constance Cullman says the animal feed and pet food industries are encouraged by Secretary Vilsack’s recognition of the importance of renewing TPA and is hopeful that the Biden…… MORE
Car Stolen with Service Dog Inside at a Fresno Car Wash
FRESNO , CA (KMJ) – A car is stolen with service dog inside from car wash in Fresno. On Thursday around 6: 00 PM a service dog was taken from a car at Palm Olive Car Wash in the Tower District. The owner says she left her dog inside her car while she sprayed…… MORE
Taking Aim At Prop 12
A total of 20 states filed a brief with the Supreme Court supporting the North American Meat Institute’s petition challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 12 in California. That voter measure passed in 2018 and called The Prevention of Cruelty to Farm Animals Act, imposes new standards for animal housing. “The governments of nearly half…… MORE
Fresno County DA files Murder Charges Against Accused DUI Driver
(KMJ) – A Valley woman now faces a charge of murder following a deadly crash in Selma Tuesday morning. Police say 26-year-old Lizbeth Romero was drunk when she crashed into a parked SUV killing a 28-year-old man that was a passenger in her car. A second female passenger was also injured in the crash that happened…… MORE
