USDA’s Risk Management Agency is extending crop insurance flexibilities for producers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, relief provided for electronic notifications and signatures is extended through July 15th. Organic certification, replant self-certification and assignment of indemnity are extended through June 30th. RMA is also allowing Approved Insurance Providers further flexibilities for production reporting, submitting…… MORE
Deputies Search for Car Used In Fresno County Shooting & Robbery
(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for the vehicle reportedly used in a December 31st armed robbery. Around 4 p.m. on that date, Deputies say a suspect got out of a mid-2000s model Dodge Charger shot a 32-year-old farm labor supervisor in the hands and…… MORE
Dr. Saul Jimenez-Sandoval Takes Over As Interim President at CSU, Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval began his term on Jan. 4, 2021, as interim president at California State University, Fresno. He succeeds President Joseph I. Castro, who became chancellor of the 23-campus California State University system. Jiménez-Sandoval has been a Fresno State professor and administrator for 20 years. He most recently…… MORE
Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to Rep. Nunes
White House press release: On Monday, President Donald J. Trump will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Devin Nunes. This prestigious award is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, which is awarded by the President to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world…… MORE
U.S. Raising Tariffs on Certain European Imports
The U.S. government says it will raise tariffs on certain products coming into the country from the European Union. Reuters says those products include wines from France and Germany, as well as aircraft components. It’s the latest move in a longtime battle between Washington and Brussels over aircraft subsidies. The Office of the U.S.…… MORE
Most prolific serial killer in US history, Sam Little, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, with nearly 60 confirmed victims, died Wednesday in California. He was 80. Samuel Little, who had diabetes, heart trouble and other ailments, died at a California hospital, according to the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He was…… MORE
More Contagious Variant of COVID-19 Hits California
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been found in California, where state health officials are warning people to avoid New Year’s Eve gatherings. They say people could face the threat that hospitals will be overwhelmed by a third virus surge within weeks. A 30-year-old San Diego County man was…… MORE
China Misses Trade Buying Deadline
China is a long way from meeting the commitments in its trade deal with the U.S. Farm Progress.com says the latest data shows the Southeast Asian nation has imported just over half the goods it promised to buy from America in the Phase One Trade Agreement. Over the first 11 months of the year,…… MORE
Crime Stoppers Tips Help Nab Fresno Robbery Suspect
(Photo courtesy: Fresno Police Department) (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department says tips made to Valley Crime Stoppers helped investigators nab a commercial robbery suspect. Around 12:30 a.m. December 3rd, Investigator say 32-year old Gabriel Guzman walked into the Johnny Quick at Spruce and Herndon in the Northwestern part of the city and acted like…… MORE
Newsom Unveils Plan to Reopen In-Person Schools
Press Release from Gov. Newsom’s office Governor Newsom Unveils California’s Safe Schools for All Plan Governor outlines framework to continue and expand safe in-person instruction in early spring, including a $2 billion early action proposal to support school safety measures Governor’s plan is built on four pillars: Funding to Support Safe Reopening; Safety & Mitigation Measures for Classrooms; Hands-on…… MORE
