Students from Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Missouri were elected by National FFA Delegates to serve as 2020-21 National FFA Officers. According to a Future Farmers of America online announcement, these members were selected from 38 candidates vying for the honor. Candidates take part in an extensive online interview process with the National FFA…… MORE
Consumers Are Stocking Again
Americans are again stocking up the pantry over supply chain, coronavirus and political unrest fears. In a report from industry publication Progressive Grocer, research shows more than half of Americans say they’re stockpiling groceries or plan to stockpile. The research cites worries about supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 surges and political unrest amid…… MORE
Mariposa County Highway Dedicated to Fallen Firefighter
(Photo courtesy: Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced) (KMJ) – A portion of Highway 140 in Mariposa County is renamed in honor of a firefighter who was killed battling a 2018 wildfire. Wednesday, Cal Fire unveiled the ‘CAL FIRE Firefighter Braden Varney Memorial Highway’ on Highway 140, near its junction with the 49. The 36-year old Cal Fire…… MORE
Chancellor Appoints Interim President of California State University, Fresno
California State University (CSU) Chancellor Timothy P. White has appointed Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Ph.D., to serve as interim president of California State University, Fresno. Jiménez-Sandoval currently serves as Fresno State’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. Jiménez-Sandoval will assume the leadership of the university on January 4, 2021 with the departure of current Fresno State president Dr.…… MORE
California Pumpkin Production Value Tops Nation
Pumpkins are one of the most famous symbols of fall, and the Department of Agriculture is highlighting the top ten pumpkin producing states. Just in time before Halloween, in a report by the Economic Research Service, USDA notes production is widely dispersed throughout the United States, with all States producing some pumpkins. However, about…… MORE
Marco Antonio Barrera
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Marco Antonio Barrera of Fresno. A judge has issued an arrest warrant for a probation violation related to his charge of domestic violence. The girlfriend of Marco Barrera knocked on the door of their restroom at home. She told Barrera, who was inside,…… MORE
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Grow
Organic fresh produce in the third quarter of 2020 saw a continuation of trends established in March of this year, with elevated sales across the entire category. A report by the Organic Produce Network shows fresh produce sales topped $2.2 billion for the quarter and accounted for 12% of all produce sales, compared to…… MORE
Fresno County Library Branches To Serve As Voting Centers
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Public Library will open seven of its branches to serve as in-person voting centers for the 2020 election. These voting centers will open on Saturday, October 31st through Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. They will be open to voters who need assistance, want to vote on an accessible tablet, need to…… MORE
“Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” Returns
The holidays may look a little different in 2020. However, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Beef Checkoff want one thing to remain the same, and that’s beef. “Beef. It’s What’s for Holiday Dinner.” For the first time since 2003, the iconic “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” brand will be on television. It…… MORE
Thousands Without Power in Largest PG&E Safety Shutoff of 2020
(KMJ) – More than 1 million people are now without power during what Pacific Gas and Electric says could be the strongest wind event in California this year. As many as 361,000 of its customers in 36 counties are expected to be affected by planned outages in northern California and another 71,000 could be affected in…… MORE
