FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Premier Valley Bank has donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross of the Central Valley in support of those affected by the Creek Fire. According to a news release the contribution from the Fresno-based bank will help fund temporary housing, supplies, and other resources for displaced families across the impacted communities. “We are proud to…… MORE
SLO County Deputy Wounded, “White Supremacist” Gang Member Shot, Killed
TEMPLETON, CA (KMJ) – The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office responded to an officer-involved shooting on Thursday. The shooting was reported around 10:40 a.m. near Templeton Cemetery Road in Templeton. Templeton is between Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo on Highway 101. A sheriff’s deputy was driving on the 3400 block of Theater…… MORE
Endangered Species Act Hearing
A Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing focused on efforts to modernize the Endangered Species Act. The Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2020 reauthorizes the ESA for the first time since 1992. Florida rancher Liesa Priddy says the legislation, “will be better for ranchers, better for states, better for the federal authorities,…… MORE
Forest Service Mobilizes Mexico Fire Crews to Help Fight California Wildfires
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has announced that 100 wildland firefighters from across Mexico will be coming to help with suppression efforts in California. After a welcome ceremony on Wednesday afternoon, the firefighters will receive some training before they are deployed to help battle the Castle Fire within the Sequoia Complex (SQFComplex). The SQF…… MORE
Fresno County Launches Recovery Website in Response to Creek Fire
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The County of Fresno announces on Wednesday the launch of their website, in an effort to help connect those wishing to support and donate to those impacted by the Creek Fire. The County has built out a website to help match donors with various local donation opportunities: https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/resources/creek-fire-donations Fresno…… MORE
Fresno State Prez. Castro Tapped to be CSU Chancellor
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Joseph I. Castro, Ph.D., to serve as the eighth chancellor of the California State University. Castro has served as the eighth president of California State University, Fresno since 2013. He is the first California native and first Mexican American to be appointed to oversee the 23-campus…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Orders End to Sales of Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035
[vemba-video id=”2b52e50931976efdb35453e96c43fa9″] California will halt sales of new gasoline-powered passenger cars and trucks by 2035, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, a move he says will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% in the nation’s most populous state. The proposed rule would not ban people from owning gas-powered cars or selling them on the used car…… MORE
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Campaign
American cotton growers now can join the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a new standard for verifying the sustainability progress of U.S. cotton. As consumers continue to demand eco-friendly products, enrolling in the Trust Protocol will help growers ensure markets for their cotton by verifiably demonstrating the sustainability record of American cotton in the global…… MORE
Dozens of Valley Elementary Schools Granted Return to In-Person Classes
(KMJ) – The Department of Public Health releases a list of more than 600 California schools that have been granted a waiver to return to in-person classes. And that list includes 25 elementary school across the Central Valley. But, the State has yet to say when all of these schools can allow the return of students…… MORE
USDA Seeks Pasture Insurance Program
The Department of Agriculture seeks public comments on recommended improvements to the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program by November 5th. USDA’s Risk Management Agency contracted for an independent evaluation of the program to determine its effectiveness as a risk management tool for livestock producers. RMA Administrator Martin Barbre says, “We want…… MORE
