DeChambeau Dominates, Wins US Open

[vemba-video id=”sports/2020/09/21/us-open-bryson-dechambeau-interview-spt-atl.cnn”] (KMJ) Clovis East alum Bryson DeChambeau dominated the field Sunday to snag his first major title, the 120th US Open. DeChambeau, 27, played masterfully at the difficult Winged Foot.course finishing at -6.  No other player was under par. Mathew Wolff finished second at even par. DeChambeau is the third person in history to…MORE

Fresno State’s President: University Has a Plan to Begin Returning Student-Athletes to Campus

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State wants to see student athletes return to campus. Fresno State President Joseph Castro announced Friday that the university has a plan to begin returning student-athletes to campus. In a statement, President Castro said: “Fresno State, with guidance from medical experts, has developed a bold and creative plan to…MORE

Man Attacks Another With Ceremonial Knife In Fight Over Parking at Santa Nella Truck Stop: Merced County Sheriff

  MERCED COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A suspect is arrested Friday morning for attempted homicide after an argument over parking at truck stop in Merced County. Around 9:00 am, Merced County Sheriff’s Deputies were called out on a report of a stabbing at the Petro 2 Truck Stop on Gonzaga Road in Santa Nella. Deputies…MORE

Tulare County Sheriff Issues Mandatory Evacuation Order for Silver City, Mineral King, Effective Immediately, Due to SQF Fire

http:// Update 1:35 p.m. Friday: The Tulare County Sheriff has issued a mandatory evacuation order for Silver City and Mineral King, effective immediately, due to the Sequoia Complex Fire. Mandatory evacuation means an immediate threat to life safety and property; all residents must evacuate the area. The temporary evacuation points are at the Exeter Memorial…MORE

More Help for Cal Almond And Other Growers

According to the USDA, President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced up to an additional $14 billion dollars for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will begin September 21st and run through December 11, 2020.…MORE

Firefighter Killed Battling Blaze Sparked by Gender Reveal Party

(Photo courtesy: San Bernardino National Forest) (KMJ) –  A firefighter has died battling a wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest that officials say was sparked by a device used to reveal a baby’s gender. The Forest Service says the death occurred Thursday as crews battled the El Dorado Fire. Cal Fire says this blaze was sparked…MORE

Valley Farmworker Help

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing on its website that the counties of Kings, Riverside and Tulare will participate in Housing for the Harvest. This program provide temporary hotel housing options for farm and food processing employees to self-isolate if they are COVID-19 positive and do not require hospitalization, or have been…MORE

Yosemite National Park Closed Due to Hazardous Air Quality

  Yosemite National Park announced Thursday that the park would close to all visitors and vehicle access due to thick smoke from the many wildfires burning throughout the state. The smoke has caused hazardous air quality throughout the park and beyond. All park entrance stations and roads were closing beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.…MORE

Fresno Officials, CA Restaurant Association Send Letter to Governor Newsom Urging State to Allow Safe, Indoor Dining

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announces he and other officials have sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, urging the State to allow limited, safe indoor dining in Fresno County. During a press conference held at Fresno City Hall on Thursday, Mayor Brand, along with Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes,…MORE