Farmers were more optimistic in August, as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to a reading of 144, 26 points higher than a month earlier. Organizers say the improvement resulted from improved perceptions regarding current conditions and better expectations for the future. The Index of Current Conditions rose 13 points in August…… MORE
Fresno Yosemite International Airport Begins Major Expansion
(Photo courtesy: Fresno Yosemite International Airport) (KMJ) – Fresno Yosemite International turns dirt to continue its “FATforward” expansion plan. Tuesday, city and Valley lawmakers held a groundbreaking for this multi-year expansion program to improve the customer experience and position the airport and California’s Central Valley for future growth. It clears the way for construction on a…… MORE
Clovis PD Releases Bodycam Video from Deadly Shooting
CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) – The Clovis Police Department has released the 911 tape from Sunday’s officer involved shooting. Six officers were involved in the incident early Sunday morning, when Clovis Police shot and killed 26-year-old Nikolas Frazier. Clovis Police Chief Curt Fleming said dispatch received a 911 call about a man with a rifle…… MORE
Merced County Deputies Search For Suspect In Suspicious Death Investigation
WINTON, CA (KMJ) – The search is on in Merced County for a man who is believed to be connected to the death of a woman. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office considers the death of Tammy Balloue suspicious. Deputies are searching for a 34-year-old man who was with her earlier in the day. On…… MORE
Henry Turpin
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Henry Anthony Turpin of Fresno. Two bench warrants have been issued for several charges, including: Carjacking, auto theft, assault and possession of a deadly weapon while in jail. In April of last year, Fresno HEAT arrested Henry Turpin after an investigation showed he…… MORE
California Challenges Trump NEPA Changes
A group of 27 attorneys generals filed a lawsuit challenging changes to the National Environmental Policy Act. Led by California and Washington, the coalition claims the changes are unlawful and limits public participation in the review process. In the lawsuit, the coalition argues that the final rule abandons informed decision making, public participation and…… MORE
CA Bill Would Criminalize First Responders Taking Unauthorized Photos
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others would make it a misdemeanor for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime. Assemblyman Mike A. Gibpson says Monday the bill sponsored by the Los Angeles County…… MORE
West Nile Virus Prevention
The California Department of Food and Agriculture says that a total of six California horses have tested positive in recent weeks for West Nile Virus, with three of the cases in the Central Valley, one in the Sierra foothills, and two in Riverside County. Two of the horses have died. According to a…… MORE
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for the SQF Complex Fire
(Photo courtesy: Tulare County Fire) (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office orders mandatory evacuations as the SQF Complex fire continues to grow in the Sequoia National Forest. The Evacuation Order issued Friday by Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is still active for the communities of: Cedar Slope, Ponderosa, and Pyles Camp. And, an Evacuation Advisory…… MORE
Lawmakers React to the Death of Former State Legislator Tom Berryhill
(KMJ) – Lawmakers from across California continue to react to news of the passing of former State Assemblyman and Senator Tom Berryhill. It was announced Saturday the current Sanislaus County Supervisor passed away, but his cause of death has yet to be released. He was 67. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors,…… MORE
