FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A helicopter pilot is killed in a crash Wednesday while fighting the Hills Fire. Cal Fire says the Bell UH-1H helicopter was dropping water on the Hills Fire in Fresno County, around 9 miles south of the City of Coalinga. The pilot was killed when the helicopter crashed around 10:00am…… MORE
Consumer Pandemic Shopping Trends Here to Stay
Purchasing in bulk and online are trends here to stay, according to new consumer-based research. A global study from Momentum Worldwide reveals that only 16% of shoppers said they would immediately go back to the way things were before the pandemic. The trends present challenges in marketing and packaging of consumer goods and grocery…… MORE
U.S. & China Postpone Trade Deal Review
The U.S. and China have postponed a review of the Phase One trade deal as China continues to buy large amounts of U.S. farm commodities. The two sides were set to meet over the weekend, but the delay allows China more time to buy U.S. crops. However, the postponement arose over scheduling conflicts, according…… MORE
Wild Fire Smokes Prompts Another Valley Air Quality Alert
(Photo Courtesy: Cal Fire San Luis Obispo) (KMJ) – Due to numerous wild fires burning in and around the Central Valley, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has issue a health caution. It remains in place until these blazes are distinguished. This smoke contains particulate matter (PM) which can trigger asthma attacks, aggravate chronic bronchitis,…… MORE
Victims to Tell of Trauma, Healing in Golden State Killer Case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Nearly three-dozen victims or survivors plan to tell their stories before the man known as the Golden State Killer is formally sentenced to life in prison. Some plan to tell of their pain during an extraordinary four days of hearings starting Tuesday. Others will talk of their healing since Joseph DeAngelo…… MORE
Grid Operator: 3.3 Million Calif. Homes Could Lose Power
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The operator of California’s electric grid says up to 3.3 million homes may lose power as part of rolling outages to ease pressure on the state’s energy grid. The California Independent System Operator was expected to order utility companies to turn off power starting Monday afternoon as demand for electricity to…… MORE
China Finds Coronavirus in Frozen Food Imports
Two cities in China have found traces of coronavirus in frozen-food imports. Samples taken from frozen chicken wings imported from Brazil and shrimp from Ecuador have both tested positive for the virus. While the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, the discoveries are causing concern that the disease can spread on surfaces and…… MORE
Ballot Boxing — 8.15.2020 — Dr. Allan Saxe & Sid Roth
Guests on Ballot Boxing with Aaron Abeytia this weekend are political science professor Dr. Allan Saxe, and religious broadcaster Sid Roth, who claims God wants President Trump to be reelected this November. … MORE
July Equipment Sales Climb
July was the fourth-consecutive positive month in the U.S. for overall unit sales of agricultural tractors and self-propelled combines. July numbers in Canada were also positive for the second-straight month. The latest information from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 34% in July when compared to July 2019.…… MORE
Visalia Man Accused of Distributing Child Pornography
VISALIA, CA. (KMJ) — A Visalia man is being held on more than $1.7 million bail after he was arrested for the suspicion of distributing child pornography. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Cyber-Crimes Unit, working with the Central Valley Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, arrested 31-year-old Sergio Gonzalez of Visalia who is accused…… MORE
