(KMJ) – The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7% as 2.5 million jobs were added across the Nation. Economic analysts say May’s job gain suggests that businesses have been quickly recalling workers as states have reopened their economies. Other evidence has also shown that the job market meltdown triggered by the…… MORE
CA Legislature, Governor At Odds Over Budget Deficit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom do not agree yet on how to close the state’s $54.3 billion budget deficit. Lawmakers met with administration officials on Thursday in a public hearing to discuss their plans. Newsom is more willing to make permanent budget cuts to things like public education and health…… MORE
Health Official: Calif. in “Range of Stability” on COVID-19
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California’s top health official says the state remains in a “range of stability” on coronavirus cases and hospitalizations and will continue moving ahead with reopening efforts. That’s despite recent widespread protests over racial injustice that have brought people together in mass gatherings not seen in months. Mark Ghaly says the state…… MORE
Nutrition Coalition Urges Delay
The Nutrition Coalition alleges there is a serious threat to the integrity and trustworthiness of the nation’s federal nutrition policy. The coalition released earlier this week, allegations made by one or more members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, under the direction of the Department of Agriculture. The coalition expressed concerns about the committee’s…… MORE
July 4th Fireworks Event at Bass Lake Canceled
(photo courtesy: Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce) (KMJ) – The Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announce the cancellation of its 2020 July 4th fireworks event due to concerns over COVID-19. “It is with a lot of sadness and heartfelt discussion with community leaders and business partners that the Bass Lake Chamber…… MORE
PTA Treasurer Accused of Stealing Thousands from Valley Elementary School
(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrest a 30-year old Fresno woman for allegedly embezzling $27,000 from a Sanger Unified Elementary School. Sandy Rojas served as the PTA treasurer at Lone Star Elementary School. But staff at that school filed a report stating she stole thousands…… MORE
Ag Economy Barometer Improves
After a sharp drop in March and April, farmer sentiment in May improved slightly. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 103, seven points higher than April. However, the index remained almost 40 points below its all-time high of 168 that was set in February of this year. The people behind this…… MORE
Virus Concerns Prompt Cancellation of Central CA Women’s Conference
(KMJ) – For the first time in its 33-year history, the Central California Women’s Conference has canceled its yearly event in Downtown Fresno. This week, the conference’s board of directors decided, after much deliberation, to cancel the event due to the coronavirus pandemic. They add this move is being made for the safety of everyone…… MORE
Tulare County Sheriff Clarifies Controversial Tweets
(KMJ) – The Sheriff of Tulare County posts a video message in response to recent (now-deleted) tweets that expressed his frustration over nationwide protests and riots. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux says he sincerely apologizes to anyone he may have offended. But, he wants to make it clear his intention was never to offend anyone. Instead he says…… MORE
Madera County Sheriff Signs Off For Final Time
(Photo courtesy: Madera County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – Tuesday, Madera County Sheriff Jay Varney signed off for the final time. The 37-year law enforcement veteran has spent the last six years as Sheriff. But he announced his intention to retire earlier this year. Below is the full sign-off message for Sheriff Varney, which includes a…… MORE
