(KMJ) – A Fresno County Sheriff’s dispatcher is credited with talking an armed suspect into peacefully surrendering to the Sheriff’s SWAT Crisis Negotiation Team. Just after 4 a.m. Wednesday, Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home on Auberry road between Blue Heron and Rock Hill Lanes for reports of a domestic violence call. Once on…… MORE
Engineer Tries to Crash Train Into USNS Mercy at the Port of LA
(KMJ) – Los Angeles-area law enforcement say an engineer deliberately ran a train off the tracks at high speed near the Port of Los Angeles. And, they say he did so in an attempt to crash into the USNS Mercy hospital ship. The Pacific Harbor Line train derailed Tuesday, running through the end of the track…… MORE
COVID-19 Impact on Farming
A poll by Farm Journal shows farmers and ranchers are concerned about uncertainty in commodity markets, the financial stability of their businesses, and the health of their families, and their workforce. The poll gaged farmer responses regarding top issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey results show 90% farmers and ranchers say they expect COVID-19…… MORE
CA Schools Superintendent: Appears Students Not Return to Campuses Before End of School Year
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Issues Statement on 2019-20 School Year Amid Current School Safety Concerns SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond released a statement Tuesday regarding the 2019-20 school year. “Due to the current safety concerns and needs for ongoing social distancing, it currently appears that our students will not be able to return to…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Launches Hotline, Says ‘Check on Your Neighbor’
Governor Newsom Launches Campaign to Protect Health and Well-Being of Older Californians During COVID-19 Pandemic To combat social isolation, ‘Stay Home. Save Lives. Check In.’ campaign urges all Californians to check in on vulnerable neighbors with a call, text or physically-distanced door knock In coordination with non-profit local 2-1-1 systems, California also launches hotline to…… MORE
Online Grocery Orders Increase
Consumers are ordering more goods and groceries online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grocery Dive, a web-based grocery industry publication, reports 31% of U.S. households have used online grocery services over the past month. Out of those surveyed, 26% of consumers report using grocery delivery and pick-up services for the first time, and 39% of…… MORE
Search Continues for Armed Fresno County Carjacking Suspect
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a brazen suspect who reportedly carjacked man in his front yard late last week. Deputies say the suspect (pictured above) was armed when he came up to the owner of a 2007 which Chevrolet Silverado crew cab (pictured below) around 7:45 a.m. March 27th…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Order Provides 90-day Tax Extension for Small Businesses and
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order Providing Relief to California Small Businesses Order provides 90-day extension in state and local taxes, including sales tax Order extends licensing deadlines and requirements for a number of industries SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that will provide tax, regulatory and licensing…… MORE
Madera County Decreases Food Bank Sites
UPDATE Given the increased demand for emergency food boxes provided by the Madera County Food Bank, distribution sites have returned to the county’s original 16 pick-up locations. Last week, Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino, the Oakhurst Community Center and the Wasuma Elementary School were added as distribution sites in an effort to further serve Eastern…… MORE
USDA Accepts Millions of CRP Acres
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue says his agency accepted over 3.4 million acres into the general Conservation Reserve Program signup that recently wrapped up. It’s the first general signup for enrollments since 2016. County offices will begin to notify producers with accepted acres no later than April 3rd. “The Conservation Reserve Program is one of…… MORE
