(Photo courtesy: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The search continues for two inmates who escaped early Sunday morning from a Central Coast jail. Here are the details from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office: 21-year old Santos Samuel Fonseca and 20-year old Jonathan Salazar where both awaiting trial on unrelated murder charges along with numerous…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Speaks of His Plans to Transform PG&E
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Wildfires and blackouts – Governor Gavin Newsom spoke of his plans to transform the state’s largest utility. During a press conference on Friday, Governor Newsom first thanked the firefighting efforts by Cal Fire and other agencies, who have been faced with historic winds and extreme fire dangers. “2000 fires just in…… MORE
Canine Distemper Virus Found in Coyote & Dogs in Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) — Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) has been found in a coyote and multiple dogs that came into the Tulare County Animal Services shelter, officials say. The dogs and the coyote came into the shelter between October 23 and 28. Below is the press release from Tulare County Health and…… MORE
High Speed Rail Authority Reopens Mono Street In Chinatown
FRESNO, CA (KMJ)- The high speed rail authority and the City of Fresno reopened Mono Street between G and H Street on Friday. The move allows motorists and pedestrians to access Fresno’s Chinatown district. City Councilman Miguel Arias explains the significance. Tony Tinoco, spokesperson with the High Speed Rail Authority explains what the…… MORE
Women in Ag Survey
Women are active advocates for agriculture and successful business owners interested in filling leadership roles, according to a new American Farm Bureau survey. A majority of those surveyed, 91%, also believe there should be more women in leadership roles in the industry. More than 3,000 women completed the informal survey online, which AFBF conducted…… MORE
Katie Hill Blames Scandal, Resignation on ‘Double Standard’
WASHINGTON (AP) – California freshman congresswoman Katie Hill says she’s resigning because of a double standard. The Democrat told the House in her farewell speech Thursday that she’s leaving while men accused of “intentional acts of sexual violence” sit in the nation’s highest offices. And she took shots at a husband she says was abusive…… MORE
CSU Chancellor Search Begins With 6 Forums, Including at Fresno State
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A search for the next California State University chancellor begins with six planned forums. The first forum will be Tuesday, November 12, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Union Ballroom at Sacramento State. A special committee will gather feedback from stakeholders to help guide the recruitment…… MORE
Former Kingsburg Resident Charged With Murder Of His Baby Daughter
(KMJ) – A former Kingsburg resident has been charged with the murder of his baby daughter. Jose David Cerna was arrested October 30th by Long Beach Police after Kingsburg detectives issued a warrant Back in June of 2008, Kingsburg police began investigating after Cerna’s 6-week-old daughter died at Valley Children’s Hospital from head injuries. There…… MORE
Madera, Fresno Lawmakers Working To Help Nearly 30 Families Avoid Eviction
(KMJ) – Lawmakers from both Madera and Fresno are now working to help nearly 30 families avoid eviction. Residents of the Laguna Knolls apartments in Madera say they’ve all received eviction notices without reason. Now they have 60 days to move out. But Madera city council member Santos Garcia was joined by Fresno city council…… MORE
Farm Labor Fix Introduced in Congress
Representatives Zoe Lofgren of California and Dan Newhouse of Washington introduced comprehensive legislation that attempts to overhaul the nation’s agricultural labor programs. Politico says the legislation will attempt to “thread the needle” between agriculture and labor groups that have long butted heads over the issue. The bill, called the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, would…… MORE
