In a news media release, the California Department of Food and Agriculture says it has awarded $5.23 million in grant funding to 86 projects as part of its Healthy Soils Program. The program is the first of its kind in the nation, and encourages farmers and ranchers to implement practices that reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases…… MORE
Bitcoin Hacked, Millions Possibly Stolen
(CNNMoney) – Hackers have carried out a heist on a leading digital currency platform, making off with an unspecified amount of bitcoin. NiceHash, which describes itself as the largest marketplace for mining digital currencies, said late Wednesday that it was suspending its operations for at least 24 hours because of a security breach. The site’s…… MORE
WATCH: Hero Saves Rabbit from SoCal Wildfire
[van id=”us/2017/12/07/rabbit-bunny-california-wildfire-rescue-ekr-orig-vstop.cnn”] (CNN) – Dry weather and merciless winds, with gusts predicted to reach the strength of a Category 1 hurricane in mountainous areas, threaten to intensify the already devastating Southern California wildfires that have driven 110,000 people from their homes. About 5,000 firefighters — half of them assigned to the massive Thomas Fire alone…… MORE
Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives Investigating 5th Homicide Of The Year In Orange Cove
FRESNO, CA (KMJj- Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives investigating the 5th homicide of the year in Orange Cove. Just after 1:30 pm on Wednesday, December 6th, a call came in of shots fired. The apparent crime occurring on ‘H’ Street between Anchor and Cove. Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says Orange Cove PD found a man lying on…… MORE
Pres. Trump Recognizes Jerusalem as Israeli Capital
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WATCH: Video Shows Wildfire Raging Near 405 Freeway
[van id=”us/2017/12/06/wildfire-near-405-freeway-los-angeles-llr-orig.cnn”] VENTURA, California (CNN) – Burning with extreme speed and ferocity, a flurry of wildfires torched more than 65,000 acres in Southern California, as firefighters struggled to control the simultaneous infernos. Powerful Santa Ana winds and extremely dry conditions fueled at least five wildfires Tuesday, marking what has been a devastating year for fires…… MORE
Ag Producer Confidence Drops in Monthly Survey
The Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped seven points in November, signaling a slump in U.S. agricultural producers’ confidence compared to a month earlier. At 128, the measure of producer optimism was the second weakest observed this year, and just four points above the lowest reading in 2017, of 124, last March. However, organizers say…… MORE
Fresno Woman’s Body Found In Canal Identified – Cause Of Death Being Investigated
FRESNO, CA (KMJ)- The identity of a woman whose body was found in a Fresno canal has been released. Just before 2:30pm, on December 3rd, a motorist reported seeing an injured person lying in a dry canal near the intersection of Brawley and Jensen Avenue. Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on scene and determined the woman was actually…… MORE
Clovis Police Look For Thieves Stealing $4800 Worth Of Vitamins
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Clovis Police are asking for help identifying two men caught on camera stealing $4,800 dollars worth of vitamins. It happened at Sprouts Market in Clovis back on November 23th. Video shows the two men as they are stealing 40 bottles of vitamins. Clovis Police will charge them with felony grand…… MORE
Merced Police Hunt For Hit & Run Driver Who Killed 3 Year-Old Girl
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A child in the North Valley has died of her injuries after being struck by a car, Merced police now looking for the driver. It was just before 4:00 o’clock on Monday afternoon when 3 year-old Dayveonna Polk was hit. Merced Police Officer Craig McKeeman telling the Sun Star that…… MORE
