MADERA (KMJ) — A proposal to raise sales tax in Madera County, and increase available funds for public safety, is about to go to the people. But not everyone is behind it. ‘Measure L’ will be on the ballot next month and, if approved, would increase sales tax by 1%. The majority of the extra…… MORE
Immigration Crackdown Making Farm Industry Nervous
The American Farm Bureau Federation says recent government raids targeting undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are causing distress through the agriculture labor sector. Agriculture is heavily dependent on foreign workers and recent arrests made in at least six states over the past week has left undocumented workers afraid to travel and farmers pondering whether they can…… MORE
Group Demands Resignation of Rep. Nunes Over Flynn Flap
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A rally was held Wednesday in Clovis, outside of Congressman Devin Nunes’ office calling for his ouster. The California-based “Courage Campaign” is demanding the immediate resignation of the Tulare County republican over the controversial activities of President Trump’s former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. Representative Nunes chairs the House Committee on…… MORE
Farm Bill Listening Session Thursday At The World Ag Expo
On Thursday, the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare is hosting the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Farm Bill listening session. Comments from farmers, ranchers and others will be given to the state’s congressional delegation to help shape the next Farm Bill in Congress. The listening session begins at…… MORE
WalletHub: Valley Motorists Driving Up Auto Loan Debt
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — For the seventh-straight year, auto sales hit a new record in 2016. According to a new WalletHub report, motorists are also driving up debt. The latest Federal Reserve data shows auto loan balances rose by $32 billion at the end of last year, to more than $1.1 trillion. The Central Valley is…… MORE
Lawmaker Seeks to Increase Clean Car Incentives for Low-Income Californians
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Rebates for hybrid and electric vehicles would rise by $500 for low-income Californians, under legislation authored Democratic Assemblyman Jim Cooper. The measure also calls for outreach to disadvantaged communities, limiting eligibility for upper-income residents, and prioritizing rebates for low-income customers. Since 2010, more than $377 million in rebates have been issued, for…… MORE
DWP: Oroville Dam Structure “Safe” – Residents Still Need To Plan For Future
[Photo CA DWP] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Department of Water Resources officials spoke at a press conference at noon on Wednesday, with the DWR Director Bill Kroyle saying the dam structure is “safe” and the spillway “has been stable for a number of days.” Officials updated the situation at the Orville Dam saying they’ll be able to control…… MORE
More Rain On Its Way – With Flooding Concerns Too
FRESNO (KMJ) — A series of three storms are forecast to impact the Central Valley over the next few days, bringing fears of flooding along with them. The first is set to move in Thursday, but the National Weather Service is expecting mainly light precipitation. “Looks like one to two tenths of an inch in…… MORE
Trump Tells Canada to Expect Only “Tweaking” of NAFTA
During his visit with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump said there would only be “tweaking” needed to the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump called the trading relationship between the U.S. and Canada “outstanding,” but has yet to outline what kind of tweaks he has in mind for NAFTA. During a…… MORE
Man Allegedly Beats Female Co-Worker to Death in Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 28-year-old man has arrested for allegedly beating a female co-worker to death at a power plant in southeast Fresno. The two co-workers did not work at the Rio Bravo Power Plant, where the incident occurred, but were contract workers hired for a project. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says after lunch…… MORE
