A co-chair of Donald Trump’s Agriculture Advisory Committee says the Farm Bill needs a revamp. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller told Politico this week the Farm Bill was written in a time of high commodity prices, adding “we need to revamp it.” Miller deferred specific comment until Trump’s campaign for President rolls out its…… MORE
Arrest Made After Six Hour SWAT Standoff in Selma
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s SWAT team arrest a wanted parolee after a six hour standoff in Selma. 31-year old William Adkins (pictured above) was wanted for a parole violation and was spotted Thursday morning near Shorty’s Camp It is a former motel that has been been transformed into housing for workers located at 9533…… MORE
14 Arrested in Trafficking Bust in Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A large human trafficking ring was taken down in Tulare County. The sheriff’s office says the sex trade ring has been going on for the past 3-4 years. “Operation Baby Face” discovered 50 victims, some as young as 14 years of age. The suspects created a false persona on social…… MORE
Bill to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time in Calif. Advances
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A proposal to eliminate daylight saving time in the Golden State has cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee. DLS time in California was established in 1949, as a means of conserving energy, and allowing for more daytime activities. However, opponents have cited research, showing that heart attacks, traffic accidents, and deaths increase, following a…… MORE
Another Effort to Increase Maternity, Paternity Leave in Calif.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Legislation aiming to guarantee that new parents can take time off, without the fear of getting fired, is getting another opportunity. The measure, which died earlier this summer due to a lack of support, would permit parents whose employer has at least 10 workers, to request up to 12 weeks of maternity or…… MORE
Mineral Fire Grows
The Mineral Fire, burning outside of Coalinga, has now burned nearly 7000 acres and is 15% contained. More than 1,000 personnel are battling the blaze that began Tuesday. The Mineral Fire has destroyed one structure and prompted evacuation orders for those on Coalinga Mineral Springs Road. Non-mandatory evacuation warnings are also in place for residents…… MORE
No Record Of Instructor Certification In Deadly Lodi Skydiving Accident
FRESNO (KMJ) – Questions about that deadly sky diving accident near Lodi – was the instructor certified? According to the United States Parachute Association, they have no record of certification for 25 year-old instructor Yong Kwon as reported by the Sacramento Bee – that’s a violation of federal regulations. Kwon and first-time jumper Tyler Turner…… MORE
Audit of Calif. Prison Suicides Underway
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Joint Legislative Audit Committee has approved an audit, looking into the suicide prevention and reduction policies at prisons throughout the state. The suicide rate among prisoners at the Institution for Women, during an 18-month period from 2014 to 2015, was 8 times the national average, and 5 times that for…… MORE
Tulare Co. Correctional Deputy Suspected in Human Trafficking Bust
TULARE, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it has taken down a large human trafficking ring, and one of their own correctional deputies is among those who are suspected. The male deputy was not identified. He has not been charged, but has been placed on paid administrative leave. (Listen below)…… MORE
Mayor Swearengin: Tainted Water Reports Were Hidden
FRESNO (KMJ) — An investigation into the City of Fresno’s internal communication regards discolored water in the north-east sector has been released. The outside agency used to conduct the examination, issued their preliminary results earlier this week. It criticized the lack of reporting discolored water complaints from between 2004 and 2015, identified an effort made…… MORE
