USDA predicts net U.S. farm income will drop 38 percent this year to $55.9 billion. That would be the lowest level in more than a decade, reflecting lower crop prices and softening dairy and hog markets. Net farm income will decline to the lowest since 2002, just two years after it reached a record $123…… MORE
CAL FIRE Looking For New Seasonal Recruits
FRESNO (KMJ) — It might be getting colder but CAL FIRE are preparing for next year’s fire season and recruiting new members. If you’re looking to get on board with one of the largest fire agencies in the world keep reading – but be warned – it’s a profession filled with both rewards and danger.…… MORE
CAL FIRE Looking For New Seasonal Recruits
FRESNO (KMJ) — It might be getting colder but CAL FIRE are preparing for next year’s fire season and recruiting new members. If you’re looking to get on board with one of the largest fire agencies in the world keep reading – but be warned – it’s a profession filled with both rewards and danger.…… MORE
Domestic Violence Increases Over the Holidays
Keeping the peace over the holidays doesn’t always work, and Fresno Police see more incidents of violence in the home. Victims may be silently struggling with pain and tough decisions to keep the peace. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says the holidays and alcohol can cause violence to break out in the home. “We do…… MORE
Fresno PD Increases Presence Over Holidays
From mounted horse patrols to uniformed and undercover officers, you will see more police presence at shopping centers during the holidays. From now until Christmas, Fresno Police are beefing up patrol to cut down on crime at shopping centers. Chief Jerry Dyer says it up to citizens to be vigilant, as well. “We want to make that…… MORE
Fresno Mayor Declares Emergency For Apartment Crisis
-(KMJ) –November 25, 2015, Mayor Ashley Swearengin has signed a Proclamation declaring a local emergency to address the crisis at the Summerset Village Apartments in Central Fresno where residents have been without heat or hot water since November 12. Fresno Municipal Code Section 2-503 empowers the Mayor to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a…… MORE
Hog Prices Drop
Live hog prices fell below $40 per hundredweight last week, their lowest level since November 2009. Purdue University Extension economist Chris Hurt says the source of the current downturn in prices has components from both supply and demand. He says abundant supplies of pork are easy to find as Pork production this year is up…… MORE
O-Neg Blood Supply “Critical” Says Central California Blood Center
FRESNO (KMJ) — It’s been described as “critically important” that there’s enough supply of o-negative blood in the Central Valley. But supplies are way down and with a lot of holiday travel anticipated over the next couple of days, and with an increased number of people on the roads, comes an increased risk of injuries…… MORE
Poverello House Receives 290 Turkeys from Table Mountain
It’s time to talk some turkey… talk a lot of turkey…. 2000 turkeys – that’s how many thanksgiving birds the Poverello House hopes to see. They have a lot of mouths to feed, serving 1600 meals a day and on Thanks giving 800 meals. Table Mountain Rancheria was trying to help Poverello House meet…… MORE
“O” Negative Blood Donors Needed In Central Valley
There’s an urgent need for blood in the Central Valley – the Blood Center is at 9% o-negative blood inventory going into the holiday weekend. That is a concern because only 6% of people are the “O” negative blood type. They would give thanks for people to donate “before and after” Thanksgiving. The Blood Center…… MORE
