The USDA is expanding crop insurance options with a new grapevine insurance program. It will provide coverage for the loss of grafted vines caused by natural perils like frost or fire. The new program will also complement the grape crop insurance program that covers the fruit growing on the vine. “We strive to offer the…… MORE
Alleged ‘Coyote’ Smuggler From New Mexico Charged with Kidnapping Migrant Family
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A New Mexico man is arraigned Wednesday, accused of kidnapping members of a migrant family and holding them hostage. The Fresno County DA’s Office charging 31-year-old Christian Guadalupe Ortiz Coronado of Los Lunas, New Mexico for the kidnapping for ransom of five victims last week in Fresno. Ortiz Coronado is accused…… MORE
Unhoused Man Arrested For Deadly Assault of Homeless Man by Fresno Mission
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — Fresno Police arrest an unhoused man for the murder of another homeless man, who died after the alleged assault, over the weekend. Fresno Police say around 11:00 pm Saturday night they responded to a report that there had been an assault at the Fresno Mission on G Street near San Benito.…… MORE
Convicted Tulare Murderer Receives Life Sentence
Jacoby Jackson, 33, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for special circumstance murder on Wednesday. On April 9, 2023, Tulare firefighters and police officers responded to a massage business on K Street. Upon arrival, they found an adult female in one of the massage rooms with signs of strangulation and…… MORE
Critical Fire Weather In Arrives Northern California’s Interior; PG&E Cuts Power To 8,400 Customers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gusty winds and low humidity brought high risk of wildfires to the interior of Northern California on Wednesday and a utility proactively cut electricity to approximately 8,400 customers to prevent potential ignitions in the blustery conditions. Red flag warnings for critical fire danger were to remain in effect until 8 p.m.…… MORE
Man With Tattoos Wanted For Stealing A Polaris ATV In Merced
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ) — Do you recognize this person? Merced Police are searching for this man with tattoos on both his neck and forearms is wanted for stealing an ATV back on August 16. Officers say the man walked onto someone’s property in the 500 block of Cartmell Drive around 10 p.m. and drove off…… MORE
Revised “Waters of the United States” Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States.” The final rule intends to conform with the recent Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. EPA. With this action, the Army Corps of Engineers will resume issuing all jurisdictional determinations. The…… MORE
Visalia Police Arrest Man for Stealing $9,500 in Video Games
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) — A man with prior arrests in the South Valley is again arrested for a series of thefts in Tulare County. The Visalia Police Department says 32-year-old Michael Hackett is suspected in more than 45 thefts that began in February 2021. Visalia Police say Hackett mostly stole video games, and is…… MORE
AG Bonta Announces Program to Target Illicit Cannabis in California
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta announces a new program to target illicit cannabis statewide. AG Bonta visited Fresno on Tuesday, standing with partners in the endeavor while holding a news conference at Fresno City Hall. Bonta says the DOJ’s new Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor Program makes the City of Fresno partners with…… MORE
Farmers Insurance Says It Is Cutting 2,400 Jobs In Bid To Ensure Long-term Profitability
NEW YORK (AP) — Farmers Insurance said Monday it will lay off 11% of its workforce — about 2,400 employees — as part of a corporate restructuring aimed at increasing its efficiency and long-term profitability. The California-based insurer said the job cuts will impact all lines of its business. Monday was the last working day…… MORE
