Most cow-calf operations in the U.S. remain relatively small and have fewer than 50 cows. USDA says at the other end of the spectrum, there are a few very large operations with more than 1,000 cows that can be found. USDA data from the National Agricultural Statistics Service Ag Census indicates that between 1997 and…… MORE
Visalia Man Arrested For Attempted Homicide After Shootings in Grover Beach, San Luis Obispo
(KMJ) – Police arrest a man from Visalia for two shootings on Thursday in Grover Beach and San Luis Obispo. Grover Beach police say a shooting took place around 1:00 p.m. at the 7-11 at 4th Street and Grand Ave. The suspect took off in a black Ford Mustang. Around 3:30 San Luis Obispo, police…… MORE
Authorities Charge 9 Current And Former California Police Officers In Corruption Case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nine current or former Northern California police officers were charged Thursday in a federal corruption investigation that found evidence they committed civil rights violations and fraud in an effort to get a pay raise and lied on reports to cover up the use of excessive force, U.S. authorities said. Ismail J.…… MORE
Two Wanted For Attempted Burglary In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is turning to the community for help Thursday in identifying a man and a woman wanted for attempted burglary. They say this incident happened on July 25, at a home near the 3300 block of E. Weldon Ave. in Fresno’s Mayfair District, a county island.…… MORE
Man Wanted For Forcefully Groping Women In Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — A man is now wanted for forcefully groping women in Visalia. According to the Visalia Police Department, officers were told about a man who walked up to women, some from behind, and forcefully groped them. One woman reported the suspect asked to pet her dog and then groped her before running…… MORE
Cal Prop 12 Battle Continues In The Nation
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley who is from the nation’s top pork producing state of Iowa vows to fight in the farm bill, California Proposition 12. That voter approved measure bans sale of pork in the state from pigs housed in cages or crowded pens where they can’t freely turn around. Senator Grassley says the farm…… MORE
Fresno State Announces New 5-Year Strategic Plan
RELEASE: Fresno State announces a new strategic plan at an assembly of faculty and staff on Thursday, Aug. 17. Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval shared the finalized strategic plan after months of collecting input. The plan outlines the comprehensive goals and strategies that will steer the university in “growing the Valley of opportunity” over the…… MORE
Cat House On the Kings “Clear The Shelters” Adoptions Run Through August
PARLIER, CA (KMJ) – The Cat House on the Kings is proud to participate in the 9th annual Clear the Shelters Adoption and Donation campaign. This is a nationwide effort to help animals in shelters and rescues find homes and to raise much needed funds to help those organizations look after the animals in their…… MORE
Big Fresno Fair’s 12th Annual Job Fair Will Hire Nearly 400
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Big Fresno Fair will hold its 12th Annual Job Fair on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Department Supervisors will be accepting applications to fill nearly 400 positions supporting the operations of the 2023 Big Fresno Fair. Available positions include, but are not limited to: parking and admission ticket sellers, ticket takers, parking…… MORE
Hurricane Hilary Forms Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast As It Heads North Over The Ocean
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Hilary strengthened into a hurricane early Thursday off Mexico’s Pacific coast and could become a major hurricane as it heads north over the ocean. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Hilary’s strength was rapidly intensifying. It had maximum winds of 85 mph (140 kph) and is expected to cause…… MORE
