Farmer sentiment improved in August as the Purdue-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 14 points above its July reading to 117. Both the Index of Current Conditions and the Index of Future Expectations increased last month. Producers were less worried about their farm’s financial situation than in July, although they remain concerned about a possible…… MORE
California Hopes to Soon Join Opposition to Foreign Land Ownership
A bill that outlaws land sales to foreign countries to help protect the nation’s food supply is still awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature to become law. In the meantime, the Washington Examiner reports that the Central Valley is where two-thirds of the nation’s fruits and nuts are grown. “Food can, and is, being used as a…… MORE
Illegal Firearms And Fentanyl Pills Seized In Fresno County Bust
CLOVIS, Calif (KMJ) — Fentanyl pills and illegal firearms were seized after Clovis Police carried out three arrests as part of a narcotic investigation. Back on August 23, Clovis Police received a call of possible suspicious activity. When officers searched the home, they found 200 Fentanyl pills and an illegal firearm. They arrested 35-year-old Rigoberto…… MORE
First “Triple-Dip” La Nina in This Century
The World Meteorological Association says the La Nina weather pattern will last through the end of 2022. That’s the first time this century it will have lasted for three consecutive winters in the northern hemisphere. La Nina conditions in the tropical regions of the Pacific Ocean strengthened as trade winds intensified between July and August.…… MORE
Fresno Mayor’s Veto Overruled in City’s Planned Parenthood Funding Issue
FRSNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s mayor had vetoed $1 million in funding for planned parenthood but city council overrode that veto on Thursday. Valley Democratic Assembly Member Dr. Joaquin Arambula had secured 9.5 million dollars from the state budget for local non-profits including a million for Planned Parenthood. The City of Fresno would serve as…… MORE
Crews Battle California Wildfires In Triple Digit Temperatures
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — California firefighters worked in extreme conditions Thursday as they battled wildfires in rural areas north of Los Angeles and east of San Diego amid a blistering heat wave that is predicted to last through Labor Day. Progress was made in containing both blazes but authorities warned that the explosive fire behavior…… MORE
Central Valley Cooling Centers Open as California Sees 105+ Degree Heat Wave
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — A heat wave is hitting California, and the National Weather Service in Hanford expects temperatures to be at, or above, 105 degrees in Fresno today, Sept. 1, 2022. As a result, many cities are opening cooling centers. If you believe that you have a medical emergency related to the heat, call 9-1-1…… MORE
Increased Cases Of West Nile Virus Reported In Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) confirmed a human death caused by West Nile Virus (WNV). The department has reported nine positive human cases of WNV this year, and that number is expected to increase. There 14 positive cases and one death reported in Fresno County in 2021. According…… MORE
Suspects Wanted After Card Theft In Madera
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ) — The Madera Police Department is looking for suspects after a card theft that happened in Madera on August 18. Police say unknown suspects broke into a car in a neighborhood and took a purse that had bank cards inside. The cards were then used not long after at a store in…… MORE
Retail Theft Suspects Identified, Remain Wanted In Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The two women caught on camera stealing from a retail store on Aug. 11, in Fresno have been identified. The theft was reported when it was originally released by Fresno PD. Now, officers thank the public for helping identify this “dynamic duo.” The pair can be seen through surveillance walking into…… MORE
