The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in May to a reading of just 99, the weakest reading since April 2020. The May 2022 barometer reading marked just the ninth time since data collection began in fall 2015 that the overall measure of farmer sentiment fell below 100. Agricultural producers’ perceptions regarding current conditions…… MORE
Water Released Into Valley Canals Prompts Safety Warnings In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — As water fills the canals throughout Fresno County, deputies take the opportunity to remind the public of how dangerous they are. The canals are currently at full force and the sheriff’s office has some tips that can be seen below to stay safe and avoid a deadly incident as they…… MORE
Governor Newsom Signs Order in Response to Infant Formula Shortage
(KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signs an executive order cracking down on those over-charging for infant formula amid the ongoing nationwide shortage. Here are the details, as released Tuesday by the Governor’s Office: As part of the state’s ongoing efforts to support families amid the national shortage of infant formula, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an…… MORE
FFA Members Head to Washington, D.C.
For more than fifty years, FFA members from across the country converge in Washington, D.C., in the summer. After a two-year delay, the Washington Leadership Conference is back. More than 2,000 students are registered for the 2022 Washington Leadership Conference, the second-largest student experience the National FFA Organization hosts each year. FFA members can attend…… MORE
Driver Crashes Into Vineyard, Arrested For DUI in Madera
(KMJ) — A man was arrested early Saturday morning after police say he crashed his car into a vineyard in Madera. Madera Police says Marc Mendoza was heading south down Westberry Blvd and meant to turn on Almond Avenue. Rather than making the turn, Mendoza crashed into a vineyard and was seen by witnesses walking…… MORE
Teen Shot While At Visalia Family Gathering
(KMJ) — A Teenage girl was struck by a stray bullet during a family event at her home in Visalia. Visalia Police say they have an open investigation on a shooting incident that happened near the 2100 Block of North Divisadero Street. A family was having a gathering at their house nearby when the shooting…… MORE
Cotton Trust Protocol Launches Streamline Enrollment
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced a new streamlined three-year grower enrollment for the 2022 through 2024 crops. The new process is designed to be quick, easy, and efficient, which allows a grower-member’s cotton to enter the supply chain sooner. Dr. Gary Adams, president of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, says they understand the high…… MORE
Navy Identifies Lemoore Pilot Killed in Training Crash
(KMJ) – The U.S. Navy releases the identity of an aviator from an NAS Lemoore squadron killed in a training crash in Southern California. Here are the details, as released by the Naval Air Forces Public Affairs Office: Navy pilot Lt. Richard Bullock was killed when his F/A-18E Super Hornet crashed in the vicinity of…… MORE
Ex-Air Force Sergeant Alleged to be “Boogaloo” Member Who Killed Guard Gets 41-Years Behind Bars
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant and alleged member of the “boogaloo” extremist movement was sentenced to 41 years in prison Friday for the fatal shooting of a federal security officer in the San Francisco Bay Area amid large 2020 protests against police brutality. Steven Carrillo, 33, had pleaded guilty…… MORE
City of Fresno Announces New Director of Public Utilities
FRESNO, CA – City Manager Georgeanne White announced that Brock D. Buche has been named the City of Fresno’s new Director of Public Utilities (DPU), effective May 13, 2022. He replaces Michael Carbajal, who left the City in January to accept a position as the Assistant General Manager for the Consolidated Irrigation District. “His technical skills are…… MORE
