(KMKJ) – An officer with the University of California – Merced Police Department is arrested for allegedly stalking and assaulting his ex-girlfriend. Merced Police say 37-year-old Israel Garcia now faces several felony charges after he stalked, and both physically and sexually assaulted his ex-girlfriend after they ended their relationship sometime last month. The victim reportedly…… MORE
U.S. Cattlemen Supports Bill Updating The Packers And Stockyards Act
The bipartisan Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act, or A-PLUS Act, was introduced into the House last week. The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association says it’s a long-overdue idea that will help spur more processing capacity in the U.S. if it becomes law. It would allow livestock auction markets to hold an ownership interest…… MORE
Gang Member Arrested for Armed Commercial Robbery Series and 2 Armed Vehicle Robberies
On April 8, 2022, members from the Fresno Police Department Street Violence BureauTactical Team and Robbery Unit arrested 35-year old Anthony Gainey for a commercialrobbery series and two armed vehicle robberies. Detectives linked Gainey to the crimes after completing an extensive investigation and collaborating with other law enforcement agencies. During the arrest, Gainey ran from…… MORE
PG&E Settles For $55 Million, Avoids Criminal Charges in California Dixie Fire As Part of Settlement
REDDING, Calif. (KMJ/KRCR) – Pacific Gas and Electric Company has avoided criminal charges related to its role in starting the Dixie and Kincade fires as part of a settlement with California prosecutors. The District Attorneys of Plumas, Lassen, Tehama, Shasta and Butte Counties on Monday announced they have reached a settlement with PG&E over that company’s responsibility…… MORE
Surface Transportation Board to Deal with Rail Issues
The Surface Transportation Board says it will hold public hearings on April 26 and 27 on recent rail service problems and recovery efforts involving several Class One carriers. The Board plans to direct several executive-level officials from many major railways to appear during the hearing. Rail network reliability is essential to the nation’s economy and…… MORE
Officer on Leave After Killing a Woman Walking in Merced
(KMJ) – A woman is dead and a police officer on paid administrative leave after a deadly collision Thursday night in the city of Merced. Investigators say a Merced Police Officer was driving a marked cruiser on G Street near 5th when he struck a woman walking in the roadway around 10 p.m. That woman,…… MORE
World Beef Demand Continues to Soar
U.S. beef exports turned in another strong performance in February. USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the strong month for beef was led by excellent value growth in key Asian and Latin American markets. Beef exports hit 108,500 metric tons in February, 5% higher than last year. Beef’s export value rose…… MORE
USDA Strengthens Pollinator Research Support
The Department of Agriculture is expanding its commitment to advancing research and priorities that support pollinator health. USDA is soliciting nominations for members to serve on its newly formed USDA National Pollinator Subcommittee. The subcommittee is part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board. The board provides feedback to the Agriculture…… MORE
Conway Advances to Congressional Runoff
(AP) — Former Trump administration appointee Connie Conway has advanced to a June runoff in a California special election to fill a U.S. House seat left vacant after Republican Rep. Devin Nunes resigned to lead former President Donald Trump’s media company. https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/special/us-rep/district/22 The race for the second runoff spot was too early to call, after…… MORE
Cockfighting Ring Busted in Merced County
(KMJ) – About 40 roosters are now in the care of Animal Control after Merced County Sheriff’s Deputies busted up an illegal cockfighting ring. Deputies say they were called to a neighborhood on N Arboleda Drive, where they found a large-scale cockfighting operation. At the scene, investigators found a fighting ring, scales, and sharp spurs…… MORE
