U.S. health officials say they’re keeping close watch on a ‘Delta plus’ variant that’s been detected in at least eight states. While the AY.4.2 “sub-lineage” of Delta may spread faster than the original variant, there’s no evidence that it causes more severe illness, and authorities say current vaccines remain effective against it, CBS News reported. Lab tests…… MORE
USDA Provides $1.8 Billion to Offset Market Fluctuations
The Department of Agriculture is in the process of issuing $1.8 billion in payments to agricultural producers. The funds are for farmers enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2020 crop year. The payments provide support to help mitigate fluctuations in either revenue or prices for certain crops. These two…… MORE
Double Shooting Investigation Underway in the South Valley
(KMJ) – Two yet-to-be identified men are now recovering after being wounded during shooting Monday night near Delano. But Deputies have yet to release many details on their conditions or what lead up to this shooting. According to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office: Just before 8:30 p.m Monday Deputies were called to the area of…… MORE
Man Arrested in Hanford for Drug Possession, Driving Under the Influence
HANFORD, CA (KMJ) – A man is arrested in Hanford for drug possession and driving under the influence. On Tuesday, October 26, at 2:24pm, a Kings County Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling in the area of N and R Market located at 11998 South 10th Avenue in Hanford. The Deputy spotted a Toyota Camry in the…… MORE
Reducing US and China Trade Tensions
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke during a recent meeting of the National Chicken Council and discussed the relationship between the U.S. and China. She says her recent interactions with China were intended to bring down the temperature of a trading relationship that’s become heated in recent months. Tai describes the relationship between the two…… MORE
Search Continues for Tulare County Murder Suspect
(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for the third suspect wanted in connection the murder of man who’s body was found in a Terra Bella orchard last month. Here are the details as released by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office: On October 15th Deputies were called to the area of Avenue…… MORE
More Specialty Crop Grants
The Department of Agriculture is making available more than $243 million in grants to support specialty crops. The funding is available through two USDA programs, the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and the Specialty Crop Research Initiative grants program. USDA is investing $169.9 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to support farmers growing…… MORE
Fresno Unified Responds After Trio of Grievances Are Being Submitted by Teachers Union
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Unified School District released a statement Thursday afternoon, saying it continues to bargain in good faith during the pandemic. That release comes after the Fresno Teachers Association announced on Wednesday, that it would be filing three grievances against the district. FTA President Manuel Bonilla said the system is built…… MORE
California Republicans Want Water Hearing
According to a news release from Congressman David Valadao, he along with the entire California Republican Delegation sent a formal request to the House Natural Resources Committee and the Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee. That request is asking for an oversight hearing on the Biden administration’s decision to override career Bureau of Reclamation employees and…… MORE
California Announces Plan to Vaccinate Young Children Against Covid-19
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California announces on Wednesday a plan to vaccinate young children against Covid-19. “The more vaccinations we get into the arms of eligible Californians, the more we stop the spread and shrink the pool of people vulnerable to COVID-19. This will get us closer to ending the pandemic.” – Dr. Erica Pan, California…… MORE
