Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Ag Task Force have arrested 40 yearold Jennifer Macias of Selma. She was booked into the Fresno County Jail oncharges of embezzlement and forgery. Her bail was set at $47,000. She hassince posted bond and been released from custody. She is scheduled to appearin court on December 10, 2021.The…… MORE
Governor Newsom Visits Fresno County, Signs Early Childhood Legislation
AB 1363 develops procedures to identify and report data on dual-language learners at state preschools, and SB 393 improves access to child care for migrant agricultural workers by aligning voucher-based child care programs California Comeback Plan achieves free, high-quality universal Pre-K for all four-year-olds by 2025 and creates college savings accounts for 3.7 million kids FRESNO –…… MORE
Higher USDA Farm Loans Available
Higher Loan Limit Available for USDA Farm Loans The USDA says a higher loan limit is now available for borrowers seeking a guaranteed farm loan. The limit goes from $1.776 million to $1.825 million. “Farm loans are critical for our customers’ annual operating and family living expenses, emergency needs, and cash flow,” says FSA Administrator…… MORE
Containment Decreases on the KNP Complex Fire
(KMJ) – Intensification of the KNP Complex Fire brings new evacuation warnings and a decrease in containment of this lightning-caused blaze. This fire has been burning in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks as well as within the Sequoia National Forest since September 10th. There are multiple evacuation orders and warnings in now place for…… MORE
Deputies Arrest 2 Gang Members, Seize 2 Guns in City of San Joaquin
(KMJ) – During a traffic stop on a black Ford Mustang at 10:30 pm on Saturday, a Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy arrested 19 year old Roy Flores. He was booked into the Fresno County Jail for illegal possession of a loaded gun and an outstanding warrant related to a theft. Shortly after midnight on Monday,…… MORE
Ship’s Anchor Among Possible Causes of California Oil Spill
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Officials investigating one of California’s largest oil spills are looking into whether a ship’s anchor may have struck a pipeline on the ocean floor, causing a major leak of crude. The head of the company that operates the pipeline said Monday that divers have examined more than 8,000 feet (2,438…… MORE
Lawmakers React to Reclamation Decision
In a news release from Congressman David Valadao, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation re-initiated consultation of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service 2019 biological opinions for long-term operation of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project. Congressman David G. Valadao, House Republican Leader McCarthy, and Representatives Calvert, Garcia, Issa, Kim, LaMalfa,…… MORE
Mother and Teen Son Gunned Down in East-Central Fresno
(KMJ) – The investigation continues into a family disturbance Friday afternoon that left a Fresno mother and her teenaged son dead. Officers were called to a home on the 4900 block of Weathermaker Avenue just after 4 p.m. Friday for a reported family disturbance. At the scene, Fresno Police found 33-year-old Fanchon Moore shot and…… MORE
New Kids Headline 2022 Mixtape Tour at the Save Mart Center
(KMJ) – Four acts that have sold more than 150 million albums combined will all descend on the Valley next year. According to the Save Mart Center, New Kids on the Block will bring their Mix Tape 2022 tour to Fresno May 31. 2022. They’ll be joined by Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue. Tickets…… MORE
More Evacuation Warnings Issued for Fresno County
Effective immediately, additional areas of Fresno County have had evacuation warnings placed. The specific zones are K88 and K89. Both of these zones are located north of the area that had previously been placed within a “Warning” status. The new areas under warnings include Sequoia Lake, Cedarbrook, Etheda Springs and Pinehurst.Please use the following link…… MORE
