(KMJ) – A Tuesday afternoon Traffic stop near the city of Coalinga turns into a major drug bust. Here are the details, as released by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office: Detectives patrolling the area of Interstate 5 and Highway 198 in Coalinga conducted a vehicle stop. During the detective’s interaction with the driver, 25-year-old Victor…… MORE
First Ever USDA NASS Hemp Survey
Data collection will soon begin for USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Services’ first-ever Hemp Acreage and Production survey. Later this month, USDA NASS will mail survey codes to thousands of potential hemp producers nationwide. Gerald Tillman, National Agricultural Statistics Census and Survey Division Branch Chief says “The Hemp Acreage and Production survey is basically the very…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Signs College Affordability and Accessibility Legislation
AB AB 928 and AB 1111 make it easier for students to transfer into four year universities AB 1377 and SB 330 improve housing affordability for students, complementing the California Comeback Plan’s unprecedented $2 billion investment in student housing NORTHRIDGE – At California State University, Northridge today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to improve college affordability…… MORE
Violent Parolee Nabbed for Fresno Woman’s Murder
A Fresno man with a history of violence has been taken into custody for a woman’s murder. The body of 36 year old Crystal Nelson was found by a housekeeper Monday at the Clarion Pointe Motel on N. Blackstone. On Tuesday, the Fresno PD Street Violence Bureau Tactical Team arrested Leland Guy Eagle Jr. at…… MORE
Ag Economy Barometer Drops
Sentiment among agricultural producers weakened in September as the Ag Economy Barometer declined 14 points to a reading of 124. This is the lowest farmer reading since July 2020, when the index stood at 118. Producers were less optimistic about current and future conditions on their farms and the agricultural sector than a month earlier.…… MORE
Corps of Engineers Considers Nature-Based Flood Control
(AP) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is known for working against nature by damming rivers and building levees to keep waterways at bay. But a new initiative seeks natural flood control solutions as climate change brings increasingly frequent and severe weather events that test the limits of concrete and steel. The head of…… MORE
Selma Woman Busted for Embezzling $620K from Farmer
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
