With millions of Californians set to experience a heat wave in the coming days, the operator of the state’s power grid issued an alert that called for residents to conserve electricity on Thursday. The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued a statewide Flex Alert, urging people to cut back their electricity use from 5 p.m. PT to…… MORE
ABC Suspends Alcohol Sales at Parlier Market
(Photo courtesy: CA Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control) (KMJ) – The state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control says all alcohol sales will cease for the next 45-days at a market in Parlier. Here are the details as shared by the ABC: On June 16, 2021, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) posted a…… MORE
Broccoli Is Favorite Vegetable
In a recent survey, broccoli secured the number one spot, yet again, as America’s favorite vegetable, followed by carrots and corn. Green Giant’s annual Favorite Veggie Survey polled more than 5,000 Americans. Although broccoli remains America’s favorite, the popularity of corn substantially increased over the past year. The survey found 100% of consumers surveyed…… MORE
California Roars Back Tour: Gov. Newsom Stopping at Bakersfield Fitness Center
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KMJ) — Governor Gavin Newsom will be making a stop in Bakersfield today. The Governor’s office has said Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom will today visit a fitness center in Kern County now open at full capacity, where they will discuss the important benefits of exercise for physical and mental health…… MORE
USDA Offers More Help
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced additional aid intended for agricultural producers and businesses as part of the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative. Earlier this year, the secretary announced plans to use available pandemic assistance funds to address a number of gaps and disparities in previous rounds of aid. As part of the Pandemic…… MORE
Chukchansi Park Open to 100% Capacity for Baseball Games
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Grizzlies announce Chukchansi Park is open to 100% capacity for baseball games, today, June 15th. http:// Just doing my part to help prepare for tonight’s return to full capacity! Grab your tickets at https://t.co/fpMS1rw4CA pic.twitter.com/J2uO3mKO5D — Parker T. Bear (@TheRealParkerB) June 15, 2021 June 15th…… MORE
CA is Fully Reopened, Gov. Newsom Picks “Vax For Win” Winners
LOS ANGELES, CA (KMJ) – Gov. Gavin Newsom picked 10 winners in the grand prize drawing of California’s Vax for the Win lottery Tuesday. Standing next to minions and Optimus Prime, at Universal Studios on Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state has fully reopens its economy. California, the first state in America to…… MORE
USDA Disaster Payments Start
The USDA is now issuing more than $1 billion in payments over the next several weeks. The funds are for agriculture producers with approved applications for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program and producers who have already received payments through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Producers weathered significant natural disasters during…… MORE
Daniel Maldonado
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Daniel Patrick Maldonado of Reedley. A judge has issued a bench warrant for failing to report to court on charges of auto theft, evading police and possession of burglary tools. A Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a…… MORE
Most COVID Restrictions Are Now Lifted Across California
(KMJ) – At the stroke of midnight, the state of California lifted most of its COVID-19 restrictions after becoming the first state in Nation to institute stay-at-home orders a year and three months ago. As of June 15th, there will be no more state rules on social distancing, and no more limits on capacity at…… MORE
