The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Ricky Lee Bishop of Fresno. A judge has issued a bench warrant for failing to appear in court on a charge of assault with a firearm. Ricky Bishop visited a family member’s house to see his wife. He found her to be asleep…… MORE
Fresno Man Arrested For Pepper-Spraying “Peace in Palestine” Protesters Saturday
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — A man was arrested after police say he sprayed pepper spray at people protesting in Fresno over the weekend. It happened Saturday night at a “Peace in Palestine” protest at Blackstone and Nees Avenues. Police were called around 8:00 p.m. by somebody saying they were just sprayed with pepper spray.…… MORE
Warrant For Murder: Gang Member Still Wanted For Clovis Woman’s Death
FRESNO. CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are still searching for the gang member who plowed into a Fresno City College student’s car last week, killing her 19-year-old Hannah Pimentel died on May 12th, when her BMW was hit by a car being chased by police. 31-year old Marc Cain Rodriguez (above right)…… MORE
California Mask Mandate Not Going Away until June 15th
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California says mask mandate is not going away until June 15th. California, the nation’s most populous state – home to 39.5 million people – says it will not join many other states in ending mask requirements. The state’s Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced Monday that…… MORE
Bronaugh Confirmed as USDA Deputy Secretary
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’s grateful for last week’s confirmation of Dr. Jewell Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary of the USDA. “Dr. Bronaugh’s confirmation is historic, as she will serve as the first black woman and woman of color to be named Deputy Secretary,” Vilsack says in a statement. “Dr. Bronaugh has a long,…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Governor Newsom Presents $100 Billion California Comeback Plan
SACRAMENTO – California Governor Gavin Newsom today presented his $100 billion California Comeback Plan, the biggest economic recovery package in California history. The Governor’s Plan outlines comprehensive strategies and major investments in key areas so that California can come roaring back from the pandemic. The California Comeback Plan has one goal: hit fast…… MORE
Agrisafe Launches Agristress Network
AgriSafe Network is launching the AgriStress Response Network. The launch coincides with May as mental health awareness month. The network includes agriculture professionals committed to sharing non-proprietary information, ensuring that resources and training are widely disseminated to reduce farmer and rancher stress. The effort seeks to eliminate the stigma of seeking support for mental…… MORE
Biden Inauguration Priest Resigns Califor. University Post
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – The Jesuit priest who presided over an inaugural Mass for President Joe Biden has resigned his position as president of Santa Clara University in Northern California after an investigation found he engaged in inappropriate, alcohol-fueled conversations with graduate students. The Rev. Kevin O’Brien, at the direction of Jesuit officials, has…… MORE
Governor Newsom Seeks $1.5B for Small Businesses
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to use a portion of the state’s federal coronavirus aid to help small-business owners. The Democratic governor said Thursday that he will ask state lawmakers to add $1.5 billion to a program that gives up to $25,000 grants to small businesses. That program already…… MORE
State Audit Slams California’s Online Community College
A California lawmaker is calling for the state’s new fully online community college to be shut down after an audit found that just 12 of its 900-plus students graduated in its first year and more than 40% dropped out, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The findings about Calbright College were reported to the Legislature by…… MORE
