FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — Detectives believe a white Chevy Tahoe is tied to to the killing of a Fresno man in April. They believe 56-year-old Pacer Hampton was killed sometime between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on April 13th. Deputies were called to a home in the area of Olive near Polk, for a possible…… MORE
Ag Economy Barometer Mostly Unchanged
The April Ag Economy Barometer was 178, virtually unchanged from a month earlier. Last month, the index stood at 177, and just five points below its all-time high of 183 set back in October. Compared to March, however, there was a small change in producers’ perspective on the ag economy as they became more…… MORE
Calif. Urges Residents To Vacation In-State
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – California tourism leaders are urging residents to spend their pent-up travel dollars exploring their home state as coronavirus case numbers stay low. The tourism industry is reeling from a steep decline in revenue, plummeting from $145 billion in 2019 to $65 billion last year. The state of nearly 40 million people…… MORE
Thieves Steal Tthousands of Dollars of Baseball & Lawn Equipment from Bullard High
FRESNO, CA. (KMJ) — The Bullard High School baseball program was hit by thieves over the weekend. Somebody cut the lock off C-train storage box and stole thousands of dollars in lawn and baseball equipment. Some of the items stolen were lawnmowers, an aerator, a pitching machine, buckets of baseballs, and other baseball equipment. There…… MORE
Caitlyn Jenner Unveils First Campaign Ad for CA Gov.
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Farm Bureau Launches Farm State of Mind Resource
The American Farm Bureau Federation just launched a comprehensive online directory of resources for farmers, ranchers and their families who are experiencing stress and mental health challenges. In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, the directory provides users with stress and mental health resources in every state. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says,…… MORE
Jesse Lopez
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Jesse Lopez of Mendota. A judge has issued an arrest warrant for charges of domestic violence and assault with a firearm. In February, Jesse Lopez and his girlfriend were in a car that was having engine problems. After hours of not being able…… MORE
Man Arrested in Connection to Deadly Double Shooting in Parlier
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Homicide detectives arrest a 60-year-old man from of Parlier, after they say he shot and killed 57-year-old Israel Trevino Jr. of Selma and wounded his son, 33-year-old Israel Trevino III, Sunday afternoon following an argument. At 4:19 pm on Sunday, the Parlier Police Department received a 911 call of shots fired…… MORE
Bill and Melinda Gates Announce Divorce
SEATTLE (AP) – Bill and Melinda Gates say they’re divorcing. The Microsoft co-founder and his wife, who launched the world’s largest charitable foundation, said they would continue to work together at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In identical tweets, they said they had made the decision to end their marriage of 27 years. They…… MORE
Tulare Sheriff’s Deputies Find Missing Cutler-Orosi Man
UPDATE: “We are happy to report that just before 10 this (Tuesday) morning, Santiago Escobedo was found by members of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office HEART (Homeless Enforcement Assistance Response Team) Team in Visalia and he is in good health. Thank you to everyone who helped get the word out.” – Ashley Ritchie, Media…… MORE
