A 2020 wildfire that killed two people in Northern California and eventually became part of one of the largest fires in the state’s history was set intentionally in an attempt to cover up a woman’s murder, authorities announced Wednesday. Douglas Mai, 82 and Leon “James” Bone, 64, died in the Markley Fire, which started on…… MORE
Disneyland Reopens After 412 Day COVID Closure
In the early 1950s, while on an outing with his two daughters to Los Angeles’s Griffith Park, Walt Disney had an inspiration to create a family-friendly theme park that would be unique in its array of attractions. Thirty-five miles south of his movie studio in Anaheim was where Disney happened upon the perfect location for…… MORE
USDA Updates Livestock Insurance
The Department of Agriculture is updating livestock insurance policies for 2022 and beyond. USDA says the updates are designed to improve options for producers and to create additional opportunities for producers to participate. The changes include ensuring the Class Pricing Option remains available for purchase even when either the Class III or Class IV…… MORE
Fresno’s Mayor Joins 12 California Big City Mayors Asking Gov. Newsom, Legislative Leaders for $4 Billion Over 5 Years to Permanently House Homeless Californians
FRESNO, CA – The Big City Mayors (BCM), a coalition of the mayors from California’s 13 largest cities, came together virtually Thursday to ask the Governor and Legislative Leadership to include a historic $4 billion per year, multi-year investment, for a total of $20 billion, in the state budget to permanently house nearly every…… MORE
Biden to Nominate California Ag Official to USDA
President Joe Biden plans to nominate Jenny Moffit as Agriculture Department undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs. Moffitt is Undersecretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, where she previously served as Deputy Secretary from 2015-18. Before that, Moffitt spent ten years as Managing Director at Dixon Ridge Farms, her family’s organic walnut…… MORE
25-Year-Old Man Missing from Avenal
AVENAL, CA (KMJ) – The Avenal Police Department issued a missing person report for 25-year-old Eric Lopez. His family reported him missing from the City of Avenal. His family believes he may be in the San Luis Obispo area. If you believe you have seen Eric please contact the Avenal Police Department at (559) 386-5361.…… MORE
Man Arrested in Kings County, Accused of Assault with a Deadly Weapon
KINGS COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A man accused of shooting at officers has been arrested, according to deputies. Deputies were called to help the California Highway Patrol with a traffic incident in the area of 18th and Kansas Ave. in Kings County on Monday. They received reports that a milk tanker had overturned and…… MORE
Rep. McClintock: Californians Are Fleeing Newsom’s Policies
Rep. Tom McClintock of California, on Tuesday, spoke to Newsmax TV, saying the Draconian measures imposed during the lockdowns on Californians is what has spurred them to leave, as well as call for a recall. “No act of God could turn California into a less desirable place to live than in the middle of the…… MORE
Vilsack Says No Land Grab or Beef Diet Limits
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says there’s no truth to the talk that the Biden Administration wants to take land away from people and discourage consumers from eating beef to help fight climate change. Vilsack says the president wants to protect 30 percent of the nation’s land by 2030 but doesn’t plan to use eminent domain…… MORE
Fresno’s District Attorney Offers Her Opinion on Possible Newsom Recall
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom has secured the number of signatures needed to qualify for the ballot this fall, and Fresno’s District Attorney offers her take on a possible recall. Speaking with KMJ’s Broeske and Musson about the Governor’s recall, DA Lisa Smittcamp said while she approves of Gov.…… MORE
