A question in the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer finds more farmers say they will get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Ag Economy Barometer for January, released this week, finds producers’ attitudes about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine have shifted since the fall, with nearly six out of ten producers, 58%, planning to get vaccinated as…… MORE
Closure Extended for Parts of the Sierra National Forest
(Photo courtesy: U.S. Forest Service) (KMJ) – You will have to wait a little longer to access certain sites, trails and roads within the Sierra National Forest. The U.S Department of Agriculture says as a result of existing tree mortality and hazards from the Creek Fire and a recent Mono Wind event, a significant amount…… MORE
Fresno Man Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Girlfriend’s Daughter
(Photo Courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives arrest a Fresno man after learning he groomed and abused his girlfriend’s young daughter. In late January, investigators say they received information 41-year-old Brent Cox groomed the 12-year-old daughter of the woman he was dating so that he could sexually abuse her. The…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Announces Community Vaccination Sites
OAKLAND, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Biden-Harris Administration today announced a pilot project to establish community vaccination sites in Oakland and Los Angeles. These pilot sites, which will be based at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum and California State University, Los Angeles, are part of the wider effort to establish 100 vaccination sites…… MORE
17-year-old Madera Girl Missing
MADERA, CA (KMJ) – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a reported missing runaway teen, who has not yet returned home or been located. Miranda Moles is a 17-year-old girl, 5’03” 135lbs, with brown hair, brown eyes, and braces. She was last seen in the 1700 block…… MORE
Vilsack Confirmation Hearing
Joe Biden’s Agriculture Secretary nominee pledges to address discrimination across the Department of Agriculture. In the Senate Agriculture Committee confirmation hearing, Tom Vilsack told lawmakers he will also seek to remove barriers to access for anyone who qualifies for nutrition assistance. In his opening statement, Vilsack also vowed to ensure USDA is doing its…… MORE
Berkeley Poll: Gov. Newsom’s Approval Rating Plummets in California
California’s Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approval rating has reportedly dropped 14 points over the last four months amid growing recall petitions, a new poll found. The University of California, Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies survey found that 46% approve of Newsom’s job performance — down from 60% four months ago — the highest of any of…… MORE
Tiffanie Pauline Ernest
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Tiffanie Pauline Ernest of Fresno. A judge has issued a bench warrant for failing to appear in court on gun charges, including being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. In November, a Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy made a traffic stop…… MORE
6 Arrested in Hollywood Sign Prank
Six people have been arrested for altering the Hollywood sign to read “Hollyboob” in an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer. The group on Monday managed to haul a big tarp with the letter “B” over the “W” and strategically place a white dash in the center of the “D” to make it another “B.”…… MORE
Golden State Exodus: Is the California Dream Dead?
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