California State University (CSU) Chancellor Timothy P. White has appointed Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Ph.D., to serve as interim president of California State University, Fresno. Jiménez-Sandoval currently serves as Fresno State’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. Jiménez-Sandoval will assume the leadership of the university on January 4, 2021 with the departure of current Fresno State president Dr.…… MORE
California Pumpkin Production Value Tops Nation
Pumpkins are one of the most famous symbols of fall, and the Department of Agriculture is highlighting the top ten pumpkin producing states. Just in time before Halloween, in a report by the Economic Research Service, USDA notes production is widely dispersed throughout the United States, with all States producing some pumpkins. However, about…… MORE
Marco Antonio Barrera
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Marco Antonio Barrera of Fresno. A judge has issued an arrest warrant for a probation violation related to his charge of domestic violence. The girlfriend of Marco Barrera knocked on the door of their restroom at home. She told Barrera, who was inside,…… MORE
Organic Fresh Produce Sales Grow
Organic fresh produce in the third quarter of 2020 saw a continuation of trends established in March of this year, with elevated sales across the entire category. A report by the Organic Produce Network shows fresh produce sales topped $2.2 billion for the quarter and accounted for 12% of all produce sales, compared to…… MORE
Fresno County Library Branches To Serve As Voting Centers
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Public Library will open seven of its branches to serve as in-person voting centers for the 2020 election. These voting centers will open on Saturday, October 31st through Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. They will be open to voters who need assistance, want to vote on an accessible tablet, need to…… MORE
“Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” Returns
The holidays may look a little different in 2020. However, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Beef Checkoff want one thing to remain the same, and that’s beef. “Beef. It’s What’s for Holiday Dinner.” For the first time since 2003, the iconic “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” brand will be on television. It…… MORE
Thousands Without Power in Largest PG&E Safety Shutoff of 2020
(KMJ) – More than 1 million people are now without power during what Pacific Gas and Electric says could be the strongest wind event in California this year. As many as 361,000 of its customers in 36 counties are expected to be affected by planned outages in northern California and another 71,000 could be affected in…… MORE
Disneyland’s Ongoing Closure Could Be $5 Billion Loss for SoCal Economy
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California Organic Sales Up
The Department of Agriculture’s 2019 Organic Survey finds total sales of $9.93 billion in organic products, an increase of $2.37 billion, or 31%, from 2016. Released by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the report shows there were 16,500 certified organic farms, a 17% increase from 2016, which accounted for 5.5 million certified acres, an…… MORE
Top Cal Organic Products
A new study by the University of California shows that cow milk is state’s biggest selling organic product. That study also reveals that strawberries, carrots and grapes are the state’s other top organic products. The University of California study points out that farmers produce more than 360 organic crops and commodities, with sales generating over…… MORE
