Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is hinting that more Coronavirus Food Assistance Program aid for farmers is on the horizon. Perdue confirmed that the Department of Agriculture is considering “shortly after Labor Day” offering a second wave of CFAP relief during a press call. Funding for the next round of payments would come from the…… MORE
Four-Year Kidnapping Investigation Nets An Arrest in Mexico
(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – A suspect sought in a February 2016 Fresno County kidnapping case is tracked down and arrested in Mexico. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says now 44-year old Miguel Carrideo was one of several masked men who kidnapped a 13-year old girl after she got off a school bus…… MORE
Competition to Advance Ag Sustainability
The Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency are launching the Nex Gen Fertilizer Challenge. The initiative is a joint partnership and competition to advance agricultural sustainability in the United States. The competition includes two challenges that seek proposals for new and existing fertilizer technologies to maintain or improve crop yields while reducing the…… MORE
Fire Concerns Prompt Closure of Wilderness in Tulare County
(KMJ) – Sequoia National Forest officials issue an order to close a portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness to protect the public during fire operations on the SQF Complex within the Sequoia National Forest. And this order will remain in effect through Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, or until rescinded. The lighting-caused Castle Fire, which started August 19th…… MORE
California Relaxes COVID-19 Rules, Allowing Some Students to Return to Class
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Governor Gavin Newsom is relaxing rules to allow “some” students to return to school and daycare during the COVID-19 pandemic.. A tweet was sent by Senator Andreas Borgeas on Wednesday announcing the information. The California Department of Public health sent out a news release Tuesday with what it calls guidance for…… MORE
More Funding for Food Box Program
President Donald Trump is making available an additional $1 billion for the Farmers to Families Food Box program. The Department of Agriculture announced the program earlier this year, along with $3 billion in funding to help farmers and consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the program, USDA purchases food from farmers including those in…… MORE
Fresno County Judge Rules Immanuel Schools Can Remain Open
(Photo courtesy: Immanuel Schools Instagram) (KMJ) – A Fresno County judge rules in favor of Immanuel Schools defiance of County heath orders to open for in-person classes. Tuesday’s ruling denies the Fresno County Environmental Heath Department’s request for a temporary injunction against the Reedley-based private Christian School. But this matter is not completely settled. The…… MORE
Anthony Fuentes
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Anthony Alfredo Fuentes of Fresno. An arrest warrant has been issued for several charges, including: Domestic violence and attempted murder. On July 28th, Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home and took a report from a woman saying Anthony Fuentes had beaten…… MORE
Livestock and Sportsmen Groups Make History
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ducks Unlimited and Safari Club International. The MOU outlines the groups’ shared commitment to the conservation of natural resources through sustainable multiple uses. The agreement also outlines the groups’ efforts to cultivate healthier ecosystems, wildlife populations, and economies through…… MORE
President Trump Approves Fire Disaster Funding for California
(KMJ) – FEMA announces federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires. President Trump’s action Saturday makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Lake, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home…… MORE
