The California Department of Food and Agriculture says that a total of six California horses have tested positive in recent weeks for West Nile Virus, with three of the cases in the Central Valley, one in the Sierra foothills, and two in Riverside County. Two of the horses have died. According to a…… MORE
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for the SQF Complex Fire
(Photo courtesy: Tulare County Fire) (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office orders mandatory evacuations as the SQF Complex fire continues to grow in the Sequoia National Forest. The Evacuation Order issued Friday by Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is still active for the communities of: Cedar Slope, Ponderosa, and Pyles Camp. And, an Evacuation Advisory…… MORE
Lawmakers React to the Death of Former State Legislator Tom Berryhill
(KMJ) – Lawmakers from across California continue to react to news of the passing of former State Assemblyman and Senator Tom Berryhill. It was announced Saturday the current Sanislaus County Supervisor passed away, but his cause of death has yet to be released. He was 67. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors,…… MORE
Ballot Boxing 8.29.2020: Jeremy “Spike” Cohen, Ryan Cassin & Dr. Reshale Thomas
Guests on Ballot Boxing with Aaron Abeytia this weekend are Libertarian VP candidate Jeremy “Spike” Cohen, political strategist Ryan Cassin, and Fresno psychologist Dr. Reshale Thomas. Topics include third-party prospects, shifting strategies among the Democratic and Republican parties, as well the psychological effects of the pandemic and toxic political climate. … MORE
Governor Newsom Unveils Blueprint for a Safer Economy, Living with COVID-19
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More CFAP Funding Possible after Labor Day
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
