(Photo courtesy: Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a second suspect after a pair of men reportedly beat and rob a Valley fruit stand vendor. Saturday, just before 3:30 p.m., a Sheriff’s Detective was driving near Road 204 and Avenue 256 in Exeter when he saw…… MORE
Demo “Climate-Friendly” Ag Plan Gets Mixed Reaction
The House Democrats’ climate change committee released an ambitious framework for slashing greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition says those plans include agriculture playing a key role in the goal. The emission cutting would be achieved in part by ramping up conservation programs for ag producers that cover…… MORE
South Valley Teen Busted for Sharing Child Pornography
(Photo courtesy: Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – A tip given to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office sets off a month-long investigation into the distribution of online child pornography. It lead to the Wednesday arrest of 18-year old Britney Vasquez of Orosi. Investigators say she created a fake social media account and then shared dozens of nude…… MORE
Search Continues for Silver Car Involved Fatal Fresno Hit-And-run
(Photo Courtesy: California Highway Patrol) (KMJ) – The California Highway Patrol is now searching for a 2010 to 2013 silver Toyota Corolla believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident Wednesday afternoon in Fresno. Officers say a man in his 60s was struck and killed by this type of vehicle around 5 p.m. while…… MORE
Shortage of Ag Inspectors
A coalition of more than 150 agricultural organizations is urging Congressional appropriators to close an estimated $630 million funding shortfall for Agricultural Inspectors at ports-of-entry. The coalition stated its case in a letter written to key members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. Customs and Border Protection Specialists, Technicians, and Canine Teams inspect…… MORE
Fresno Man Accused of Raping Young Girl He Met Online
(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Sex Crimes Unit arrest a 32-year old Fresno man for rape and several other sexual assault charges. Monday, the parents of a 12-year old girl contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report their daughter mission. She returned home on her own but then told…… MORE
Salvador Velasquez
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Salvador Velasquez of Fresno. A bench warrant has been issued for failing to report to court on several firearms charges, including being a felon in possession of a gun. In March, detectives with the auto theft task force, Fresno HEAT, contacted Salvador Velasquez,…… MORE
China Clampdown on Imports
China’s General Administration on Customs is asking some exporters to sign forms guaranteeing their products are free from COVID-19 contamination. Politico says that’s not sitting well with many U.S. food producers, who say they’re hesitant to sign off on the new safety protocols when they say it’s highly unlikely their food can even carry…… MORE
FFA National Convention Goes Digital
The National FFA Organization announced last week that the 2020 National FFA Convention and Expo will be held virtually. “We wanted to ensure that our members and guests had the full convention experience,” says Mark Peoschl, National FFA CEO. “After a discussion with the Board of Directors, the decision was made to move forward…… MORE
Teens Home Alone Become Victims of Home Invasion
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ News0 — The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says a 15-year-old boy and his 13-year-old sister were home alone, when a homeless man forced his way inside. Deputies say the boy kept 23-year-old Steven Vega distracted, and away from his sister’s room. Vega then found the keys to a Camaro in the drive…… MORE
