The reduction of meat processing capacity caused by U.S. plant closures and slowdowns has created a massive bottleneck in the nation’s meat and livestock supply chain. Nearly two dozen plants that process beef and pork products closed in April due to the COVID-19 outbreak, while many others have had to slow their production as…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Announces Workers’ Comp for Workers Who Contract COVID-19
SACRAMENTO – As California prepares to enter Stage 2 of the gradual reopening of the state this Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that workers who contract COVID-19 while on the job may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation. The Governor signed an executive order that creates a time-limited rebuttable presumption for accessing workers’ compensation…… MORE
Ag Survey At Three-year Low
Commodity price declines, supply-chain disruptions, and coronavirus concerns pushed the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer down to a three-year low in April. The barometer recorded a reading of 96, marking the first time the barometer has fallen below 100 since October 2016, and was 72 points below its record high just two-months prior.…… MORE
Porterville Teen Killed by Drunk Driver With Prior DUI Offenses
(KMJ) – A 15-year old is struck and killed in Porterville by a hit-and-run driver who was also under the influence. Porterville Police officers were called to the intersection of Olive Avenue and Westwood Street just before 7 p.m. Tuesday for reports of an injury traffic collision. At the scene, officers say a driver struck…… MORE
Fresno Mayor Announces Phase 1 of Fresno’s Reopening
UPDATE: FRESNO, CA – Fresno Mayor Lee Brand today announced the first major step in Fresno’s economic recovery, presenting the first phase of the new category of authorized businesses to re-open. The announcement was made after consultation with the Mayor’s Recovery Committee, City Manager Wilma Quan, her emergency team, Fresno City Council and the County…… MORE
Nicolas Vallez
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Nicolas Daniel Vallez of Fresno. An arrest warrant has been issued for charges of battery and dissuading a witness from reporting a crime. Last November, Nicolas Vallez was the passenger of a car driven by another man. The two got into an…… MORE
New Fed Loans Open
The Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans and EIDL Advance programs to those in the agriculture industry. SBA’s EIDL portal has been closed since April 15th. However, the Agency reopened the portal in a limited capacity this week. SBA is reopening the Loan and Advance application portal to agricultural enterprises only.…… MORE
Some Retail Reopening End of Week: Gov. Newsom
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Newsom Provides Update on California’s Progress Toward Governor’s Report Card indicates California will be prepared to move into the early phase of Stage 2 of reopening this Friday, May 8 Stage 2 allows gradual reopening of lower-risk workplaces with adaptations including bookstores, clothing stores, florists and sporting goods stores, with modifications…… MORE
Coronavirus Outbreak Reported at Two Valley Ruiz Food Sites
(KMJ) – COVID-19 outbreaks at two Ruiz Foods plants in the South Valley leave dozens of employees infected with the coronavirus. According to Tulare County health officials, as of Sunday, 77 employees have tested positive between the Dinuba and Tulare manufacturing facilities. According to a Ruiz Foods spokesperson, there was an increase in positive cases after…… MORE
OC Cities Fight Gov. Newsom’s Beach Closures
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