The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance wants the White House to prioritize COVID-19 testing for food and agriculture workers. The group sent the request in a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue this week. The organization urges that food and agriculture workers, as part of an essential industry, be heightened…… MORE
Chinese Questions on Phase One Trade Deal
Global Times, a Chinese state-owned media company, cites sources “close to the Chinese government” who say that China may want to redo the Phase One Trade Deal with the U.S. Politico says government advisers reportedly have said China should void the deal and renegotiate the four-month-old agreement with the U.S. so it’s more favorable…… MORE
6 Calif. Counties Given OK To Reopen More Quickly
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Fresno State, Other CSU Students Not Heading to Campus in the Fall
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Students planning to attend classes at Fresno State this fall will be not be doing it at the campus, at least for the majority of students. On Tuesday it was announced that all 23 CSU campuses will be teaching almost entirely through the virtual environment. The campuses will not be closed…… MORE
Amid California’s Phase 2 of reopening, businesses left out face financial hurdles
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COVID: Elon Musk Defies Order, Reopens Tesla Factory
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Jessica Salazar
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Jessica Rosemary Salazar of Selma. An arrest warrant has been issued for charges of stalking, spousal abuse and vandalism. Last October, Jessica Salazar showed up to her ex-boyfriend’s house. He told her to leave. She responded by yelling at him and throwing jewelry…… MORE
Lawmakers Seek Help with Livestock Depopulation
A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants the Trump administration to provide guidance on how the Federal Emergency Management Agency can help farmers depopulate and dispose of livestock. Led by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, a Democrat from Minnesota, the group sent a letter to the White House. Specifically, the lawmakers request that the…… MORE
Fresno’s 144th Fighter Wing Plans State Flyover Salute
(Photo courtesy: 144th Fighter Wing) (KMJ) – The 144th Air National Guard Fighter Wing in Fresno announces its jets will make a flyover across the Golden State to salute health care workers and first responders. Here are the details shared in a news release put out Monday by the 144th: Four F-15C Eagle fighter jets…… MORE
Fresno Unified Announces Virtual Senior Celebration Dates & Summer School Plans
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Unified School District has announced new details about celebrating the school’s seniors and plans for summer school and camps. The district made the announcement on Monday through a Facebook post. All senior celebrations will be held virtually and will be streamed live. Summer camps and summer academies…… MORE
