(KMJ) – Naval Air Station Lemoore confirms one of its Central Valley-based service members has tested positive for COVID-19. Here are the details the Naval base posted via its official Facebook account Thursday: On March 25, 2020, a service member supporting Fleet Readiness Center West (FRCW) in Lemoore, was tested for COVID-19 after displaying symptoms.…… MORE
Department of Justice Activates COVID-19 Fraud Hotline
(KMJ) – The Department of Justice says it has now enacted the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline. The move comes as the FBI says fraudsters have now been working overtime to scam, plot and steal your money and/or personal information during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, if you feel you have been a victim of…… MORE
Suspects Lead Sheriff’s Deputies on High-Speed Fresno County Chase
(KMJ) – Two suspects lead Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen pick-up truck. And the Sheriff’s Office put out this news release detailing Thursday’s chase: Thursday morning, a farmer in the Sanger area made a report to the California Highway Patrol that his pickup truck had been stolen. Later in…… MORE
Fresno County Sees 12 More COVID-19 Cases
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Herr are the latest numbers on coronavirus in the San Joaquin Valley, as of 5:00pm, April.w 2020. Kern County has the most cases -142. Fresno County is not far behind with 94, as 12 more people tested positive since Wednesday. 23 Travel-Related 12 Close-Contact / Person-to-Person 17 Community-Spread / Unknown Source…… MORE
More than Six Million Americans Apply for Unemployment
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus. The stunning report Thursday from the Labor Department showed that job cuts are mounting against the backdrop of…… MORE
House Ag Launches COVID-19 Webpage
The House Agriculture Committee is launching a COVID-19 resource webpage to provide information to the agriculture industry. The webpage includes resources and information for agriculture and nutrition, and will be updated as more information becomes available. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota says the page is a collection of updates, announcements and…… MORE
Fresno Sheriff’s Dispatcher Talks Armed Suspect Into Surrendering
(KMJ) – A Fresno County Sheriff’s dispatcher is credited with talking an armed suspect into peacefully surrendering to the Sheriff’s SWAT Crisis Negotiation Team. Just after 4 a.m. Wednesday, Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home on Auberry road between Blue Heron and Rock Hill Lanes for reports of a domestic violence call. Once on…… MORE
Engineer Tries to Crash Train Into USNS Mercy at the Port of LA
(KMJ) – Los Angeles-area law enforcement say an engineer deliberately ran a train off the tracks at high speed near the Port of Los Angeles. And, they say he did so in an attempt to crash into the USNS Mercy hospital ship. The Pacific Harbor Line train derailed Tuesday, running through the end of the track…… MORE
COVID-19 Impact on Farming
A poll by Farm Journal shows farmers and ranchers are concerned about uncertainty in commodity markets, the financial stability of their businesses, and the health of their families, and their workforce. The poll gaged farmer responses regarding top issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey results show 90% farmers and ranchers say they expect COVID-19…… MORE
CA Schools Superintendent: Appears Students Not Return to Campuses Before End of School Year
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Issues Statement on 2019-20 School Year Amid Current School Safety Concerns SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond released a statement Tuesday regarding the 2019-20 school year. “Due to the current safety concerns and needs for ongoing social distancing, it currently appears that our students will not be able to return to…… MORE
