Farmers looking for organic certification on all or part of their operations can get some financial help from Rabo Agrifinance. The company has developed a loan product so farmers can get the capital they need up front to help with costs associated with changing production practices. Farmers can then schedule loan repayments when they…… MORE
Fast-Moving Wild Fire Torches Homes in Los Angeles
(photo courtesy: KABC ) (KMJ) – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti confirms several homes have been lost as city fire crews continue to battle a wind-driven wild fire that broke out early Monday morning. This blaze broke out around 2 a.m. in the Sepulveda pass of the 405 near the Getty Center Museum. It quickly…… MORE
Madera County Body Confirmed to be That of Missing Teen
(KMJ) – An autopsy conducted on a body found last week in a rural part of Madera County confirms it is that of a teen reported missing earlier this month. 16-year old Josephine Jimenez was last seen near Gateway and Yosemite in the city of Madera back on October 15th. And Madera County Sheriff’s…… MORE
Students Go Behind the Scenes at Fresno City College’s Journalism Conference
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Future journalists got a sample of the business from media professionals in the Central Valley. Fresno City College held its High School Journalism Conference, Friday morning. A variety of workshops at Fresno City College featured on-air broadcasters, radio anchors, public relations specialists, camera operators, people behind the scenes and in…… MORE
Lindsay Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
TULARE, CA (KMJ) – A man from Lindsay is sentenced to life in prison for murder. On Friday in Tulare County Superior Court, 30-year-old Joshua Stepp was sentenced for the 2012 murder of 19-year-old Michael Avalos at a house in Lindsay. On the morning on September 14, 2012, Stepp was at his friend’s house in…… MORE
As 850,000 Residents, 36 Counties Prepare For Power Outages, Governor Newsom Releases Funding
GEYSERVILLE – Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Sonoma and Los Angeles Counties due to wildfires. PG&E announced that 36 counties could lose power as part of its plan to reduce the chances of a fallen line sparking a wildfire in areas with a heightened fire risk. An…… MORE
Garden of Innocence Burial Ceremony for Two Abandoned Babies in Fresno County
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A burial service for two babies: Sally and Charity, abandoned in Fresno County, will be held Saturday, October 26th, 2019. Twice a year Garden of Innocence ensures that children found abandoned or left unidentified are given a loving goodbye. Members of the public are invited to the ceremonies. …… MORE
Gov. Newsom Speaks of Fires, Utility Mismanagement
LOS ANGELES, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference in Los Angeles, Thursday morning on the fires and ongoing public safety power shutoffs. The governor, standing with Cal Fire officials, emergency response and health and human services leaders, chastised the utilities for the power outages. More than half a million people in…… MORE
Red Carpet Rolled Out For “The Gallows Act Two”
Fresno, CA (KMJ) – Hollywood and Fresno meet, as the premier of “The Gallows Act 2”, a national film, shot here in Fresno was premiered. The movie is playing in select theaters starting October 25th. Our Dana West attended the event and has all you need to know. Click to listen below. … MORE
Beef Labeling Issues
The United States Cattlemen filed a petition for rulemaking with the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to address “Product of the USA” and “Made in the USA” claims on U.S. beef. The USCA says since the repeal of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) back in 2015, there is no clear definition of what…… MORE
