California Federal Milk Marketing Order Approved

California dairy producers have approved a Federal Milk Marketing Order for the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the new California marketing order will be implemented October 17th, 2018, with publication of the Announcement of Advanced Prices and Pricing Factors, and affected parties must comply with all provisions beginning November 1st, 2018. USDA  says…MORE

500 Students Will Become Members Of “Parker’s Posse” With Grizzlies Mascot

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno County’s Sheriff’s Office and Department of Public Health are partnering with the Fresno Grizzlies for “Parker’s Posse” youth program. 500 students from eight Fresno County elementary schools, many of whom have never been to a Grizzlies game, will join Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims and Grizzlies mascot, Parker, on the…MORE

Student Who Allegedly Threatened To “Shoot Up” Graduation Enters Plea

FRESNO (KMJ) — The 18 year old Buchanan High School student, who allegedly threatened a shooting at his own high school graduation, entered a not guilty plea inside Fresno County Superior Court. Kyle Dwelle’s arraignment Thursday morning came after he was arrested on two counts of felony criminal threats of death or great bodily injury…MORE

Clovis Man Suspected of Shooting Ex-GF Nabbed After Chase

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) 40 year old David Brown is sitting in a jail cell on a parole violation, but many more charges are likely to be filed soon. The Clovis man is suspected of shooting his ex-girlfriend several times Tuesday and leaving her to die on a canal bank in Fresno.  The woman identified Brown…MORE

More Than 20,000 Farms Have Signed up for Dairy Program

  The Department of Agriculture this week said more than 20,000 dairy farmers have enrolled in the Dairy Margin Protection Program, which enrollment for closes Friday. USDA undersecretary Bill Northey told Politico he expects more producers to enroll in the program, compared to last year. In 2017, roughly 20,300 dairy farmers enrolled in the program,…MORE

Tickets For 31st Central California Women’s Conference Go On Sale Thursday

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tickets for the 31st Central California Women’s Conference go on sale Thursday. Organizer Jan Edwards says they are expecting a quick sellout with icon Maria Shriver as their keynote speaker. Maria Shriver is a trailblazer for empowering women and is one of the world’s leading advocates for women and Alzheimer’s.…MORE

Fresno Sees Share Of $10 Million In Cap & Trade Funding To Curb Air Pollution

  FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – The California Air Resources Board awards $10 million in grants Wednesday, to help 25 community-groups and three Native American Tribes reduce air pollution in their neighborhoods. Grants will help communities identify areas with most harmful air emissions and then take actions to reduce exposure or address the underlying cause of the…MORE