LOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Bonta is sharing tips for Californians to protect themselves amid growing concerns of fraud, price gouging, and scams occurring during this emergency. The Governor’s announcement of a state of emergency on January 7, 2025 activated price gouging protections. Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern. Bonta, LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath,…… MORE
Right to Repair Farm Equipment Lawsuit
Farm Action reacted to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against John Deere over the right to repair. The Commission alleges John Deere is illegally driving up costs by forcing farmers to repair their equipment at authorized dealers. Farm Action’s Chief Strategy Officer Joe Maxwell says they applaud the FTC for taking this bold action to…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report Thursday, January 16
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Merced County Sheriff’s Office Horses And Riders Head To Inauguration Parade
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Everything from saddles to feed, ready for a first-class send-off to the Nation’s Capitol. The Merced County Sheriff’s Posse was chosen to be in the presidential inauguration parade next week. “There’s a wow factor to it. It’s hard to explain the emotions that go with it to know that we…… MORE
Merced College Gets Funding To Extend Ag Program
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Merced College has received major funding from the Department of Labor to help expand its ag program. Merced is one of only 18 community colleges throughout the United States to receive the $1.5 million grant. The money will be used to help build the ag tech program. It’s a workforce initiative…… MORE
Living Spaces Furniture Store Coming to northeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A popular and affordable furniture store is coming to northeast Fresno. The signage for the new Living Spaces can now be seen from Highway 41 near Alluvial. The company offers a variety of indoor and outdoor furniture, as well as decorating tips. According to the Living Spaces website, a grand opening VIP…… MORE
Over 190 People Detained in Border Patrol Operation in Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Undocumented migrants in the Central Valley have been left on edge after videos of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents in Bakersfield circulated on social media. There have also been reports of Border Patrol agents being seen in Fresno County. With pain in her eyes and tears running down her face, Xochitl…… MORE
Foreign Ownership of U.S. Ag Land Increases
The latest report on foreign ownership of U.S. ag land shows that 45.85 million acres of U.S. farmland were held by foreign investors in 2023. That represents 3.61% of total privately-held agricultural land in the U.S. This marks a 1.58-million-acre, or 3.6% increase from 2022 and a five-million-acre rise since the American Farm Bureau’s last…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report on Dairy & Beef Markets for Tuesday, January 14
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Woman Taken Into Custody in Connection to 2024 Oakhurst Homicide
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman is being questioned by detectives in connection to the death of an Oakhurst man. On Monday, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office announced that Kaicey Bos was taken into custody. She was wanted for possible involvement in the homicide of 27-year-old Liam Moody. He was killed on May 24,…… MORE
