FRESNO (KMJ) — The Central Valley is expected to get cooler this week, with a new band of low pressure coming in from the Pacific Ocean. The intense heat is set to start dropping off on Wednesday in the Fresno area, with other local cities following a similar trend. “There’s a weak disturbance passing well…… MORE
Trump to Decide About Iran Nuclear Deal
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Farm Downturn Not Likely to Reach 1980’s Crisis
A report by a Farm Credit Administration economist told the Administration’s board members that the current downturn in the farm economy is not likely to reach a 1980s-style crisis. Farm Credit chief economist Stephen Gabriel said the “likelihood of this is very low,” adding that a confluence of adverse factors led to the crisis…… MORE
Criminal Charge Filed In Deadly Shooting Of Sgt. Rod Lucas
[Photo: File] UPDATE – Response to Criminal Charge Filed Against Deputy Sheriff: The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is aware that the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has chosen to file an involuntary manslaughter charge against Deputy Sheriff Jared Mullis in relation to the death of Sergeant Rod Lucas. The untimely death of Sgt. Lucas has…… MORE
Small Electrical Fire at Fresno Airport Extinguished
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An electrical fire broke out Friday afternoon at Fresno Yosemite International Airport – in an air traffic control tower. Fresno Fire says around 12:45pm, crews were alerted to a fire in an electrical closet. Power was shut off in the one isolated area where the blaze broke out. Fire Captain Kris…… MORE
US Kills ISIS Leader in Afghanistan
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Full Garza Fire Containment Expected Early Next Week
FRESNO (KMJ) — Officials with the Garza Fire now have a date for when they expect the blaze will be fully surrounded. “We feel confident we can have it contained by the 18th July,” reveals Cal Fire’s Ron Oatman. “That is the first time we’ve put that on there.” He reveals that personnel are now…… MORE
Cattle Groups Applaud Delay of Electronic Logging Requirements for Trucking
Cattle groups, including the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, applauded the proposed delay of electronic logging requirements for livestock haulers. Language in a U.S. House bill would delay the requirements mandating the use of electronic logging devices in livestock hauling trucks for one year. USCA’s Transportation Committee Chairman Steve Hilker…… MORE
Charges Filed Against Suspect In Porterville Officer Involved Shooting
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Charges are filed by the DA in Tulare County in an officer involved shooting, Saturday night. It happened inside a 99 cents store near Henderson and Indiana. 18 year-old Carmen Buttram was waving a knife, and told Porterville Police they’d have to shoot her to get her to drop it. Faering…… MORE
Brown: Cap-and-Trade “Isn’t for me, I’m going to be Dead”
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Calif. Senate Environmental Quality Committee has voted to advance the proposed extension of the controversial cap-and-trade program until 2030. The initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but opponents say it hurts small businesses, and costs taxpayers billions every year. Governor Jerry Brown showed minimal restraint, during a committee hearing on…… MORE
