KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Two children who were taken from their home in Kings County have been found safe after their mother was killed earlier this week. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office says a two-year-old girl and a three-year-old girl were taken from the home by their father, 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz. Maldonado-Cruz is suspected…… MORE
Fresno Grizzlies To Host Annual Job Fair February 8
Fresno, CA – The Fresno Grizzlies are preparing for the 2025 season by hosting their yearly job fair on Saturday, February 8. The annual hiring event aims to fill over 100 positions at the ballpark that are an integral part of the game-to-game success of the organization. “We love getting to welcome such a large number…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report on Eggs for Thursday, January 30
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Potential Halt On Sale Of New Diesel Trucks In California Stopped
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The sale of new diesel trucks in California won’t have to hit the brakes any time soon. That’s because the state’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule adopted in 2023 was dropped earlier this month. It would have phased out medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks by 2036. This month, the California Air Resources…… MORE
Former President Of Merced County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Sentenced For Embezzlement
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The former President of the Merced County Deputy Sheriff’s Association has been sentenced on felony embezzlement charges. Phillip Brooks was found guilty of three felony counts of grand theft by embezzlement, and a crime enhancement for the theft totaling over $100,000. He was convicted by a jury on all counts…… MORE
Man Suspected Of Killing Girlfriend, Taking 2 Children Could Be In Mexico, Kings Co. Deputies Say
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Amber Alert is in place for two missing children after their mother was found dead in Hanford on Tuesday. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office says the woman’s daughters, two-year-old Alana and three-year-old Arya, were taken from the home by their father, 23-year-old Jonathan Alexis Maldonado-Cruz. Maldonado-Cruz is suspected of shooting…… MORE
Farm Bureau Establishes 2025 Policy Priorities
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau’s annual convention adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025. “Policy priorities include everything from passing a new farm bill, enacting regulatory reform, and creating new markets for the men and women dedicated to keeping America’s pantries stocked,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. Delegates also…… MORE
Make A Card For “Valentines for Vets” Program Through California’s 21st District
MEDIA RELEASE: U.S. Congressman Jim Costa invites you to participate in California’s 21st District’s “Valentines for Vets” program. During these challenging times, everyone can use some love and kindness, especially our Veterans, through heartfelt and homemade cards. San Joaquin Valley residents and classrooms are encouraged to participate in the “Valentines for Vets” program by dropping…… MORE
New Strain of Bird Flu Hits North Valley Flock
This is the first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in the nation. It was detected on a duck farm in Merced County and Reuters says that authorities also detected the more common H5N1 strain on the same farm. Meanwhile a recent outbreak of bird flu in poultry in Georgia, the biggest chicken producer in the…… MORE
Man Suspected of Killing Girlfriend, Taking 2 Children Could be in Mexico: Kings Co. Deputies
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Amber Alert is in place for two missing children after their mother was found dead in Hanford on Tuesday. Around 4 pm, deputies found a woman dead from a gunshot wound in a home near Fourth Place and Orchard Drive. The Kings County Sheriff’s Office says the woman’s daughters, two-year-old Alana…… MORE
