(KMJ) As the death toll climbed to 10 Friday morning, California’s Insurance Commissioner issued a temporary ban on companies canceling or not renewing home insurance coverage for people impacted by the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires burning in Southern California. The moratorium covers those within the perimeters of the fires and adjoining ZIP codes, whether…… MORE
Disaster & Bird Flu Help Deadline Approaching
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency is reminding producers, including dairy producers impacted by H5N1, that the deadline to apply for assistance through the ELAP Program is January 30. The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program funds are for losses due to specific adverse conditions that occurred in 2024. “The ELAP program provides…… MORE
Mayor Dyer Sworn in for 2nd Term, Karbassi Voted as Council President
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — In front of a packed council chamber Thursday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was inaugurated for his second term. A new class of councilmembers were also sworn in after being elected in November. “You’re not appointed. You’re elected by the people which you serve. So, it’s an honor,” said Mayor Dyer. Mayor…… MORE
Murder Charges Filed for Suspected DUI Driver in Deadly Central Fresno Crash
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Murder charges have been filed against a suspected DUI driver involved in a central Fresno crash that killed two men. The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed several charges, including two murder charges, against 36-year-old Joal Campbell. The DA’s office says Campbell has previously been convicted of a DUI offense back in…… MORE
SoCal Wildfires by the Numbers
By the numbers: All-in state response California’s emergency response to wildfire impacts has involved nearly every part of the state government. Assistance on the ground includes: California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Coordinating the state’s response through the activation of the State Operations Center, including the deployment of 1,040 firefighters and 260 fire engines…… MORE
Sunday Conversation With Alexan Balekian
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Bird Flu Causes First Human Death
A 65-year-old with underlying medical conditions has succumbed to avian influenza, the first human death from bird flu in the United States. Food Safety News says the patient was exposed to non-commercial backyard flocks and wild birds. Bird flu outbreaks have been reported in multiple states including California since April 2024 and mainly caused mild…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report on the Almond Market for Thursday, January 9
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Trump & Newsom Trade Barbs Over Wildfires
(KMJ) President-elect Donald Trump continues to slam Gov. Gavin Newsom for allegedly mismanaging the state which he claims lead to the deadly Los Angeles-area wildfires. Trump posted the “ultimate price is being paid” for an “incompetent governor.” “Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions…… MORE
Federal Wildfire Aid Secured for SoCal Fires
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced early Wednesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Hurst Fire burning in Los Angeles County as extreme fire weather continues in Southern California. In a news release, Gov. Newsom…… MORE
