(CNN) – Actress Carrie Fisher, whose grit and wit made “Star Wars’” Princess Leia an iconic and beloved figure to millions of moviegoers, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. She was 60. Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by the publicist for Billie Lourd, Fisher’s daughter. “It is with a very deep sadness that…… MORE
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, known as GIPSA, announced updated regulations that propose protections against retaliatory practices against livestock producers. The Farmer Fair Practices Rules are comprised of an interim final rule and two proposed rules. The interim final rule will establish that it is not necessary to demonstrate…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno City Councilmembers Steve Brandau and Clint Olivier announced a new plan to combat slum-lord housing on Monday, in front of the Summerset Village Apartments. The plan creates an Anti-Slumlord Enforcement Team (ASET) with a landlord-tenant ombudsman, which would be someone residents with complaints can directly contact. Olivier says the plan…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Jeff Tedford will be heading back to Fresno, to lead the program he used to play for. The former Cal coach was a Bulldog quarterback in the early 80’s under coach Jim Sweeney. He also coached at Fresno State for several seasons as a quarterbacks coach and then offensive coordinator under…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Several of Fresno’s best athletes and coaches were enshrined in the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday night. Ron Adams (men’s basketball), Billy Volek (football), Bill Glasson (golf), Paul Schecter (athletic training), Yvette Roberts (women’s basketball), and the 1968 Hoover high baseball team were inducted. The Fresno Athletic Hall of…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – With Fresno State relieving football coach Tim DeRuyter of his duties on Sunday, offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau was introduced Monday as the interim football coach. Kiesau will lead the team through the final four games of the season. “It is a crazy business,” said Kiesau. “It’s never a fun time when…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from a 91-year-old woman, Eva Pearson (who is now deceased). The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Alicia Pfalzgraff was Pearson’s caretaker and had her power of attorney – which she used to allegedly steal thousands of dollars. Pfalzgraff was also allowed…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The next 10 Fresno neighborhoods to undergo revitalization are announced on Monday, making a total of 15 neighborhoods slated for care from the Restore Fresno initiative, a compilation of initiatives to improve property values, living conditions, public safety and the overall quality of life in older neighborhoods. “Hidalgo & Leavenworth together,…… MORE
Politico reports there is no guarantee the U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend all $20 million pledged last week to buy cheddar cheese surplus supplies. That’s because the first cheese purchase announced earlier this year fell short. USDA had pledged $20 million in purchases in August to offset lower global dairy markets. However, USDA…… MORE
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