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
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Fresno City Councilmembers Propose Plan to Combat Slum Lords
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
Jeff Tedford Hired as Fresno State Football Coach
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 Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts 2016 Class
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
Kiesau Introduced as Fresno State Interim Football Coach
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 Woman Arrested for Financial Elder Abuse
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
Mayor Announces Next 10 Restore Fresno Neighborhoods
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
USDA Cheese Purchases May Fall Short
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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Fresno PG&E Workers Heading to Florida for Hurricane Relief
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Hurricane Matthew is heading towards Florida – and the state is preparing for the worst. PG&E announced on Thursday that 20 workers from Fresno will be heading there to help the Sunshine State in the aftermath of the category 4 storm – which is expected to bear down on the area…… MORE
