2013 World Ag Expo Tickets on Sale Now!

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Tuesday, January 15th, 11:05 am

The world's largest annual agricultural exposition is just about ready-- question is, are you?

More than 1,400 exhibitors will display the latest in farm equipment, communications and technology on 2.5 million square feet of exhibit space.

The event will also feature free seminars that focus on a variety of topics important to dairy producers, farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals.

Here's what you need to know:

Dates: Tuesday, February 12-14

Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, 9 a.m.

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Safety Tips in Stormy Weather

Submitted by Kim Stephens, KMPH News

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013, 6:20am

With winter rain and thunderstorms that occur, wind can cause trees to blow over on power lines. Wet roads also cause traffic accidents that may result in autos hitting power poles. Electric power lines are designed to be out of the public’s reach.

When electric power lines fall to the ground they should be considered “live”, or energized, with electricity flowing. If you see a downed power line:  Don’t touch or try to move the power line, or anything in contact with it.  Do call 911.  Do keep yourself, children and animals far away.

If a power line falls across a vehicle:  If you’re not in the vehicle, stay far away and keep others away while calling 911.  If you’re inside the vehicle, if it’s safe, stay in the car until help arrives.

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Get Help Replacing Your Outdated Ag Equipment

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Saturday, January 12th, 7:13 am

Eight free, two-hour workshops with information and grant application assistance for replacing agricultural equipment including tractors, mobile equipment and stationary ag pumps are scheduled Jan. 14-17 throughout the Valley.

The workshops will be hosted by staff from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s grant program, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, public utility companies and the agricultural community.

“This grant program fills a big need, and we anticipate a healthy attendance at these events,” said Aaron Tarango, a District grant program supervisor.

The workshop schedule is as follows:

Monday, Jan. 14

9-11 a.m.: Kings County Administration Bldg., multipurpose room, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford

1-3 p.m.: Fresno County Farm Bureau, 1274 W. Hedges Ave., Fresno

Tuesday, Jan.

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"Majestic Mountain Loop" Links Park, Destinations

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Friday, January 11th, 11:38 am

Several tourism entities and representatives from three National Parks have unveiled a new cooperative promotion highlighting Kings, Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks.

The program, called Majestic Mountain Loop, will help visitors looking to experience some of California’s most popular attractions, was created by Visalia Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau, and Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

“We see a lot of people who come through the area looking to see as much as they can during the limited time they have on their trips.

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Be Prepared If You Want to See the Big Trees!

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Thursday, January 10th, 9:27 am

Temperatures and weather patterns can be drastically different throughout the valley—but it’s even more extreme in the national parks!

Daytime temperatures can vary 20-30 degrees depending on your location. While shorts and sandals may be appropriate in the foothills in the spring and early summer, it may not be in the higher elevations where there may be several feet of snow on the ground.

Why do I have to use tire chains here?

You can't see the Big Trees without them and you may not be safe without them!

Tire chains or cables may be required throughout most of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks due to snowfall/storms at any time between early fall through late spring/early summer.

Upon entering these chain-restricted areas, visitors need to have proper fitting chains in good repair. Ensure that chains fit and practice installing them prior to entering the parks.

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2012-2013 Holiday Detail Results Are In

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Thursday, January 3rd, 11:37 am

The 2012/13 Winter Holiday DUI Mobilization crackdown on impaired drivers wrapped up-- and resulted in fewer arrests in Tulare and Kings Counties.

Sobriety Checkpoints, Special Saturation Patrols and routine patrols netted 111 arrests from Friday, December 14th to Tuesday, January 1st, 2013.

In 2011/12 183 DUI arrests occurred during the same time period.

There were no DUI related fatal collisions reported during this time.

Law enforcement officials will be conducting more Avoid DUI operations throughout the two counties and region during Super Bowl Sunday in February and then again for local St Patrick’s Day Festivities in March.

Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help law enforcement every day: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1 anytime you encounter an impaired driver.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic

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