Home Care In Fresno, CA

FRESNO COUNTY, CA - Tuesday evening, a preliminary 2.3 magnitude quake was registered close to Huron, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 7:09 p.m., the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 4 miles, with its epicenter approximately 1 mile northeast of Huron.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

What to know about earthquakes

Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says. It replaces the old Richter scale. Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause much damage, according to Michigan Tech. Earthquakes below 2.5 magnitude are seldom felt by most people.

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. They can happen anywhere, but are most common in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico and Washington, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them cause damage.

What to do during an earthquake

If an earthquake strikes, it's best to protect yourself right away. Here are tips from experts:

If you're in a car: Pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.

If you're in bed: Turn face-down and cover your head with a pillow.

If you're outdoors: Stay away from buildings. Don't go inside.

If you're inside: Stay and don't run outdoors. Stay away from doorways.

The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say. "Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy," officials say. "If you're using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops." Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible. If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows. Once under a table, officials say you should hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it.

"There can be serious hazards after an earthquake, such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines," officials say. "Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake. Be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock."

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey

United Robots California

Lion Farms LLC used illegal, unsafe transportation during February 2024 fatal incident

January 7, 2025 - FRESNO, CA – A federal court has ordered a California-based agriculture employer and its owners to

pay back wages and penalties after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation determined the employer neglected to transport agricultural workers in safe vehicles, related to a deadly crash, a violation of federal law.

The court action follows an investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division into Lion Farms LLC after a Feb. 23, 2024, fatal vehicle crash that claimed the lives of seven employees and severely injured another. The division found that Lion Farms – owned and operated by Alfred, Bruce, and Daniel Lion – violated the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act by failing to ensure agricultural workers were transported to and from their field sites in safe vehicles, and using unlicensed drivers and vehicles without adequate insurance coverage.

The Lion Farms employers also charged workers a transportation fee, which investigators deemed illegal because of the violations associated with the transportation of the workers. The division calculated that the employers owed $39,013 in back wages to 12 employees. The employers also failed to disclose workers’ permanent addresses and employer identification numbers on wage statements.

The consent judgment, entered on Aug. 26, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, enjoins the employers from future MSPA violations and ordered Lion Farms LLC and its owners to pay $89,886 in civil money penalties on top of the $39,013 in back wages.

“Federal agricultural laws have strict provisions that must be met for employers to employ migrant and seasonal workers,” said Regional Solicitor Marc Pilotin in San Francisco. “This case serves as a stark and solemn reminder of the importance of these provisions. We will continue to use every litigation tool at our disposal to ensure employers meet their obligations and bad actors are held accountable.”

Headquartered in Selma, California, Lion Farms LLC cultivates, grows, and harvests approximately 871 acres of grapes for raisins in Fresno and Madera counties. The company sells their raisins to Lion Raisins Inc. and other packing houses for distribution to major retailers nationwide.

The Wage and Hour Division offers multiple compliance assistance resources, including an agriculture compliance assistance toolkit, to provide employers the information they need to comply with the law. Employers and workers can contact the division at its toll-free number, 1-866-4-US-WAGE (487-9243).

The division’s PAID program offers employers an opportunity to self-report and resolve potential minimum wage and overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as certain potential violations under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Learn more about the Wage and Hour Division, including a search tool to use if you think you may be owed back wages collected by the division. Download the agency’s free timesheet app for Android and iOS devices to ensure hours and pay are accurate.

Source: U.S. Dept.of Labor

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Parents may need to pay higher childcare costs in California until further notice.

On Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced it is freezing $10 billion in program funding due to alleged fraud.

All five states impacted are Democratic: California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois, and New York.

Officials said families in Fresno County will likely be impacted by the frozen federal funds, as more than 52% of residents rely on social services.

"Our families are going to feel the pain, unfortunately," said Luis Chavez, Fresno County Supervisor for District 3.

Chavez blasted the Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday after the federal agency cited fraud as the reason for freezing $10 billion in funding for childcare services.

President Trump targeted California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Truth Social, stating that "Fraud Investigation of California has begun," but didn't specify what is being investigated or what the alleged fraud is.

Gov. Newsom's Office responded in a statement to Action News, laughing, calling Trump "a deranged, habitual liar," and claiming Newsom has blocked over $125 billion in fraud.

"To me, it's shameful. And it's a bad time, because right now, as we're seeing, inflation is still high, gas prices are still high, energy costs, rent, mortgages," said Chavez.

Included in rising costs: childcare.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that daycare and preschool costs increased 4.7% in the past year.

Chavez's colleague, Nathan Magsig, also worries about the impact but says something has to be done.

"I am very concerned with how this is going to impact residents here in Fresno County, but I do welcome the federal government to come in and make sure where there is fraud and abuse and waste, that, of course, is cut out," said Magsig, who represents Fresno County's 5th district.

"If there are folks, or organizations, or entities that are engaging in this, let's focus on prosecuting them and not just blanketly say a whole state is committing fraud. We know that's not accurate. We know that's not real," said Chavez.

The Trump Administration said that in California, CalWORKs, which provides benefits such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and EBT, lost more than $108 million in cash benefits due to welfare fraud.

Childcare programs in all five impacted states were frozen due to what officials called "rampant fraud" and "giving money to illegals," according to a senior Trump Administration official.

"What's very disappointing is that it seems to be a very politicized move. Only five democratic states were affected by this," said Chavez.

"There needs to be more restrictions put into place as people receive benefits. We need to make sure that only those individuals who are qualified and who are here in the United States are receiving those benefits. Not other individuals who maybe are in prison or live in other countries," said Magsig.

As county officials await information on which local programs will be directly affected, they say they're working to mitigate potential impacts.

FRESNO COUNTY, CA - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 2.5 magnitude quake shook near Avenal Friday evening.

The tremor rattled the area at 7:33 p.m. It occurred at a depth of 5 miles with the epicenter located about 6 miles north-northwest of Avenal.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Quakes past week

Two tremors, greater than magnitude 2.5, have been recorded nearby during the last week. The more significant, a 3.3 magnitude quake, was detected close to San Lucas seven days earlier. The other, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake, occurred near Stratford on December 21.

What to know about earthquakes

Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says. It replaces the old Richter scale. Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause much damage, according to Michigan Tech. Earthquakes below 2.5 magnitude are seldom felt by most people.

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. They can happen anywhere, but are most common in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico and Washington, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them cause damage.

What to do during an earthquake

If an earthquake strikes, it's best to protect yourself right away. Here are tips from experts:

If you're in a car: Pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.

If you're in bed: Turn face-down and cover your head with a pillow.

If you're outdoors: Stay away from buildings. Don't go inside.

If you're inside: Stay and don't run outdoors. Stay away from doorways.

The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say. "Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy," officials say. "If you're using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops." Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible. If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows. Once under a table, officials say you should hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it.

"There can be serious hazards after an earthquake, such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines," officials say. "Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake. Be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock."

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey

United Robots California

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this year will require manufacturers of corn-based flour products like tortillas and tamales to add a new ingredient to their mix. A local tortilleria says they’re not opposed to the change.

AB1830 was authored by Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula with the idea that adding folic acid to corn masa product would help bring down birth defects in the Latino community.

In a statement to YourCentralValley.com, Arambula said in part, “We know that folic acid is vital in preventing birth defects, and food is the best way to get folic acid into diets. Such fortification has been federally required since 1998 in enriched cereal grain products, but it wasn’t made compulsory for corn masa flour and wet masa products. Data and research have since shown that this led to a disproportionate and higher risk of birth defects in the Latino community.”

Now that AB1830 has been signed into law, large-scale manufacturers must add folic acid to their mix.

Tortillería Ortuño Co-Owner Daniel Zamora says even though his business doesn’t meet the criteria for large-scale manufacturers, his trucks produce thousands of tortillas daily. All of them have folic acid in them already.

“Corn already contains some folic acid,” Zamora said. “I don’t think adding a little bit more will make a difference.”

Zamora has 17 years of experience making tortillas in Michoacan. His father-in-law, who is the co-owner of their tortillería, has over 30 years of experience. They say the community only stands to gain from the new law.

“In Mexico, doctors recommend women take folic acid before and after their pregnancy,” Zamora said. “This is a good benefit that will not change the taste [of tortillas] at all.”

Customers in line at Zamora’s truck, like Frances Rivas, say Tortillería Ortuño has the best tortillas and they also agree the new law is nothing to worry about.

“I work in labor and delivery,” Rivas said. “This is amazing. I think this is great. This is healthy food. Great. You know, it’s like it’s homemade. You know, it’s the best food you can get.”