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Yearly Archives: 2017
U.K. and U.S. Taking First Steps to Trade Deal
British International Trade Secretary Liam Fox and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer have taken the first steps towards a U.S.-U.K. free trade agreement. They recently met to create a working group that will “lay the groundwork” for a bilateral trade deal, according to Politico. However, official negotiations cannot begin until the United Kingdom formally…… MORE
Brown Signs Cap-and-Trade Extension
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – California’s signature climate initiative will continue for another decade. Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined his successor Jerry Brown on San Francisco’s Treasure Island Tuesday as Brown signed a bill keeping cap and trade alive until 2030. The program puts a cap and a price on carbon emissions. It was created…… MORE
WalletHub: Valley Home to Some of the Least-Educated Cities
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno, Modesto, Bakersfield, Visalia, and Porterville are among the least-educated cities in America, according to a new WalletHub report. Analysts looked at the nation’s top 150 metro areas, and examined 9 key factors, including college degree attainment, and the quality of public schools. Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Washington D.C. score at the…… MORE
Detweiler Fire Relief
The Red Cross urges everyone to follow evacuation orders from local law enforcement and have an emergency kit ready go for any disaster including wildfires. Visit http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/wildfire to learn more. Visit redcross.org/safeandwell to reconnect with loved ones that might be missing during a disaster. The Safe and Well website is an easy-to-use online tool to help families and individuals…… MORE
Detwiler Fire Now 65% Contained, 63 Homes Destroyed
Details provided by CalFire: County: Mariposa County Location: Detwiler Rd and Hunters Valley Rd, 2 miles east of Lake McClure Acres Burned – Containment: 78,900 acres – 65% contained Structures Threatened: 1,500 Structures Destroyed: 63 residences, 67 minor structures and 1 commercial structure destroyed. 13 residences damages and 8 minor structures damaged Evacuations: Evacuation Orders…… MORE
Senate Votes to Advance Healthcare Debate
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Mother “Took Immediate Action” To Free Son From Registered Sex Offender
MADERA (KMJ) — A registered sex offender has been identified as the man who tried to snatch an eight year old boy from a Madera apartment complex laundry room. Michael Bland is alleged to have entered the room along with a mother and her son Monday evening, locking the door, turning off the lights, grabbing…… MORE
Multiple Rounds of NAFTA Negotiations Expected
A top official from Mexico expects between six to nine rounds of negotiations between the United States, Mexico and Canada on the North America Free Trade Agreement. Mexico’s Economy Minister says NAFTA members are looking at avoiding gaps of more than three weeks between negotiating rounds with a view to making quick progress, according…… MORE
Disaster Drills Underway At Save Mart Center
[File Photo: Liz Kern/KMJ] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Valley first responders are preparing… disaster drills are being conducted at the Save Mart Center. Fresno Fire Deputy Fire Chief Todd Tuggle says it’s the chance to do a large scale run-through for a real life scenario. “On multi-casualty events, they are… more often then not they…… MORE
