As damaging as it was for more than 32 trillion gallons of rain and snow to fall on California since Christmas, a worst-case global warming scenario could juice up similar future downpours by one-third by the middle of this century, a new study says. The strongest of California’s storms from atmospheric rivers, long and wide…… MORE
California Oil Regulator Leaves Job Amid Drilling Fight
Amid a statewide battle over the future of fossil fuels, Uduak-Joe Ntuk stepped down last week as California’s top oil and gas regulator after three years in the job, state officials confirmed Wednesday. Ntuk, a former Chevron engineer and petroleum czar for Los Angeles, was appointed as head of the California Geologic Energy Management Division…… MORE
FEMA Assistance Available For Merced County Residents Impacted By Storms
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — Merced County residents that have been impacted by the recent winter storms can now receive some help with their FEMA applications. A Disaster Recovery Center has opened with the goal to help residents learn about the various programs available as they confront the damage left to their homes or property.…… MORE
New USDA Organic Enforcement Regs
USDA is strengthening the department’s Organic Enforcement final rule. The update to USDA organic regulations strengthens oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic products. The final rule implements 2018 Farm Bill mandates, responds to industry requests for updates to the USDA organic regulations, and addresses National Organic Standards Board recommendations. USDA…… MORE
1 Dead After Plane Crashes by Modesto Airport
MODESTO, CA (KMJ) – One person is killed after small plane crashes into field near Modesto Airport on Wednesday. The Cessna has crashed near the Modesto Airport east of Mitchell Rd. Firefighters have confirmed the single occupant is deceased. The cause of crash is unknown at this time. Traffic on the Mitchell Rd. Bridge is…… MORE
Shooter Stood Over California Mom Holding Baby, Killed Both
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A shooter stood over a 16-year-old mother clutching her 10-month-old baby and shot and killed them in a brazen attack in a central California farming community that left six dead, a sheriff said Tuesday. Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said the teenager was fleeing the violence early Monday when the killers…… MORE
Eagle Delivers 2 Eggs In California Nest Watched By Web Cam
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — A bald eagle has laid two eggs this month in a Southern California nest and nature lovers will watch for the hatchings via an online live feed. Mother eagle Jackie delivered the second egg Saturday afternoon amid a snowstorm near the mountain community of Big Bear east of Los…… MORE
More Rain, Snow In California From Ninth In Series Of Storms
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The ninth atmospheric river in a three-week series of major winter storms was churning through California on Monday, leaving mountain driving dangerous and the flooding risk high near swollen rivers even as the sun came out in some areas. Heavy snow fell across the Sierra Nevada and the National Weather Service…… MORE
Biden To Visit Devastated Areas Of California On Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to California’s central coast Thursday to visit areas that have been devastated by extreme weather. The White House said in a statement Monday that the president would visit with first responders and state and local officials, survey recovery efforts and assess what additional federal support is needed.…… MORE
New Poultry Production Robot
Cumberland, AGCO’s poultry production equipment brand, is introducing Scout, the world’s first ceiling-suspended robot system. The system continuously monitors broiler chickens and their poultry house environments to increase animal welfare as well as farm productivity. Scott Becker, director of North America sales for Cumberland, says, “With Scout, producers can achieve better feed conversion, early disease…… MORE
