SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California woman has been charged with killing a man by ramming her car into him after accusing him of trying to run over a cat in the street, authorities said Wednesday. Hannah Star Esser, 20, was charged with murder in the death of Victor Anthony Luis, 43, and detained…… MORE
California Governor Approves Farmworker Unionization Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A broadly smiling California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined about two dozen jubilant, cheering farmworkers camped outside the state Capitol Wednesday to sign one of the most contentious bills before him this year, reversing course on a measure to help farmworkers unionize after President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris supported…… MORE
FARM BUREAU RESPONDS TO SIGNING OF AB 2183
California Farm Bureau issued a news release with President Jamie Johansson’s response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of Assembly Bill 2183. That bill is a legislative expansion of union rights for farmworkers. But Johansson says “The California Farm Bureau is deeply disappointed in Governor Newsom’s decision to sign the misguided union organizing legislation, Assembly Bill…… MORE
Governor Newsom Signs Law Expanding Farmworker Union Rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SACRAMENTO – Today, alongside advocates and farmworkers outside the State Capitol, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation expanding union rights for farmworkers. This follows the Governor, United Farm Workers (UFW), and the California Labor Federation having agreed in a letter on clarifying language to be passed during next year’s legislative session to address Governor Newsom’s concerns around implementation…… MORE
USDA Offers Grants To Increase Domestic Fertilizer Production
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the $500 million in grants, intended to spur competition in the fertilizer sector and combat price hikes on U.S. farmers. The Fertilizer Production Expansion Program is part of a government-wide effort to promote competition in agricultural markets. The Commodity Credit Corporation grants will support independent, innovative and sustainable American fertilizer…… MORE
47 Deputies Stripped of Guns After Failing Psych Tests
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office in Northern California has stripped 47 deputies — 10% of the force — of their guns and arrest powers because they failed psychological exams, it was reported Monday. It was “horrible to have to relieve the deputies of their duties, sheriff’s spokesman Lt. Ray Kelly told KTVU-TV.…… MORE
KMJ-Central Cal Food Bank’s “Feeding Families Fund Drive 2022” Exceeds Goal!
Fresno, CA – GAR Bennett challenged the Central Valley on Friday to give hope to families and children struggling with hunger. They responded to the challenge with overwhelming support. The ninth annual Feeding Families Fund Drive raised over $656,000 to help fuel Central California Food Bank’s comprehensive feeding programs. “We are honored and grateful for…… MORE
St. Louis Encephalitis Confirmed in Fresno County
The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed its first positive case and death from St. Louis encephalitis (SLE) in Fresno County in 2022. This is one of several human cases of SLE detected in California this season. “This positive case and unfortunate death is a strong reminder that everyone should take preventative…… MORE
Court Reinstates Modernized Endangered Species Rules
Modernized Endangered Species Act regulations will be reinstated after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a district court improperly vacated 2019 revisions. The appeals court found that the district court erred by reversing the regulations without determining whether they were actually unlawful. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says they appreciate the ruling…… MORE
Insurance Coverage Protected for Over 236,000 California Homeowners Following Wildfire Emergencies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As wildfires continue to threaten homeowners throughout California, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today ordered insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage following Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest emergency declarations. The Commissioner’s Bulletin shields those policyholders within the wildfire perimeter or in adjacent ZIP codes of the Mosquito and Fairview fires in Riverside, Placer,…… MORE
