“Enjoy the Super Bowl Responsibly: Make a Game Plan to Drive Sober” Says Fresno County’s District Attorney

Fresno, Calif. – The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office is reminding football fans to stickto the “Go Safely” game plan and designate a sober driver if you plan on drinking at a Super BowlLVI watch party. On Super Bowl LVI Sunday (Feb. 13, multiple Fresno County law enforcement agencies will haveadditional officers on patrol looking…MORE

Gov. Newsom Announces $312 Million for New Clean California Projects to Beautify & Revitalize Public Spaces Across State

SAN FRANCISCO – As part of his landmark $1.1 billion Clean California initiative, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the award of $311.7 million for 126 beautification projects along the state highway system – with 98 percent of the projects benefiting historically underserved or excluded communities. Designed to foster cultural connections and civic pride, the projects…MORE

New Campaign Targets Fresno Litter Bugs

(KMJ) – Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer launches a new campaign to crackdown on litter across the city. This multi-media effort encourages residents to do their part to keep Fresno clean by properly disposing their waste, such as paper wrappers, empty bottles and cans, and cigarette butts. The campaign theme is “Don’t Be A Litterhead” and…MORE

Tracking Fertilizer Price Increases

Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service details the increase in fertilizer prices. Fertilizer represents an average of 36% of a farmer’s operating costs for corn and 36% for wheat according to estimates by USDA. Fertilizer prices declined from 2014 through 2017 before a gradual increase in 2019. In late 2021, prices began to spike alongside…MORE

Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Ex-Trump Adviser Peter Navarro

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection subpoenaed former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Wednesday, seeking to question an ally of former President Donald Trump who promoted false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election. The committee is demanding information and testimony from Navarro, who they say was…MORE

Ag Exports Shatter Records

U.S. Agriculture posted its highest annual export levels ever recorded in 2021. The final 2021 trade data published by the Department of Commerce shows that exports of U.S. farm and food products totaled $177 billion. The total beat the 2020 figure by 18% and eclipsed the previous record set in 2014, by 14.6%. Agriculture Secretary…MORE

Man Suspected of Shooting Pregnant Wife in Lindsay Faces Attempted Murder, Assault Charges

LINDSAY, CA (KMJ) – The District Attorney in Tulare County says a 41-year-old man is being arraigned Tuesday for trying to murder his pregnant wife in Lindsay. DA Tim Ward has announced attempted murder charges against Antonio Salas Cisneros Ward says the 41 year-old allegedly shot at his pregnant wife and unborn baby on last…MORE

Newsom Recall Election Cost California Taxpayers $200 Million

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The election of whether to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom cost taxpayers just over $200 million. The final tally released Thursday by the Secretary of State’s office is about 28% less than what state officials had budgeted. The state Legislature set aside just over $278 million for the Sept. 14 election.…MORE

McConnell Rebukes RNC, Calls Jan. 6th ‘Violent Insurrection’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the “violent insurrection” on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it’s not the party’s job to police the views of lawmakers. As former President Donald Trump has downplayed the attack by his supporters last year —…MORE

Group Falls Through Ice While Skating at Reservoir; 1 Dead

DOWNIEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A group of people was skating on a Northern California reservoir when the ice broke and six of them plunged into the frigid water, including one who was later found dead, authorities said. The group of eight was skating at the Stampede Reservoir, north of Lake Tahoe, when the accident happened…MORE