Politico is reporting that Tom Vilsack may be Joe Biden’s number one choice for Secretary of Agriculture. However, the article also says the final decision isn’t made yet. The Hagstrom report quotes a source with ties to Vilsack, saying, “I think this is still very much in flux.” Vilsack was the ag secretary for…… MORE
Judge: LA County Acted ‘Arbitrarily’ in Banning Outdoor Dining
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Oklahoma Police Deputy Chief Paco Balderama Announced as Fresno’s New Police Chief
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department formally announced Paco Balderama as the city’s new police chief Tuesday afternoon, making him Fresno’s 23rd law enforcement leader and first Hispanic Chief of Police. Balderama was born in El Paso, Texas, is a Mexican-American, and a twin – his brother, Beto, also currently works for…… MORE
Elon Musk Relocates to Texas, Criticizes ‘Complacent’ California
Elon Musk has moved to Texas to focus on two big priorities for his companies: SpaceX’s new Starship vehicle and Tesla Inc.’s new Gigafactory, currently under construction in Austin. There also are potentially enormous tax implications for Musk, who recently became the world’s second-wealthiest person. Texas has no personal income tax, while California imposes the…… MORE
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Holiday Meals to Kings County Elderly
KINGS COUNTY, CA (KMJ) — The Kings County Commission on Aging is in need of volunteers to help deliver holiday meals to seniors in need. The Meals on Wheels program will be delivering the holiday meals on Monday, Dec. 14, Tuesday, Dec. 15, and Monday, Dec. 21. Drivers can sign up for any or…… MORE
10,000 US Restaurants Expected to Close In Next 3 Weeks
About 17% of America’s restaurants have already permanently closed this year, with thousands more on the brink according to a new report. The National Restaurant Association is publicly pleading with Congress to pass new stimulus to help the industry that has been damaged by the pandemic. The group said Monday that 10,000 restaurants could close in the next three…… MORE
John Poytress
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: John Poytress of Fresno. A judge has issued an arrest warrant for failing to report to court on his charges of evading police, reckless driving and resisting arrest. A Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy made a traffic stop near Easton on a motorcycle being…… MORE
Dairy Program Signup Extension Request
The National Milk Producers Federation urges the Department of Agriculture to extend signup for the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage to January 30, 2021. The extension, NMPF says, allows dairy farmers to make better-informed choices while giving both milk producers and USDA staff strained by coronavirus-related challenges additional time to communicate. The current signup deadline…… MORE
Restaurateur Dave Fansler Lays Off 210 as Calif. Restricts Eateries
FRESNO (KMJ) As Gov. Newsom’s latest attempted crackdown on the spread of COVID-19 moves into a more restrictive territory, it’s having a seismic ripple effect on small businesses and restaurants throughout California. Prime example: Dave Fansler’s Fansler Restaurant Group which owns Pismo’s Coastal Grill, Westwoods BBQ and Yosemite Ranch Steakhouse in Fresno. In an exclusive…… MORE
Poll: Americans’ Mental Health Ratings Hit New Low
According to a new Gallup poll, America’s mental health has deteriorated to the worst point it has been in two decades. Only 34% of U.S. adults say their mental health is excellent, down from 43% last year. Experts said that while our mental health has suffered this year likely due to the coronavirus, our physical…… MORE
