An agriculture industry promotional effort known as CA Grown is celebrating and highlighting the work of California’s farmers, farmworkers, and everyone whose work helps to keep the food supply chain flowing during the month of October.. According to a CA Grown press release “This month was born out of the desire to thank our farmers…… MORE
Group Sues to Block Calif. Boardroom Diversity Law
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A conservative legal group has sued the state of California over a new law that will require hundreds of California-based corporations to have directors from racial or sexual minorities on their boards. Judicial Watch said Monday that its lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court claims the law is unconstitutional. Gov. Gavin…… MORE
Cattle Markets Bill Introduced
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson introduced the Price Reform in Cattle Economics Act. The House Ag Committee member says the bill would increase transparency in the cattle market, as well as improve risk management for producers and support new and existing meat processors. The Hagstrom Report says he wrote the bill as a response…… MORE
Blood Supply “Mini Crisis Within The Pandemic” Says Fresno County Health Official
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno County is in short supply of blood. During his Friday update, Fresno County Interim Health Director, Dr. Rais Vohra, called it a “mini crisis within the pandemic.” Dr. Vohra spoke of the desperate need for blood donations for the Central California Blood Center, and asked that people make a…… MORE
Trump Taken to Walter Reed Medical Center
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19. Trump was to depart the White House by helicopter late Friday for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a White House official said. The official said the visit was precautionary and that Trump…… MORE
FFA Introduces “Agricultural Education for All”
The National FFA organization announced its new Agricultural Education for All roadmap. The plan outlines the strategies the organization is taking to support inclusion, diversity, and equity. The FFA wants to ensure that the organization is a bully-free zone that reflects society’s demographics in membership, leadership, and staff, and celebrates individuality. “FFA is building…… MORE
President & First Lady Both Test Positive for Coronavirus
(KMJ) – President Donald Trump says he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately,” Trump tweeted just before 1 a.m. Eastern time Friday. He adds, “We will get through this TOGETHER!” The President was last…… MORE
OIR Report Finds “Unreasonable” Force During Arrest of Black Teen, Fresno Police Chief Responds
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s Chief of Police releasing a statement Thursday after the Office of Independent Review report is also released, finding unreasonable police violence in the arrest of a black teenager. The report is on the City of Fresno’s website. 17-year-old London Wallace was arrested in January of 2019. His family sued…… MORE
2020 Fresno State Football Schedule Released
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Mountain West announced its 2020 football schedule on Thursday. Subject to approval from state, county and local officials, the 8-game schedule will begin on Saturday, Oct. 24. The top two teams with the highest Conference winning percentage will face off in the MW Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 19. The schedule…… MORE
Flex Alert Issued, Californians Urged To Conserve Power
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