SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California has become the first state to ban workplace and school discrimination against black people for wearing hairstyles such as braids, twists and locks. Democratic Sen. Holly Mitchell of Los Angeles, a black woman who wears her hair naturally, says the bill hits back against stereotypes about what is professional in…… MORE
Justice Department: Use of Deadly Force Down in Calif.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Law enforcement agencies in the Golden State have reported 628 cases for last year of deadly force or serious bodily injury. New figures from California Department of Justice show a decline of 20 percent, in just 2 years. The drop comes as the Democratic legislative majority has sought to increasingly restrict the…… MORE
Judge to Reassess $80 Million Award in Monsanto’s Roundup Cancer Case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A federal judge says he will reconsider a jury’s $80 million damage award to a cancer victim who used Monsanto’s Roundup weed-killer. The San Francisco Chronicle reports U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria said at a hearing Tuesday that he will reduce but not entirely eliminate punitive damages for what he called…… MORE
Jury: San Jose Officers Used Excessive Force in Killing
FRESNO (KMJ) – A federal jury has found that two San Jose police officers used excessive force when they fatally shot a man as he experienced a suicidal breakdown in front of his home three years ago. The Mercury News reports the verdict announced Tuesday by a six-member jury panel also recommended a $2.6 million…… MORE
Farmers More Optimistic
Ag producer economic outlook took a jump up in June as producers seemed to be more encouraged about the future of the agricultural economy. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased its index reading to 126, a jump of 25 points from May. The index of Current Conditions saw a modest 13-point increase…… MORE
One Son Dead, Other in Critical Condition, Strathmore Mother Charged with Murder
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A Strathmore mother is charged with the murder of her child. District Attorney Tim Ward has announced criminal charges against Sherri Telnas, age 45, for an incident occurring on June 29, 2019, resulting in the drowning death of her 12-year-old son and the injury of her 7-year-old son. Telnas…… MORE
CCSPCA Reduces Reclaim Fees Over 4th Holiday
CCSPCA Announces Limited-Time Reclaim Fee Reduction WHO: Central California Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CCSPCA) WHAT: CCSPCA Announces Limited-Time Reclaim Fee Reduction WHEN: Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 7, 2019 WHERE: 103 S. Hughes Ave., Fresno, CA 93706 WHY: More pets become lost as a result of the Fourth of July…… MORE
Fresno Co. Deputy Injured After Shots Fired in Tollhouse
UPDATE: Suspect is in custody. TOLLHOUSE, CA (KMJ) – A dispute over property lines leads to the injury of a Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy in Tollhouse. Spokesman Tony Botti says it happened in the area of Quail Mountain Lane and Hidden Hollow Lane. Sheriff Margaret Mims says they got a call of shots fired…… MORE
Newsom Plans Ongoing Funding for Undocumented Immigrants
FRESNO (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $214.8 billion operating budget that expands the state’s Medicaid program to include people 25 and younger living in the country illegally. Monday, Newsom told a crowd of supporters he plans continue expanding that coverage next year and in 2021. The issue is becoming more prominent in the…… MORE
CoBank: Record Rains, Trade Problems Upend Ag Economy
CoBank says the world’s economy is continuing to slow down and the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute is one of the reasons. While there are hopes that the two countries will continue talks, CoBank says optimism for the trade dispute ending in 2019 is fading. In addition to the trade challenges, too much rainfall has…… MORE
