The tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum imports are history, removing a key barrier to ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. However, Democrats are still not close to giving full support to the Trump Administration’s biggest trade victory. Agri-Pulse says Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says, “There are still many other issues that…… MORE
Body In Canal Identified As Missing Fowler Truck Driver
MERCED, CA (KMJ) – A body pulled from the Delta – Mendota Canal on Saturday is that of a missing Fowler truck driver. Crews have been looking for Satwant Bains, 56, since he went missing on I-5 last Wednesday morning. Merced County UnderSheriff Jason Goins says their deputies working with the Fresno County Sheriff’s…… MORE
Armed Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested in Southeast Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Police in Southeast Fresno arrest an armed domestic violence suspect. Around 1:00 Monday afternoon, officers searched a residence on the 2400 block of South Meridian Ave. They got a tip that 30-year-old Jeremy Johnson, a felon, was there and had a gun. Police searched Johnson’s bedroom and a .45…… MORE
Fresno Mayor Brand Announces on KMJ He Will Not Seek Re-election -Police Chief Dyer Considers Office
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Mayor Brand says he will not seek reelection. Mayor Brand making the announcement Monday on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show that he will not seek a second term. Brand’s term expires in January of 2021. He was expected to seek reelection. The 70-year-old Mayor says he wants to spend more…… MORE
Harris Unveils Plan to Close Wage Gap with Fines
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Monday unveiled her plan to close the wage gap by fining companies that fail to ensure they are paying men and women equally. The plan seeks to change where the onus falls in the current system: Instead of requiring employees to come forward to complain about equal pay, companies…… MORE
U.S. Beef Now has Full Access to Japan
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions that eliminate Japan’s longstanding restrictions on U.S. beef exports. That paves the way for expanded sales to the United States’ top global beef market. Earlier this month,Perdue met on the sidelines of the G-20 Agricultural Ministerial Meeting…… MORE
Hot-Button Calif. Housing Bill Shelved Until 2020
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McAleenan: Migrants Will Not Be Sent to Sanctuary Cities
(CNN) — Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on Sunday said that migrants detained along the southern US border will not be sent to sanctuary cities as President Donald Trump and some members of his administration have previously pushed for. Appearing on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” McAleenan was asked to respond to the President having said on…… MORE
Judge Orders Becerra to Release Pre-2019 Police Misconduct Files
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A San Francisco judge has ordered California’s attorney general to release police misconduct records predating Jan. 1, when new transparency legislation took effect. San Francisco Superior Court judge Richard B. Ulmer, Jr. on Friday also rejected arguments by Attorney General Xavier Becerra that his office should not have to release records…… MORE
DA Smittcamp Says Arambula Case Was “Not Politically Motivated”
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula is found not guilty of misdemeanor charge of child abuse, but the debate over whether the charge was politically motivated continues. On Thursday, Dr. Arambula said he will return to his duties in the state assembly, as the Democrat representing District 31. He said he will return…… MORE
