The World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare is billed as the largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind. It’s Open again on Wednesday and Thursday. Nearly 1,500 exhibitors are displaying cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. In 2018, 106,700 people came from 49 states and…… MORE
California Loses Border Wall Challenge at Appeals Court
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) – A federal appeals court has rejected arguments by the state of California and environmental groups who tried to block reconstruction of sections of the U.S.-Mexico border wall. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that the Trump administration did not exceed its authority by waiving environmental regulations to rebuild…… MORE
High Speed Rail, Water, Aging, Affordability – Gov. Gavin Newsom Delivers First State of the State
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his first state of the state speech on Tuesday. Newsom’s speech as released by his office: Mr. Speaker, thank you for being a champion for all Californians – and for welcoming Jen and me into your house today. Madam Pro Tem – thank you for your…… MORE
18 Million Trees Died in California in 2018
A total of 18 million trees died in California last year, the US Department of Agriculture said Monday. “Years of drought and a bark beetle epidemic have caused one of the largest tree die-offs in state history,” said Wade Crowfoot, California Natural Resources secretary. California’s drought began in 2010 and bark beetles are insects that…… MORE
‘El Chapo’ Guzman Guilty on All Counts
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Trump: ‘I’m not happy’ about border deal
[van id=”politics/2019/02/12/trump-meeting-cant-say-happy-border-deal-remarks-ip-vpx.cnn”] Bipartisan congressional negotiators announced Monday night a deal over border security spending that, if signed, would prevent a government shutdown at the end of the week. At issue had been how to fund the Department of Homeland Security — most notably the fight over how to address President Donald Trump’s signature campaign promise…… MORE
Fresno Chaffee Working To Establish Cause In Elephant Death
FRESNO (KMJ) — Staff at Fresno Chaffee Zoo have started work to figure out why African elephant Bets passed away over the weekend. The 11 year-old’s health declined rapidly following a wellness check on Friday, when she was described as having abnormal behavior. On Saturday, Bets’ health deteriorated further and she died Saturday evening. “We…… MORE
Sen. Kamala Harris: “We Need to Legalize” Marijuana
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Court Will Reconsider Chlorpyrifos Ban
A U.S. appeals court will reconsider its recent decision ordering the Environmental Protection Agency to ban the popular California farm pesticide chlorpyrifos. The Trump administration persuaded the court to reconsider the ban, according to Reuters, as the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said it will again review former EPA administrator Scott Pruitt’s March…… MORE
Teaching Math to Honeybees
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