Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee have asked ranking member Collin Peterson to stop negotiating on the farm bill until Chairman Mike Conaway releases the bill to the full committee. Roll Call reports Peterson is heeding the request, and says the move “will give the members information about what is actually being proposed.” The proposed…… MORE
Iconic Ferris Wheel On Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Is Closing
FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) – The iconic Ferris wheel at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is closing. After 60 years, numerous movie and TV appearances, and more than 4 million riders since 1986 alone, the ride is being retired. The Ferris wheel was down during the winter for routine maintenance, and that’s when the…… MORE
Turlock Man Pleads Guilty To Laser Strike On Sheriff’s Dept. Helicopter
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Turlock man pleads guilty on Monday to shining a laser at a sheriff’s helicopter. According to court documents, 31-year-old Roger John of Turlock — struck the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department Helicopter Air 101 — at least 5 times back in October of 2017. The beam of light caused interference…… MORE
Uber Pulls Self-Driving Fleet After Fatal Crash
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Bredefeld Slams Mayor Brand’s Business Plan: “It’s Time To Act”
FRESNO (KMJ) — A war of words is erupting between Fresno’s Mayor and one of its Councilmembers after each put forward plans to encourage more businesses to the city. Councilman Garry Bredefeld’s proposal, the “Money Back Guarantee/Business Streamlining Act,” is due to be heard by Fresno City Council on Thursday. It would set up time…… MORE
Trump Hints at Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers
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Bernstein: Trump Determined to Stop Mueller
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Senate Finance Committee Wants to Talk Trade & Tariffs
The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing this hursday, March 22, regarding the Trump Administration’s trade policy. The Hagstrom Report says that U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will be the lone witness at the proceedings. The committee chair, Republican Orrin Hatch of Utah, has been critical of President Donald Trump’s announced trade tariffs.…… MORE
Powerful Storm Approaching Calif., Warnings Issued
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A strong Pacific storm tapping into subtropical moisture is taking aim at California, raising the threat of flash flooding and debris flows. The National Weather Service says the system has the potential to bring the highest rainfall totals of the season to some parts of southwest California. The so-called atmospheric river…… MORE
Engineer Warned of Cracks Before Miami Bridge Collapse
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