[van id=”politics/2018/03/02/trump-trade-wars-are-good-phillip-newday.cnn”] WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Donald Trump dug into his protectionist trade position on Friday, arguing that trade wars can be good and vowing to slap reciprocal tariffs on any goods even as his actions rattle markets and anger US allies. The tweets were a retrenchment of long-standing views on trade that Trump hopes…… MORE
Valley College Ag Student is National Champ
According to a Fresno State announcement, junior Tim Truax of Turlock was honored as the national champion of the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Collegiate Discussion meet in February held in Reno. Truax earned a $2,250 scholarship for his ability to analyze industry issues and create solutions. The competition had 58 entrants…… MORE
ICE Raid Nabs 232, Some in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 232 individuals were busted during the latest ICE raid, including several from Fresno. Of those arrested, 180 were either convicted criminals, had received a final deportation notice, or had illegally reentered the u.s. The 4-day raid stretched from Bakersfield up to the Oregon border.… MORE
Skiers – China Peak Reopens Friday!
UPDATE: AS OF 4;15 PM THURSDAY MARCH 1 * 14″ so far as of 4:15 PM since 5 AM this morning, snowing hard. * Open tomorrow, 9AM-4PM. * Now open Friday-Monday, 9AM-4PM through hopefully late April. * Open this weekend Chairs 1, 2 (new quad), 4, 6 & 7 plus beginner area, most terrain open. * Inn…… MORE
Winter Storm Prompts Evacuation Order For Areas Of Santa Barbara County
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for parts of Santa Barbara County in the area where the Thomas Fire, Sherpa Fire and Whittier Fires burned. In preparation for evacuation, Santa Barbara County is advising you: Put together important documents and contact numbers. Fill up your gas tank Fill any…… MORE
Year-Round Fundraising Approved By Council To Match Federal Court Ruling
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has approved a change to the municipal code, allowing year-round fundraising for candidates seeking local political offices. The motion was approved by district representatives Thursday, but further discussion on the issue is expected at a future meeting. A ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in February (Zimmerman…… MORE
Scientists detect ‘fingerprint’ of earliest light in the universe
[van id=”world/2018/03/01/earliest-light-universe-lon-orig-bks.cnn”]… MORE
Ag Committee Members Press USDA on Payments to Deceased Farmers
Senate Ag Committee members Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan raised concerns with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency about farm program payments to deceased farmers. The Senators sent a letter to the agency, saying that they need to be careful stewards of taxpayer money and work to avoid wasteful payments. The…… MORE
Alleged Burglar Tries To Cash Stolen Check in Porterville
(KMJ) – Porterville Police hope you can help them nab an alleged burglar. Officers say the man in these photos is sought in a February 21st home burglary on the 1600 block of West Morton Avenue. Officers say he broke into the home between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm and took several items including a…… MORE
7 Warrants Served In Bakersfield Raid Targeting Illicit Drug Spice
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A multi-agency raid on Wednesday morning in Bakersfield, targets businesses allegedly selling the illegal synthetic drug called spice. In the culmination of an investigation underway for a month, seven search warrants were served by Bakersfield Police on tips from residents. At one location on South Chester Avenue and Wilson Road,…… MORE
