(CNN) – It’s no surprise that Americans spend quite a bit of money to show their love on Valentine’s Day. Here’s a breakdown, by the numbers: $19.6 billion: Projected Valentine’s Day spending in the United States this year, according to annual estimates by the National Retail Federation. $143.56: The average amount US consumers are estimated…… MORE
Berkeley Declares Itself A Marijuana Sanctuary City
(CNN) – Berkeley City Council members have passed a resolution declaring the city a sanctuary for recreational marijuana. The move may be the first of its kind in the country, tweeted Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin, who proposed the measure. Under the new resolution, which passed Tuesday night, no Berkeley department, agency, commission, officer or employee…… MORE
Jose Arturo Mora
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Jose Arturo Mora of Fresno. An arrest warrant has been issued for violating his probation in relation to a charge of false imprisonment with violence. In October, Jose Mora got into an argument with his girlfriend. Mora began to throw items around the…… MORE
World Ag Expo Open For Business
Organizers call it the largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind. World Ag Expo offers more than 1,500 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. To help kick off the 2018 World Ag Expo, Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue took part in opening ceremonies and held a town…… MORE
Months After Death, Manson Remains ‘On Ice’ in Kern County
LOS ANGELES (CNN) – Nearly three months after his death, Charles Manson’s body is still on ice in Kern County, California, as at least four people fight to claim his body. Two relatives, and two other men who insist they have the only valid Manson will, have been waging legal battles in two California counties…… MORE
At-Risk 87 Year Old Found On The Central Coast
CLOVIS (KMJ) — A missing 87 year old from Clovis has been found on the Central Coast. Officers with Watsonville Police Department identified Gerald Haney Wednesday morning. Clovis Police Department received the report that he was missing Tuesday morning. Haney is described as being in good health and has since been reunited with his family.… MORE
California Lawmakers Seek Increased Dam Safeguards After Oroville Disaster
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would beef up dam inspections under legislation sent to Gov. Jerry Brown Monday, a year after a near disaster prompted the evacuation of nearly 200,000 residents living downstream from the tallest U.S. dam. The Assembly unanimously gave final approval to the bill requiring annual inspections for dams deemed to be…… MORE
Congressman Devin Nunes Details #NunesMemo Timeline
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Chair of the House Intelligence Committee said it was a year ago when the events which led to the release of the “Nunes memo” first transpired. “When I found out that the dossier had been used to get a warrant,” detailed Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Tulare). “That was the big no-no, and…… MORE
World Ag Expo Opens Tuesday in Tulare
The World Ag Expo in Tulare is billed as the largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind. According to the International Agri-Center, the World Ag Expo will have more than 1,500 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend this…… MORE
Lawmaker, Vocal Leader of #MeToo Movement Accused of Misconduct Steps Aside
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A California assemblywoman who has been accused of sexual misconduct says she’s taking a voluntary, unpaid leave of absence while the claim is investigated. Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia of Bell Gardens announced her leave on Friday, a day after the allegation became public. Daniel Fierro, a former staff member for another…… MORE
