National livestock groups are hailing the Department of Agriculture’s withdraw of a GIPSA rule a victory. USDA published a notice in the Federal Register announcing it would withdraw the interim final rule under the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, known as GIPSA. Through submitted comments, USDA said a common theme of those opposed…… MORE
Crash Involving Big Box Truck Leaves 3 in Critical Condition
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Critical injuries were sustained Tuesday afternoon, after a wreck involving a big box truck, on NB Highway 41, near Friant Rd. Fresno Fire spokesman Hector Vasquez tells KMJ News: One person in a work truck also suffered minor injuries.… MORE
Burglary Leads to Convicted Felon Getting Busted With Drugs, Guns & Ammo
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A convicted felon has been busted with drugs, guns, cash, and ammo, after a burglary in Kingsburg. 29-year-old Nelson Navarrette of Fowler is accused of buying the weapons from an 18-year-old man, who the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says stole them from a home near Bethel and W. Sierra. The unidentified…… MORE
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate John Cox Speaks At Maddy Institute Luncheon
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox speaks Tuesday at the Maddy Institute Luncheon. Businessman John Cox is originally from Chicago, but now lives in San Diego, and has family in Fresno. Cox says he’s running to drain California’s swamp of its corruption and cronyism. “This state has become unaffordable, its business climate…… MORE
Calif. Pet Stores to Sell Only Animals from Rescue Organizations
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Dogs, cats, and rabbits sold in California pet stores, will soon have to come exclusively from shelters or rescue organizations. Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a measure requiring that to become state law this January. It aims to lower the expense of running animal shelters in the Golden State, which is presently…… MORE
Valley Protesters Demand More VA Staff – Say Shortage Risks Patient Safety
FRESNO (KMJ) — A local union is taking part in a national effort to demand that the federal government boost employee numbers at all VA facilities. The AFGE (American Federation of Government Employees) Local 2654 says there are more than 49,000 vacancies across the country, and it means veterans are being deprived of the health…… MORE
Reese Witherspoon Opens Up About Sexual Assault
(CNN) – Allegations of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein have opened the tap in Hollywood for women to come forward and share their stories. Actresses Reese Witherspoon and America Ferrara both revealed on Monday they were the victims of sexual assaults when they were younger. [van id=”cnnmoney/2017/10/17/reese-witherspoon-sexual-assault-elle-women-in-hollywood-awards-sot.hln”] Weinstein is now the subject of allegations…… MORE
Marino Out As Drug Czar Nominee, Trump Explains
WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday that Rep. Tom Marino, a Pennsylvania Republican, has withdrawn his name from consideration to become the nation’s next drug czar. “Rep. Tom Marino has informed me that he is withdrawing his name from consideration as drug czar,” Trump tweeted. “Tom is a fine man and a great…… MORE
US-Backed Forces Claim Victory Over ISIS in Raqqa
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Wildfire Impact to Linger for California Wine Country
Wildfires that spread through California’s wine country will leave a lasting mark on the industry and its tourism. The Sacramento Bee reports that the state’s wine industry in Napa and Sonoma counties faced the wildfires at the worst time of the year possible, as fall is a prime time for visitors, where tourism is a…… MORE
