UC Davis is reporting that the drought is costing California agriculture $1.84B and 10,100 jobs in 2015. The drought is tightening its grip on California agriculture, squeezing about 30 percent more workers and cropland out of production than in 2014, according to the latest drought impact report by the UC Davis Center for…… MORE
Parts of the Merced River Closed To Fishing
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed a section of the Merced River to fishing. And it’s all due to high water temperatures. The closure affects the Merced River from Crocker-Huffman Dam downstream to the Snelling Road Bridge. That’s a distance of approximately 5.5 miles. The closure begins immediately. The CDFW says the…… MORE
Kern County Manhunt Suspect Shot Himself
The Kern County Coroner says the suspect wanted in that massive 18-day manhunt in the mountains east of Bakserfield shot himself. 34-year old Benjamin Ashley died Saturday night during a shooting involving two deputies outside a mini-mart in Inyokern. Kern County Chief Deputy Curtis Cornelison said Ashley had six gunshot wounds from the deputies. But…… MORE
Gov. Brown Balks at New Right-to-Die Bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers announced a second attempt at passing right-to-die legislation this year after an earlier measure stalled amid religious opposition and hesitant Democrats. The new bill allowing doctors to prescribe terminally ill patients life-ending drugs was introduced in a special legislative session on health care financing convened by Gov. Jerry Brown.…… MORE
Rough Fire Jumps Hwy 180, Spurs Evacuations Near Hume Lake
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A weeks-old Central California wildfire found new power and surged across a highway, forcing the evacuation of 1,000 people from their homes, authorities said. Strong high pressure over the area will keep warmer and drier conditions over the blaze Wednesday and could pose a challenge to firefighters, even as a cooling…… MORE
3 CHP Officers, Attorney Charged with Murder
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Three current and former California Highway Patrol officers, a prominent criminal defense attorney and four others were formally charged Tuesday in connection with the disappearance and death of a Northern California man. Investigators say attorney Frank Carson arranged the killing of 26-year-old Korey Kauffman. Carson suspected Kauffman and others of stealing…… MORE
Citizen Naturalization Ceremony In Fresno
About 866 people, from 66 countries, took their oath of allegiance to the United states on Monday, August 18, 2015. Secretary of State Alex Padilla spoke during the ceremony. He was raised in America after his parents emigrated from Mexico. His mother cleaned house – his father was a short order cook and they obtained…… MORE
FDA Approves Women’s Pink Sex Pill
Move over Viagra — call it the pink pill for women. The FDA has approves female sex pill, the first prescription drug to boost sexual desire in women, but there are some restrictions. It’s a milestone long sought by the pharmaceutical industry, but safety restrictions on the daily pill, called Addyi, mean it will…… MORE
Jared To Plead Guilty To Child Porn
Former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle to plead guilty to child pornography charges Jared Fogle, the former Subway spokesman, is expected to plead guilty to possession of child pornography charges. Sources say Fogle will accept a plea deal. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the deal and charges…… MORE
What is it like to train at Army Ranger School?
Explore the grueling training of one of the toughest voluntary U.S. Army schools.… MORE
