The Agricultural Right to Repair Act was introduced in both the House and Senate, and the legislation is strongly supported by the National Farmers Union. NFU President Rob Larew says the Right to Repair Act is an important step in the fight to ensure farmers across the country have fair and affordable access to the…… MORE
Wildfire-Prone California to Consider New Property Insurance Rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A new plan from California’s insurance commissioner aims to stop the nation’s top insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state by letting them consider climate risks when setting their prices. Unlike most states, California tightly restricts how insurance companies can price policies. Companies aren’t allowed to factor in current or future risks…… MORE
Parole Denied for Convicted Murderer
The California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) denied release from prison to Matthew Nall, age 46, convicted of murder and attempted murder of a peace officer among other crimes. This hearing was Nall’s first parole hearing. In 1997, Nall went on a crime spree during which he murdered a man in Riverside County by shootinghim…… MORE
Majority of U.S. Apples Used in Juices
Apples are a fall staple, showing up in lunch boxes, pies, cobblers, crisps, and cider. However, new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows a majority of apples are used in juices. In 2021, 45.9 pounds of apples per person were available for domestic consumption, according to USDA’s Food Availability data product. Fifty-two percent of…… MORE
Speaker McCarthy Says There’s Still Time To Prevent A Government Shutdown As Others Look At Options
WASHINGTON (AP) — With no clear strategy, no sure support and not much time left to prevent a government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy nevertheless vowed on Wednesday he would not give up trying to convince his colleagues to pass a temporary funding bill through the House. But lawmakers watching and waiting for the beleaguered leader…… MORE
Several Pets Die in Visalia House Fire
Just after 10:00 p.m. Tuesday night, Visalia Firefighters were called to a house fire in the 4300 block of West Tulare Street. When the first unit arrived on scene, they found heavy fire and smoke showing from the front of the home. Two people were inside, but they were able to evacuate on their own safely.…… MORE
Fresno PD: Man Stabs Mother, Sister
Fresno Police are investigating an early morning stabbing that put two women in the hospital. Investigators say a 21 year old man stabbed his mother and sister at a home near Roberts and Milburn in Northwest Fresno around 3:30AM. The suspect tried to run from the scene but was tased and cuffed, according to police.…… MORE
Teen Rescued from California’s Highest Bridge
AUBURN, Calif. – The Foresthill Bridge in Placer County is California’s highest bridge, rising 730 feet above the American River. This is where first responders found a teenager dangling from a rope and hanging on for dear life Monday evening. Placer County officials say they found out the 19-year-old got stuck as he was being…… MORE
USDA Seeks Beginning Farmer and Ranchers Committee Members
The Department of Agriculture is asking for nominations to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. First established in 1992, the committee advises the Agriculture Secretary to enhance USDA’s goals for new farming and ranching operations. Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for themselves or other qualified experts by October 10th.…… MORE
Fresno Gas Prices Skyrocketing
Drivers across California are once again getting sticker shock at the pump. On Monday, Fresno commuters were paying an average of $5.43 per gallon for regular unleaded. By Tuesday, that number rose to $5.46. However, valley drivers aren’t the only ones searching their floorboards for loose change. The average price of a gallon of regular…… MORE
