A new Purdue University survey indicates that consumers appear to be more willing to live with higher pork prices if they are the result of meeting animal welfare standards like California’s Prop 12. In the nationwide survey, consumers said they would scale back their purchases if pork prices went higher. But fewer of them would…… MORE
Suspected Cop Killer Nabbed in Palmdale
PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) — A 29-year-old man was arrested early Monday in the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who was shot as he sat in a patrol car, authorities said. The suspect barricaded himself into a home in the city of Palmdale, but later surrendered, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna…… MORE
California Sues Big Oil Over Climate Change Damage
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The state of California filed a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels now faulted for climate change-related storms and wildfires that caused billions of dollars in damage, officials said Saturday. The civil lawsuit filed in…… MORE
Group of Calif. Dems Try to Keep Trump Off the Ballot
A group of California democrat lawmakers are reportedly trying remove former President Donald Trump from the March 5 primary ballot. Politico reports nine members of the California legislature wrote state Attorney General Rob Bonta claiming Trump is not eligible to be on the ballot due to his purported role in the Jan. 6 riot at…… MORE
Farmers Show High Interest in Autonomy Tech
Farmers in the U.S. and Canada appear to be embracing autonomous technology to optimize their operations and boost productivity. A survey conducted by Forward Group revealed that 65% of the operators surveyed expressed enthusiasm for adopting autonomy solutions, while 29% showed high levels of enthusiasm. The survey findings emphasize the positive impact of autonomous solutions…… MORE
Kiffin, Ole Miss Sued By Player Over Mental Health
A Mississippi football player is suing coach Lane Kiffin and the school for racial and sexual discrimination and negligence, saying he was kicked off the team during a mental health crisis. DeSanto Rollins, a defensive tackle from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal court in Oxford, Mississippi, where the school is located.…… MORE
Legislature OK’s Plan for Calif. to Buy Power
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Legislature voted Thursday to give Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration permission to buy massive amounts of electricity, a move aimed at avoiding blackouts by shoring up the state’s power supply while jump starting the West Coast’s fledgling offshore wind industry. Five companies paid roughly $750 million last year to…… MORE
Delta to Offer Direct Flights from Fresno to Atlanta
Fresno, CA – Delta Air Lines announced Friday the launch of daily nonstop flights between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) beginning June 7, 2024. “Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the people of Fresno deserve an airport that gets them where they need…… MORE
Food Prices Rise Again
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 0.6% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.2% in July. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 3.7% before seasonal adjustment. The food index increased 0.2% in August, as it did in July. The index for food at home increased 0.2%…… MORE
SEIU-United Healthcare Union Overwhelmingly Vote to Strike
Oakland, CA – Almost 60,000 healthcare workers who are part of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) announced on Thursday that they have voted to authorize a strike to protest what they consider unfair labor practices by a margin of 98% if no agreement is reached by September 30. This comes on the heels of a 99%…… MORE
