Agricultural exporters are paying close attention to contract negotiations at the nation’s West Coast ports. The Pacific Maritime Association is accusing workers of deliberately slowing down operations. The union says that’s not happening. The association says terminal operations at the Port of Seattle halted over the weekend. Capital Press reports International Longshore and Warehouse Union…… MORE
California Gov. Newsom Spars With Fox News Host Hannity Over Biden, Immigration And The Economy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom sparred with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Monday night, insisting President Joe Biden is physically fit for a second term as president while refusing to say whether supporters have urged him to run against Biden on the 2024 ballot. Asked if he believes Biden is “cognitively…… MORE
Safe American Food Exports Act Introduced
Lawmakers introduced the Safe American Food Exports Act. The legislation would codify USDA’s role in negotiating regionalization agreements that allow livestock, poultry, and other animal products from unaffected areas of the country to continue to be safely exported in the event of an animal disease outbreak. Although USDA already works with the U.S. Trade Representative…… MORE
City of Fresno Pools Open, Offer Swim Lessons, Exercise
The City of Fresno Aquatics Program is designed to provide the local community with opportunities for safe, fun, low-cost summer recreational swimming, swim lessons and senior water exercises at various locations in Fresno. All lifeguards working for the city are certified in Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR training. 2023 Splash Pad Park Locations: Dickey Playground…… MORE
H Spees’ Celebration of Life Fills Warnor’s Theatre in Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Hundreds of people filled the Warnors Theatre in Fresno to remember H Spees at a Celebration of his life on Saturday. Pastor and Fresno City leader Harold “H” Spees died on May 5th at the age of 70. Across the Valley and through the country, and even the world, he was an…… MORE
New USDA Tool For Small Businesses
A new tool from the Department of Agriculture seeks to help industry and small disadvantaged entities identify potential opportunities for selling their products and services to the department. Small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, women-owned businesses and others may be able to participate in contracts with USDA, or through subcontracting opportunities. USDA has eleven organizations that issue…… MORE
Newsom proposes constitutional amendment to tighten access to guns
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday he is proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would enshrine into law gun regulations including universal background checks and raising the minimum age to buy a firearm to 21, his latest foray into national politics. Newsom’s proposed 28th Amendment would also institute…… MORE
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Advances
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Moves Out of Committee The Committee on Education and the Workforce voted to advance a bill restoring whole milk in schools. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 highlights milk’s health benefits and nutrients to young Americans, including better bone health, lower blood pressure, and reduced risk…… MORE
Actress Brooke Shields Coming to Fresno as 2023 CCWC Keynote Speaker
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Actress Brooke Shields is named as keynote speaker for the 2023 Central California Women’s Conference. CCWC is excited to announce our 2023 Keynote Speaker: Brooke Shields! Brooke Shields will share her journey at the 34th CCWC, inspiring us all to “Believe in Your Voice!” The theme of this year’s conference is…… MORE
Farmer Less Optimistic In New Survey
Producer outlook fell to its weakest reading since July 2022, as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined 19 points to 104 in May. The new reading was fueled by declines in both of the barometer’s sub-indices. The Index of Future Expectations declined 22 points to 98, while the Index of Current Conditions…… MORE
