POLAR PLUNGE: Join us for the Fresno Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 18 at Millerton Lake. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Northern California which provides sports, education, leadership and health programs to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Make a splash with costumed friends for the iconic Polar Plunge. Plungers can dive into the water…… MORE
Planted Based Chicken Label Survey
The National Chicken Council carried out a national survey focused on consumer attitudes about chicken and plant-based ‘chicken’ alternatives. Survey participants included individuals who consume meat and animal products, along with flexitarians, vegetarians and vegans. The results show the majority of Americans want clearer product labeling and separate shopping sections for plant-based products. NCC Senior Vice…… MORE
Newsom Starts California Tour With Homelessness Proposal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans Thursday to build 1,200 small homes across the state as part of an effort to help house the nation’s largest homeless population and to address an issue that has persistently plagued the state during his time in office. The announcement, confirmed by the governor’s office,…… MORE
Red Cross Shelters Open To Flood Victims In The Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Eight Red Cross evacuation shelters are open throughout Central California to provide safe refuge from the storm. Everyone is welcome at Red Cross shelters, and anyone affected by the storms can always stop by the shelter to access Red Cross services, whether or not they are staying overnight at the shelter.…… MORE
Mexico Concerned About Product of USA Label
Mexico’s Agriculture Ministry recently voiced concerns regarding the proposed voluntary “Product of USA” label effort. Announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack last week, the label claim would be used on meat, poultry and egg products only from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States. Mexico’s Agriculture Ministry claims the proposal, “even when…… MORE
Another Atmospheric River Pounds California, 27K To Evacuate
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — The latest powerful atmospheric river to drench California put nearly 27,000 people under evacuation orders Tuesday due to flooding and landslide risks. On the central coast, workers hauled truckloads of rocks to plug a broken river levee amid steady rain and wind. Damaging winds with gusts topping 70 mph (113 kph)…… MORE
Schafer Dam Level Causes Evacuation Order by Tulare County Sheriff
11:58PM 3/14/2023 RELEASE FROM TULARE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Good evening, Due to the recent storm events and the water levels rising in Success Lake to the point the water is running over the spillway at Schafer Dam, Sheriff Mike Boudreaux has issued an Evacuation Order for all residences, businesses, and structures, on both sides of…… MORE
Fresno Warming Centers Remain Open Through March 21st
FRESNO, CA- The City of Fresno warming centers will remain open through March 21, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. The three centers, Maxie L. Parks Community Center, Mosqueda Community Center and Ted C. Wills Community Center, will continue to be open from 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m. The City provides cots, blankets, and pet cages for those…… MORE
California Court Rules For Uber, Lyft In Ride-hailing Case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — App-based ride hailing and delivery companies like Uber and Lyft can continue to treat their California drivers as independent contractors, a state appeals court ruled Monday, allowing the tech giants to bypass other state laws requiring worker protections and benefits. The ruling mostly upholds a voter-approved law, called Proposition 22, that…… MORE
Flood Problems Grow As New Storm Heads Toward California
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A levee break doubled in size Monday on a storm-swollen river in California’s central coast, complicating repair efforts and spilling floodwaters into farmland and agricultural communities — even as yet another atmospheric river took aim at the swamped state. The Pajaro River’s levee rupture has grown to 300 feet (90 meters)…… MORE
