PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Winter storms sowed more chaos across the U.S. on Thursday, shutting down much of Portland after the city experienced its second snowiest day in history and paralyzing travel from parts of the Pacific Coast all the way to the northern Plains. The nearly 11 inches of snow that fell in Portland…… MORE
Little Progress on California’s Plan to Penalize Oil Profits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After gas prices in California spiked to more than $6.40 per gallon last summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom led a charge against an industry he says is “ripping you off.” Months later, it’s not clear if California’s Legislature is following him. Newsom, a Democrat, called lawmakers into a rare special session in…… MORE
CVP Water Allocation Announced
The Westlands Water District responds to news of how much water the feds will let flow into the valley. Westlands interim general manager says in a news release that the district is grateful for a 35% water allocation. This comes following zero allocation for the past two years. That resulted in more than 200-thousand acres…… MORE
Police Say ‘All Clear’ after Clovis West H.S. Targeted Again with Threat of Violence
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Another lockdown takes place at Clovis West High School on Tuesday, with an “all clear” given by police shortly afterwards. The call is another in a series of calls in February that have caused the Clovis Unified School District to bring in police to search the campus and disrupt normal activities.…… MORE
Yosemite Climbing Legend Found Dead in Canadian Rockies
Zach Milligan, who’s climbing feats at Yosemite are a thing of legend, has been found dead in the Canadian Rockies. Milligan’s body was found at the base of a 2,300 cliff in Jasper National Park on Feb. 11. Police say his death appears to be accidental. Milligan and a friend made headlines in 2021 when…… MORE
Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Race For California US Senate Seat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee on Tuesday formally launched her campaign for the Senate seat held by the retiring Dianne Feinstein, joining two fellow House Democrats in the race in the nation’s most populous state. In a video posted on Twitter, Lee ran through a list of the personal and professional battles…… MORE
The Fertilizer Institute Releases Sustainability Report
The Fertilizer Institute released new data highlighting industry improvements in sustainability performance in key priority areas, including workforce safety, energy, the environment, and innovation. “The industry is continuously working towards more sustainable operations, including efforts to decarbonize and mitigate environmental impacts,” says TFI President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch. Report highlights include survey participants investing an…… MORE
Democratic Governors Form Alliance On Abortion Rights
(AP) — Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision nixing a woman’s constitutional right to end a pregnancy and instead shifting regulatory powers over the procedure to state governments. Organizers, led by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, described the Reproductive…… MORE
Tesla Recalls ‘Full Self-driving’ To Fix Unsafe Actions
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it can misbehave around intersections and doesn’t always follow speed limits. The recall, part of part of a larger investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into Tesla’s automated driving systems, is the most…… MORE
California And Nevada May Ban Forced Prison Labor, Servitude
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lawmakers in Nevada and California are advancing legislation to remove “involuntary servitude” from their states’ constitutions, a move that follows four states’ bans on forced labor that passed in ballot measures last fall. The goal of these proposals is to remove exceptions from the states’ constitutions that allow forced labor as…… MORE
