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
Tulare Co. Mom & Son Busted for Robbery, Drug Sales
On Tuesday, Tulare County Sheriff’s Detectives served a warrant at a home in the 9600 Block of Rd 236 in Terra Bella related to an armed robbery on February 4th at the C&F Market in Terra Bella. During the warrant, a 17-year-old boy was arrested for the robbery. He was found in possession of a…… MORE
More time To Respond To Census Of Agriculture
Farmers and ranchers still have time to be counted in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Although the deadline for submitting the ag census just passed, NASS will continue to accept completed census questionnaires through the spring to ensure all farmers and ranchers take advantage of the opportunity to…… MORE
White Supremacist Gets Life in Prison for Buffalo Massacre
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after relatives of his victims confronted him with pain and rage caused by his racist attack. Anger briefly turned physical at Payton Gendron’s sentencing when a victim’s family member rushed…… MORE
Thousands Expected to Attend Services for Fallen Selma Officer
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Thousands are expected to attend services for fallen Selma Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr. A public viewing and mass will be held at Saint Joseph’s Church at 6 pm Feb 15, 2023. Thursday, February 16, 2023, a funeral service will be held for Officer Carrasco of the Selma Police Department. The…… MORE
Tractor Sales Down
U.S. ag tractor sales finished January 2023 in the negative, while all segments of ag equipment grew in Canada, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Total U.S. ag tractor unit sales fell for January in all segments except one, with 100-plus horsepower two-wheel-drive tractors growing 22.8%. U.S. combine sales, however,…… MORE
Another Record Year for Farm Exports
The American agriculture sector posted its best export year ever in 2022. USDA says international sales of America’s farm and food products reached $196 billion. Final trade data from the U.S. Commerce Department showed U.S. ag exports increased 11%, or $19.5 billion, from the previous record set in 2021. The value of sales increased in…… MORE
Disney Is Planning An Avatar Experience At Disneyland
(AP) — The Walt Disney Co. is planning to add an Avatar experience to Disneyland and explore other opportunities at its theme parks as it looks for more ways to appeal to its guests. While Disney announced last week that it is cutting about 7,000 jobs as part of an ambitious companywide cost-savings plan and…… MORE
Detective Work by Fresno Private Investigator Leads to Bust of Suspect in Catalytic Converter Theft
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Detective work by a Fresno private investigator leads to the bust of a catalytic converter thief. Catalytic converter theft is not only affecting car owners, the AG industry is being targeted as well. Private Investigator Rocky Pipkin of the Pipkin Detective Agency busted a thief stealing catalytic converters, among other items.…… MORE
California Health Program Successfully Cut Hospital Visits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A five-year experiment aimed at improving care for some of California’s most at-risk Medicaid patients — including homeless people and people with severe drug addictions — resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits that saved taxpayers an estimated $383 per patient per year, according to a review released Wednesday. The…… MORE
