WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, making way for a new generation to steer the party after Democrats lost control of the House to Republicans in the midterm elections. Pelosi announced in a spirited speech on the House floor that…… MORE
Trump Criminal Probes Will Proceed – Even as He’s a Candidate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s early announcement of his third White House bid won’t shield the former president from the criminal investigations already confronting him as an ordinary citizen, leaving him legally and politically exposed as he seeks the 2024 Republican nomination. The Justice Department is pushing ahead with its probes. And with the midterm elections now mostly complete…… MORE
Patterson to Run For Supervisor After Assembly Term
Newly reelected Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) is setting his sights on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors when he’s termed out of the California Assembly in 2024. The former Fresno Mayor made his intentions public for the first time Wednesday while hosting the Ray Appleton Show on KMJ. Listen Here: The District 2 Supervisor seat…… MORE
22 LA County Sheriff’s Recruits Hit By Vehicle During Run
WHITTIER, Calif. (AP) — A vehicle struck 22 Los Angeles County sheriff’s recruits on a training run around dawn Wednesday and five were critically injured, authorities said. A total of 23 people were injured, including the driver, said Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson Capt. Sheila Kelliher. In addition to the five who were critically…… MORE
48,000 University Of California Academic Workers On Strike
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tens of thousands of academic employees across the University of California’s 10 campuses walked off the job Monday, demanding better pay and benefits in what union leaders say could be the largest work stoppage the prestigious public university system has ever faced. The unions representing some 48,000 teaching assistants, researchers, postdoctoral…… MORE
Last Suspect Sentenced In California Truck Driving Scandal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The last of 20 people in California who helped put hundreds of unqualified drivers on the nation’s highways operating big commercial vehicles has been successfully prosecuted, federal officials said Monday. Everyone charged in the long-running investigation was ultimately convicted and sentenced, except for one suspect who died before trial. They were…… MORE
Roberta Flack has ALS, Now ‘Impossible to Sing,’ Rep Says
NEW YORK (AP) — A representative for Roberta Flack announced Monday that the Grammy-winning musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing. The progressive disease “has made it impossible to sing and not easy to speak,” Flack’s manager Suzanne Koga said in a release. “But it will take a lot more…… MORE
KMJ Exclusive: Rep. McClintock Endorses DeSantis over Trump
In an exclusive interview with KMJ Monday, Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for US President. The announcement comes mere hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to announce his third bid for the White House. Listen to Rep. McClintock’s interview with guest host Garry Bredefeld on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show.…… MORE
Dozens Arrested, Illegal Drugs Recovered During Recent Crackdown On Crime In Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — Multiple agencies came together last week to crack down on a recent spike in crime throughout Tulare County. According to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, the Dinuba Police Department, Farmersville Police Department, Visalia Police Department, and many others participated in a two-day operation. During the operation, which took place on…… MORE
California Part Of Growing Cotton Production Movement
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol released a report showing increasing improvement in the sustainability of American cotton production. The report shows significant improvements in important sustainability metrics. Cotton Trust Protocol members have recorded a 13% increase in land use efficiency and a 14% increase in water use efficiency. There’s also a 25% reduction in energy…… MORE
