Leadership of the House Agriculture Committee this week announced an online form to gather farmer feedback for consideration in the next farm bill. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott and Ranking Member Glenn “GT” Thompson announced the form for farmers and ranchers to submit their feedback and ideas for the 2023 Farm Bill. Chairman Scott…… MORE
2 In Custody After Missing Teen Safely Returned From Mexico
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — A young girl who went missing early this month has been found safe, and police say two people have been arrested in connection to her disappearance. The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office first started an investigation into the 15-year-old’s whereabouts on July 1st after she went missing from…… MORE
Twitter Sues to Force Elon Musk to Complete his $44B Acquisition
(AP) – Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44 billion acquisition of the social media company. Musk and Twitter have been bracing for a legal fight since the billionaire said Friday he was backing off of his April agreement to buy the company. Twitter’s lawsuit opens with…… MORE
California Blocks Gun Sales to Those at Risk of Breaking Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gun makers and dealers in California will be required to block firearms sales to anyone they have “reasonable cause to believe is at substantial risk” of using a gun illegally or of harming themselves or others, under a new law that Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that he had signed. It’s…… MORE
Skimmer Device Found On Bank ATM In Porterville
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ) — Porterville Police are warning people to keep an eye on their financial statements after a skimming device, or skimmer, was found in the card slot of a bank’s ATM machine. The department announced the discovery, but did not release the name of the bank or location. The device can be hard…… MORE
Fresno Co Sheriff’s Deputies Rescue Stranded Dirt Bike Rider And Recover His Motorcycle
(KMJ) — A double duty operation for the Fresno County Sheriff’s rescue team. Sunday night the Eagle One helicopter rescued a stranded dirt bike rider in the high country. A day later deputies recovered his abandoned motorcycle. Monday afternoon Doug Lyman of Clovis was reunited with his motorcycle. Two deputies handed it over. On Sunday…… MORE
Dairy Industry Offers Input at Farm Bill Listening Session
Dairy producers from several National Milk Producers Federation cooperatives urge Congress to create greater opportunities as they write the next farm bill. The dairy farmers are looking for opportunities to promote environmental stewardship, promote exports, and want Congress to craft farm bill programs that aid dairy farmers of all sizes in all regions. Melvin Medeiros…… MORE
Yosemite National Park Still Open as Crews Battle Washburn Fire
(KMJ) – Nearly 600 fire personnel now battle the Washburn Fire as it burns within the boundaries of Yosemite National Park. The fire now covers more than 3,200 acres and is 22% contained. Here are the latest details on this fire: The Washburn Fire was reported in the afternoon of July 7th, near the Washburn…… MORE
Elon Musk Says He’s Terminating $44B Twitter Buyout Deal
UPDATE: The chair of Twitter’s board, Bret Taylor, tweeted that the board plans to sue Elon Musk to complete the $44 billion merger he just rejected and that Twitter is “confident” it will prevail. (AP) – Elon Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapse — after the Tesla…… MORE
Man Wanted For Robbery At 7-eleven In Merced
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ) — The Merced Police Department is looking for a man that they say robbed a 7-Eleven convenience store in Merced. Police responded to a robbery Friday morning around 4:30 a.m. at the 7-Eleven on Carmel Road and East Gerard Road in Merced. When they arrived, the clerk told them that a man…… MORE
