FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A convicted felon was arrested after police say he was found inside a stolen vehicle with a gun and eight other loaded magazines. The Fresno Police, Career Criminal Auto Theft Team (CCATT) located a stolen vehicle on Wednesday near First St. and Shields Ave. According to investigators, the driver pulled into…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Issues Statement on Anti-Semitic Hate in Los Angeles
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement in response to increased incidents of anti-Semitic hate in Los Angeles over the last several days: “This weekend’s public display of anti-Semitic hate is another wake-up call to all of us that we must remain vigilant to protect our values and freedoms as Californians,” said Governor Newsom.…… MORE
CHP K9 Officer “Bruce” Leads Officers To Discovery Of 10 Kilograms Of Suspected Cocaine
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — CHP K9 Officer “Bruce” does it again! According to the California Highway Patrol Merced, a welfare check ends in a drug seizure of 10 kilograms of drugs. While assisting officers during a welfare check of a white 2019 Toyota RAV4, a CHP Officer noticed signs alerting them of criminal activity.…… MORE
Farm Financing Demand Edges Higher
Strong agricultural prices continue to support the farm economy, but the rapid rise in production expenses could pressure profit margins. That’s pushing the demand for farm financing higher. Larger-sized operating loans are continuing to boost farm lending activity. The Kansas City Fed says the volume of non-real estate farm loans increased by more than 10%…… MORE
Bakersfield Baker Wins Same-Sex Wedding Cake Case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — A California judge has ruled in favor of a bakery owner who refused to make wedding cakes for a same-sex couple because it violated her Christian beliefs. The state Department of Fair Housing and Employment had sued Tastries Bakery in Bakersfield, arguing owner Cathy Miller intentionally discriminated against the couple in…… MORE
Newsom-Dahle Debate: Gov Vows to Finish Term
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vowed he would serve a full four-year term if reelected in November, trying again to knock down speculation that he wants to replace Democrat Joe Biden on the ballot should he not seek a second term. Newsom made the promise during an hourlong debate with his Republican…… MORE
1/6 Panel Subpoenas Trump, Demanding Historic Testimony
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol formally issued an extraordinary subpoena to Donald Trump on Friday, demanding testimony from the former president who lawmakers say “personally orchestrated” a multi-part effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The nine-member panel issued a letter to Trump’s lawyers saying he must testify, either at…… MORE
Bannon Gets 4 Months Behind Bars for Defying Jan. 6th Subpoena
WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was sentenced Friday to serve four months behind bars after defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols allowed Bannon to stay free pending appeal, a potentially lengthy process, and also…… MORE
Enrollment is Open for ARC & PLC Programs
Ag producers can now change their 2023 crop year elections and enroll in the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs for 2023. Signup for the two key safety net programs continues through March 15th. Producers can choose coverage and enroll in ARC-County or PLC, which provides crop-by-crop protection, or ARC-Individual, which protects the…… MORE
Newsom’s Campaign for California Governor Looks to Future
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gavin Newsom will almost certainly win reelection as governor of California in November, with a little-known Republican state senator the only thing between him and a second term leading the nation’s most populous state. That’s why Newsom’s campaign is more about his political future and overhauling the Democratic Party ahead of…… MORE
