Organic dairy farm production growth is slower than conventional operations, according to new data from USDA’s Economic Research Service. Productivity is measured as total factor productivity, the ratio of the total amount of goods produced relative to all the inputs, such as labor, fertilizer, and other costs used to produce those goods. USDA researchers studied…… MORE
River Park Store Becomes Latest Victim of Smash-And-Grab Robbers
(KMJ) – The search continues for a group of men and women who reportedly ripped off the Kohl’s store in Fresno’s River Park. Investigators say as many as five men and women walked into the store on Alluvial near Fresno just before 1 p.m. Tuesday. The group then stolen dozens of fragrances fro the store,…… MORE
California Lottery intro’s $20M Scratchers game
The California Lottery has unveiled a new Scratchers game with a top prize of $20 million. It’s by far the largest ever for such a game in state history. The “Set for Life Millionaire Edition” game won’t necessarily make the winner an instant millionaire, though, as the grand prize will be paid out over 25…… MORE
Calif. Bill would require school COVID testing plans
Proposed legislation in California would require all K-12 public schools to develop COVID-19 testing plans for students and staff and the funding for schools to do it, Sen. Richard Pan said in announcing it Tuesday. “It’s really important that schools know what’s going on in their school sites when it comes to COVID,” said Pan,…… MORE
BREAKING NEWS: CSU Chancellor Dr. Joseph Castro Resigns
Dr. Joseph I. Castro Resigns as CSU Chancellor 2/17/2022 Press Release – CSU Board of Trustees University to Launch Systemwide Title IX Assessment On February 17, 2022, Chancellor Joseph I. Castro notified the Board of Trustees of the California State University of his resignation as Chancellor, effective immediately. The Board of Trustees accepted his resignation. “I…… MORE
Governor Newsom Unveils SMARTER Plan Charting California’s Path Forward on Nation-Leading Pandemic Response
FONTANA – As California emerges from the Omicron surge, Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled the state’s SMARTER Plan, the next phase of California’s pandemic response. Building on lessons learned over the past two years and the state’s ongoing commitment to equity, the SMARTER Plan will guide California’s strategic approach to managing COVID-19 while moving the state’s…… MORE
Trump Must Testify in New York Investigation, Judge Rules
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into his business practices, a judge ruled Thursday. Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr., to comply with subpoenas issued in December by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump and…… MORE
Driver Found with Bomb-Making Materials at California Base
CORONADO, Calif. (AP) — The main entrance to North Island Naval Air Station near San Diego was forced to briefly shut down after a motorist was found with bomb-making materials in his car. A military spokesman says the vehicle approached the gate around 9 a.m. and was stopped and searched at the request of Naval…… MORE
Poll: Californians Want Tough-On-Crime Reforms, Changes to Prop 47
SACRAMENTO – 78% of California voters surveyed in a UC – Berkley poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times say they think crime has risen statewide over the last year. Many respondents support tough-on-crime reforms, and a 2 to 1 support for reforming Prop 47 – the ballot measure which voters passed in 2014, that…… MORE
Mask Rules Remain in Place for California Schools
(KMJ) – Despite the state lifting mask mandates for fully vaccinated residents at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, masking rules remain in place for all California school students. Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Doctor Mark Ghaly announced Monday the state will reassess the current mask requirement for schools February 28th. The new recommendation will be based…… MORE
