SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday became the second governor in U.S. history to defeat a recall aimed at kicking him out of office early, a contest the Democratic governor crafted as part of national battle for his party’s values in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and lingering…… MORE
Graciela Ayala
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Graciela Guadalupe Ayala of Parlier. A judge has issued a bench warrant for failing to report to court on charges of brandishing a gun and illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Graciela Ayala showed up to her mom’s house on…… MORE
2.5 million Acres Accepted in Grassland CRP Signup
The USDA accepted offers for more than 2.5 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners for enrollment through this year’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup. This is double last year’s enrollment and brings the total acres enrolled across all CRP signups in 2021 to more than 5.3 million acres, surpassing USDA’s goal of…… MORE
Mandatory Evacuation Orders Issued in Eastern Tulare County
(Photo courtesy: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks) (KMJ) – Mandatory evacuation orders have now been given for parts of eastern Tulare County as a pair of wild fires have now combined into one blaze. The National Park Service says the Colony Fire, burning in the Yucca Drainage near Crystal Cave Road, has reached between…… MORE
Calif. May Require Menstrual Products in Public Schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California public schools and colleges would have to stock their restrooms with free menstrual products under legislation sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia’s bill passed Thursday builds on her 2017 law requiring low-income schools in disadvantaged areas to provide students with free menstrual products. She also prompted the…… MORE
Egg Thrown at GOP Gubernatorial Recall Candidate Larry Elder
(Photo courtesy: screen grab from @TheFirstonTV Twitter) (KMJ) – Republican gubernatorial recall candidate Larry Elder was met with curses and anger as he toured a homeless encampment Wednesday at Venice Beach in Los Angeles. While he was there, cameras caught a woman in a gorilla mask throwing an egg at Elder, narrowly missing him. …… MORE
USDA Expands Help For Feed Hauling Costs
In response to the severe drought conditions in the Western U.S. and Great Plains, USDA says it plans to help cover the cost of transporting feed for livestock that rely on grazing. USDA will update the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) to immediately cover feed transportation costs for drought-impacted…… MORE
VP Kamala Harris Stumps For Gov. Newsom in California Before Next Week’s Recall Election
(KMJ) – Vice President Kamala Harris makes an appearance Wednesday in the Bay area, campaigning for Gov. Gavin Newsom. Harris and Newsom appeared in San Leandro at an electrical worker union’s apprentice training center, before she flew back to Washington, DC. http:// Talking about what’s at stake in this election with Vice President…… MORE
USDA Has Pandemic Relief for Farmworkers
The Department of Agriculture announced $700 million in competitive grant funding to help farmworkers and meatpacking workers with pandemic-related health and safety costs. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the new Farm and Food Workers Relief grant program funding this week. Additionally, $20 million of the funding was set aside for at least one pilot…… MORE
State ISO Issues Flex Alert for All of California
(KMJ) – A statewide Flex Alert has been issued for Wednesday as above-normal temperatures and high energy demand continue to threaten California’s electric grid. The California Independent System Operator says the alert will be in place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in an attempt to avoid power disruptions and rolling blackouts. It adds Flex…… MORE
