The House Agriculture Committee approved reauthorization for WHIP+ in 2020 and 2021. Chairman David Scott, a Democrat from Georgia, stated during the hearing, the severity of recent natural disasters “has required supplemental assistance, and that’s why I have prioritized extending the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus for 2020 and 2021.” Known as WHIP,…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation to Make College More Affordable and Accessible in California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor’s Press Office Tuesday, July 27, 2021 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed the higher education budget trailer bill implementing significant California Comeback Plan investments in college affordability and access – including expanded student financial aid, education and training grants for workers displaced by the pandemic, transfer pathways for…… MORE
CSU System To Require COVID Vaccines for Campus Return
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Students returning to campus at Fresno State and all other CSU schools this fall will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cal State University had previously announced plans to require vaccinations, but only after the FDA gave full approval to at least one of the vaccines. All current vaccines are being…… MORE
Poll: Growing Number of Californians Support Gov. Newsom Recall
Nearly half of likely California voters now back the effort to recall Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to a survey released Tuesday. A total 47% of likely California voters say back the recall effort, which will be voted on Sept. 14. The poll — conducted by the University of California Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies and…… MORE
Students Gather for Future of Agriculture
This week, 44 FFA members gather in Indianapolis to discuss how agriculture will play a pivotal role in their future. It’s all part of the New Century Farmer conference, an opportunity for FFA members who plan to remain in production agriculture to work on their secession plans for success. During the week, participants will…… MORE
Mandate: Calif. state employees, health care workers must get vaxxed or get tested
California will require all state employees and health care workers to provide proof of vaccination status or get regular testing amid a surge of cases from the highly contagious Delta variant, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced in a press conference Monday. All employees will be required to prove they have received the vaccine by showing their…… MORE
EEO Report – Cumulus – Fresno
Cumulus-Fresno 2021 EEO Public File Report… MORE
Right to Repair Update
The National Farmers Union is praising the Federal Trade Commission’s 5-0 vote to adopt a policy statement to ramp up law enforcement against repair restrictions on equipment. Those restrictions prevent small businesses, workers, consumers, and government entities from fixing their products. “Farmers are among the most affected by such restrictions; currently, farm equipment manufacturers…… MORE
Kern County SWAT Deputy Killed In Wasco Shootout
(Photo courtesy: Kern County 999 Foundation) (KMJ) – The Kern County 999 Foundation has identified the Kern County Sheriff’s SWAT Deputy killed in a shootout Sunday afternoon in Wasco. It took to its Facebook page to write: The Kern County 999 Foundation family would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and…… MORE
Thieves Stealing Water Amid California’s Extreme Drought
As an extreme drought grips California, making water increasingly scarce, thieves are making off with billions of gallons of the precious resource, tapping into fire hydrants, rivers, and even small family homes and farms. State and local officials say water theft is a long running-issue, but the intensifying drought has driven the thefts to record…… MORE
