Ricky Bishop

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Ricky Lee Bishop of Fresno. A judge has issued a bench warrant for failing to appear in court on a charge of assault with a firearm. Ricky Bishop visited a family member’s house to see his wife. He found her to be asleep…MORE

Bronaugh Confirmed as USDA Deputy Secretary

  Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says he’s grateful for last week’s confirmation of Dr. Jewell Bronaugh as Deputy Secretary of the USDA. “Dr. Bronaugh’s confirmation is historic, as she will serve as the first black woman and woman of color to be named Deputy Secretary,” Vilsack says in a statement. “Dr. Bronaugh has a long,…MORE

Gov. Newsom Governor Newsom Presents $100 Billion California Comeback Plan

    SACRAMENTO – California Governor Gavin Newsom today presented his $100 billion California Comeback Plan, the biggest economic recovery package in California history. The Governor’s Plan outlines comprehensive strategies and major investments in key areas so that California can come roaring back from the pandemic. The California Comeback Plan has one goal: hit fast…MORE

Agrisafe Launches Agristress Network

  AgriSafe Network is launching the AgriStress Response Network. The launch coincides with May as mental health awareness month. The network includes agriculture professionals committed to sharing non-proprietary information, ensuring that resources and training are widely disseminated to reduce farmer and rancher stress. The effort seeks to eliminate the stigma of seeking support for mental…MORE

Biden Inauguration Priest Resigns Califor. University Post

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – The Jesuit priest who presided over an inaugural Mass for President Joe Biden has resigned his position as president of Santa Clara University in Northern California after an investigation found he engaged in inappropriate, alcohol-fueled conversations with graduate students. The Rev. Kevin O’Brien, at the direction of Jesuit officials, has…MORE

State Audit Slams California’s Online Community College

A California lawmaker is calling for the state’s new fully online community college to be shut down after an audit found that just 12 of its 900-plus students graduated in its first year and more than 40% dropped out, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. The findings about Calbright College were reported to the Legislature by…MORE