[vemba-video id=”b0bb4114f8cab6e4504bfff7d20221e”] As the recall effort against him continues to gain steam, Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to tour the Golden State to tout his new plan to reopen public schools. The Governor has recently visited mass vaccination and mobile sites in Fresno, San Luis Obispo, Camarillo, Arvin, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Hayward, Coachella, San Francisco, San…… MORE
February Ag Economy Barometer
February’s Ag Economy Barometer reading of 165 changed little compared to January when the index stood at 167. Producers continue to report strong current conditions on their farms as February’s Current Conditions Index value of 200 is near its all-time high. Continuing a trend that got underway last fall, however, the Index of Future…… MORE
15 Killed in Southern California Crash
An SUV packed with people crashed into a semi-truck in Imperial County, California, on Tuesday morning, leaving 15 dead, hospital officials said. A vehicle was traveling westbound on Norrish Road near State Route 115 when it traveled “in the direct path” of a big rig truck traveling northbound on the 115, California Highway Patrol officer…… MORE
Benito Vasquez
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Benito Vasquez of Fresno. A judge has issued a bench warrant for failing to report to court related to charges of domestic violence. Deputies responded to take a report from a woman who said she had just been in an argument with her…… MORE
California Student-Athletes Sue Gov. Newsom Over Sports Ban
Five student athletes in California are suing Gov. Gavin Newsom over his ban on indoor high school sports during the pandemic. The group of athletes consists of a basketball player, a cheerleader, a wrestler, and two volleyball players, according to Fox News. One of those filing the lawsuit is Caleb Graham, a junior at Canyon High…… MORE
California’s Prop 12 Under Attack
The North American Meat Institute recently asked the Supreme Court to review an earlier ruling in a challenge of California’s Proposition 12: The Farm Animal Confinement Initiative. The Meat Institute petition specifically asks the Supreme Court to review a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruling in a challenge by the organization.…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Outlines School Re-Openings & Vaccination efforts
SACRAMENTO, CA. (KMJ) — Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, and other legislative leaders met Monday to provide an update on the state’s vaccination and school reopening efforts on Monday. “Since the height of the winter surge, we have successfully shifted the conversation from whether to reopen…… MORE
California Lawmakers Reach Deal to Get Kids Back in School
[vemba-video id=”2f1cea34e1d292986cbcc04bd74ce95″] California’s public schools could get $6.6 billion from the state Legislature if they return to in-person instruction by the end of March, according to a new agreement announced Monday between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s legislative leaders. California, the most populous U.S. state, has 1,037 public school districts, more than 6.1 million…… MORE
Vilsack Thinks China Living Up to Trade Deal
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says China is making good on its promises in the phase one trade deal it signed with the U.S. last year. CNBC says Vilsack points out the agreement allows market conditions to determine how much it has to buy from American farmers. COVID-19 qualifies as a market condition that…… MORE
Rep. McCarthy Calls Dems House COVID Relief Package ‘Corrupt’
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Sunday called the House Democrats’ COVID-19 relief plan “corrupt,” lamenting “the socialists have brought the swamp back.” In an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” McCarthy said “the real focus here should be putting [people] back to work, back to school and back to health. This bill does not…… MORE
