House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., told Fox News on Thursday that he doesn’t “believe in cancel culture,” when asked about Wyoming GOP Rep. Liz Cheney’s statement that President Donald Trump shouldn’t have a role in the party. Cheney, the third-highest ranking Republican in the House, said on Wednesday that Trump shouldn’t “be playing a…… MORE
Yosemite’s ‘Firefall’ Lights Up in Orange Glory
By Forrest Brown, CNN. For all the world, it looks like dangerous hot lava streaming down the side of a cliff. But no, that’s not volcanic activity in Yosemite National Park in California. It’s water — a benign and beautiful waterfall experience known as “firefall.” Because of the Covid-19 pandemic and the dramatically growing popularity of…… MORE
CFAP Deadline Extended
This is a news release from the American Farm Bureau Federation responding to the USDA decision to extend the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) application deadline. AFBF applauds Secretary Vilsack for his swift response to American Farm Bureau Federation’s call for an extension to the CFAP application deadline. Coronavirus aid is a lifeline for farmers…… MORE
Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order Over Tower Theater Sale
(KMJ) – A Wednesday ruling by a judge grants a temporary restraining order on the impeding sale of the historic Tower Theater. The suit was filed by Sequoia Brewing Company, which says it should have been given the opportunity to buy the Tower District property first. And it sights a clause in its lease that reportedly…… MORE
Fresno Parolee Arrested, Accused Again of Having Child Porn
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — A Fresno County man was arrested on Tuesday, accused of possession and distribution of child pornography. Central California ICAC Task Force received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding the possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material. 43-year-old Adam Campbell was identified as the…… MORE
Senate Confirms Vilsack as Ag Secretary
The Senate overwhelming approved the nomination of Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary. The Senate voted 92 to seven to approve the nomination via a roll call vote on Tuesday, sending Vilsack back to the Department of Agriculture’s top position. Vilsack returns to the agency after serving as Agriculture Secretary during the Obama administration. The…… MORE
Suspect Charged in Attempted Murder of Tulare Co. CHP Officer
TULARE, CA (KMJ) The Tulare County District Attorney office has filed charges against a Southern California man accused of shooting and wounding a California Highway Patrol officer. DA Tim Ward announced the criminal charges have been filed in the February 19, 2021, high-speed chase that resulted in a CHP officer being shot in Sequioia National Park. Marvin Chang,…… MORE
LA County Officials Update Tiger Woods Crash
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Fresh Produce Sales Growth
Fresh produce continues its steady growth at retail, with increased sales for fruits and vegetables during the fourth quarter of 2020. That’s according to a new report on United Fresh, detailing the fourth quarter of last year and the 2020 year-end report. Among the fourth quarter highlights, both fruits and vegetables continued to grow…… MORE
Former Fresno Mayor To Donate Leftover Campaign Funds
(KMJ) – Former Fresno Mayor Lee Brand ended his political career with nearly $400,000 leftover in his campaign war chest. Now he says he will donate those funds to eight local organizations committed to higher educational and vocational training. The organizations set to receive funds are: 1. Roosevelt High School …… MORE
