WINTON, CA (KMJ) – The search is on in Merced County for a man who is believed to be connected to the death of a woman. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office considers the death of Tammy Balloue suspicious. Deputies are searching for a 34-year-old man who was with her earlier in the day. On…… MORE
Henry Turpin
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office most wanted person of the week is: Henry Anthony Turpin of Fresno. Two bench warrants have been issued for several charges, including: Carjacking, auto theft, assault and possession of a deadly weapon while in jail. In April of last year, Fresno HEAT arrested Henry Turpin after an investigation showed he…… MORE
California Challenges Trump NEPA Changes
A group of 27 attorneys generals filed a lawsuit challenging changes to the National Environmental Policy Act. Led by California and Washington, the coalition claims the changes are unlawful and limits public participation in the review process. In the lawsuit, the coalition argues that the final rule abandons informed decision making, public participation and…… MORE
CA Bill Would Criminalize First Responders Taking Unauthorized Photos
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight others would make it a misdemeanor for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime. Assemblyman Mike A. Gibpson says Monday the bill sponsored by the Los Angeles County…… MORE
West Nile Virus Prevention
The California Department of Food and Agriculture says that a total of six California horses have tested positive in recent weeks for West Nile Virus, with three of the cases in the Central Valley, one in the Sierra foothills, and two in Riverside County. Two of the horses have died. According to a…… MORE
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for the SQF Complex Fire
(Photo courtesy: Tulare County Fire) (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office orders mandatory evacuations as the SQF Complex fire continues to grow in the Sequoia National Forest. The Evacuation Order issued Friday by Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is still active for the communities of: Cedar Slope, Ponderosa, and Pyles Camp. And, an Evacuation Advisory…… MORE
Lawmakers React to the Death of Former State Legislator Tom Berryhill
(KMJ) – Lawmakers from across California continue to react to news of the passing of former State Assemblyman and Senator Tom Berryhill. It was announced Saturday the current Sanislaus County Supervisor passed away, but his cause of death has yet to be released. He was 67. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors,…… MORE
Ballot Boxing 8.29.2020: Jeremy “Spike” Cohen, Ryan Cassin & Dr. Reshale Thomas
Guests on Ballot Boxing with Aaron Abeytia this weekend are Libertarian VP candidate Jeremy “Spike” Cohen, political strategist Ryan Cassin, and Fresno psychologist Dr. Reshale Thomas. Topics include third-party prospects, shifting strategies among the Democratic and Republican parties, as well the psychological effects of the pandemic and toxic political climate. … MORE
Governor Newsom Unveils Blueprint for a Safer Economy, Living with COVID-19
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More CFAP Funding Possible after Labor Day
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is hinting that more Coronavirus Food Assistance Program aid for farmers is on the horizon. Perdue confirmed that the Department of Agriculture is considering “shortly after Labor Day” offering a second wave of CFAP relief during a press call. Funding for the next round of payments would come from the…… MORE
