SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California’s education chief said Monday he plans to lead an effort focusing on racism in public schools during emotional remarks about George Floyd, whose killing has left him struggling to answer his own children who asked, “Why did this happen?” “Now is the time to address racism and implicit bias in…… MORE
Thousands Hold Peaceful Demonstration in Downtown Fresno
(Photos courtesy: Photographer Justin Keys) (KMJ) – Nearly 3,500 fill the streets of downtown Fresno Sunday afternoon for a peaceful protest over the death of George Floyd. Organizers of the Black Lives Matter rally stated from the outset, and reinforced throughout the duration of the gathering, that everyone was encouraged to remain peaceful. And there…… MORE
Dairy Month Celebration
In celebration of June Dairy Month, Dairy Management, Inc., as well as state and regional checkoff teams across the country, are showcasing dairy’s resilience and community impact during COVID-19. The efforts kicked off on June 1, which is World Milk Day, with a video titled “Raising Gallons.” It features Olympians, NFL players, famous chefs,…… MORE
More Support for Victims of Domestic Violence: Gov. Newsom
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom today announced a series of new initiatives to support victims of domestic violence amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, including $5 million in state funding, a new partnership to secure private funding with $3 million in seed funding, an executive order to help ease the financial strain on domestic…… MORE
Mayor Announces COVID-19 Guidelines for Yard Sales
FRESNO, CA – Mayor Lee Brand announced that yard sales and other sales of personal property conducted by residents on their premises are considered an authorized activity, under State and Fresno County health and safety guidelines. As part of Friday’s announcement, the City of Fresno reminds residents that all current public health protocols, including…… MORE
House & Senate Ag Committees Get Low Grades
The House Agriculture Committee got a D grade and the Senate Ag Committee received a C- on oversight. Those grades came from the Lugar Center, which was founded by former Indiana Republican Senator and Ag Committee Chair Richard Lugar, in a report that measured congressional oversight. The Hagstrom Report says the Congressional Oversight Hearing…… MORE
Fresno County Jail Inmate Tests Positive for COVID-19
FRESNO , CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County Jail Inmate has tested positive for COVID-19. The Sheriff’s Office says the inmate was one of eight placed in the Fresno County Jail’s quarantine area, back in April. Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says that area was created after one of the jail’s correctional officers tested positive. Botti…… MORE
Endorsements
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COVID-19 Update: Calif. DMV Reopenings, Gyms Gearing Up
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H-2A Worker Increases
The Department of Agriculture says the number of H-2A workers increased fivefold between 2005 and 2019. Calling the data an indicator of the scarcity of farm labor, USDA’s Economic Research Service says the number of H-2A positions requested and approved increased from just over 48,000 in 2005 to nearly 258,000 in 2019. The H-2A…… MORE
