SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California have rejected a ban on medically unnecessary treatment for babies born with ambiguous or conflicting genitalia. The measure would have been the first of its kind in the country to ban surgeries on children born with intersex traits until they are at least 6. A legislative committee voted Monday not…… MORE
Target: Homelessness, Gov. Newsom Kick Off Tour with Stops incl. Central Valley
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom kicks off a week-long tour — boots on the ground — addressing the state’s homelessness crisis. He’s making stops from the Bay area to Los Angeles County and here in the Central Valley. Governor Newsom says every corner of our state has too many people living…… MORE
Man Gunned Down, Police Ask Public’s Help with Fresno’s 3rd Homicide of 2020
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are asking for the public’s help with a murder investigation, the 3rd homicide for 2020. On January 12, 2020, at approximately 2:00am, police said ShotSpotter showed multiple rounds being fired in Southeast Fresno. Patrol Officers responded to the 4500 block of E. Turner. Officers found 26 year old Brandon…… MORE
“Joker” Leads Oscar Nominations
Nominations for 92nd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning. The dark comic drama “Joker” led among nominated films with 11. “Ford v Ferrari,” “The Irishman,” “Jojo Rabbit,” “Joker,” “Little Women,” “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,” “Marriage Story,” “Parasite” and “1917” are vying for best picture this year. [vemba-video id=”entertainment/2020/01/13/oscars-2020-nomination-snubs-mxp-knowles-vpx.hln”] Despite efforts in recent years…… MORE
California Ag Budget Highlights
According to a California Department of Food and Agriculture news release, here is a breakdown of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal covering agriculture and rural areas. For CDFA, the budget would be $600.4 million. Here are some of the key elements: Farm to School Baseline Funding: This proposal requests $10 million in 2020-21, and…… MORE
California Sends Quake Experts to Puerto Rico
[vemba-video id=”van/batchfeed/2020/01/13/kpix_4fca5430-35a4-11ea-9f9b-a34e3c3c7e06″] California sent 35 disaster specialists to Puerto Rico following a series of earthquakes that have caused extensive damage and power outages on the Island. Governor Gavin Newsom announced the plan Saturday after a 5.9 earthquake shook the island still recovering from a week of quakes and tremblors. The team of specialists departed from Sacramento International Airport for…… MORE
Corey Booker Drops Presidential Bid
Cory Booker announced Monday that he will end his campaign after failing to qualify for the Democratic debate planned for Tuesday in Iowa. “It was a difficult decision to make, but I got in this race to win, and I’ve always said I wouldn’t continue if there was no longer a path to victory,” Booker…… MORE
Corvette wins North American Car of the Year Award
CNN Business The Chevrolet Corvette won the North American Car of the Year Award at an event in Detroit on Monday morning. In addition, the Kia Telluride was named SUV of the Year and the Jeep Gladiator won Truck of the Year. The awards, voted on by a jury of 50 automotive journalists, are considered…… MORE
Fresno City Council Members Introduce Revised Marijuana Ordinance
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno City Council members introduce a revised marijuana ordinance. The ordinance is being sponsored by Council member Miguel Arias and Council Member Esmeralda Soria. The new plan for marijuana in the city was released in a statement sent out Friday, Jan 10, 2020. Revisions to the new plan included…… MORE
Rush’s Neil Peart Passes at 67
[vemba-video id=”entertainment/2020/01/10/neil-peart-rush-2010-intv-sot-vpx.cnn”] (CNN) — Neil Peart, whose virtuoso chops and artful lyrics propelled his band Rush to global stardom and sealed his place as one of the greatest drummers in rock music, has died. He was 67. Peart died in Santa Monica, California, on Tuesday, family spokesman Elliot Mintz told CNN. The musician had been battling…… MORE
