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
Governor Newsom Blocks Release Of Murderer David Weidert
FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom today blocked the release of David Weidert. He was convicted for the 1980 murder of 20 year-old developmentally disabled man from Clovis. Mike Morganti was beaten, stabbed then forced to dig his own grave before being buried alive. Fresno district attorney Lisa Smittcamp lobbied for Weidert to remain in…… MORE
Lemoore Stolen Car Chase Ends With One In Custody
LEMOORE,CA (KMJ)- A Car running a stop sign last night in Lemoore turned out to be reported stolen, in Hanford. A Lemoore Police Officer watched as the car ran a stop sign at the intersection, which prompted them to follow. When checking the license plate, the officer learned that the car had recently been reported…… MORE
Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes 2020-21 State Budget
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom submitted his 2020-21 State Budget proposal to the Legislature today which makes responsible investments in the state’s economic future while tackling head-on persistent challenges facing the state. “California’s economic growth has fueled the nation’s economy. As 2020 begins, California’s economy is the strongest in the nation and the fifth largest…… MORE
