[vemba-video id=”politics/2019/11/15/impeachment-hearing-witness-intimidation-tampering-trump-tweet-orig-nws.cnn”] By Jeremy Herb and Manu Raju, CNN The ousted US ambassador to Ukraine directly pushed back on Friday against allegations leveled by President Donald Trump and his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, while a tweet from the President attacking her during the hearing sparked a real-time response and new Democratic accusations of witness intimidation.…… MORE
Cops dropped off their kids at Saugus HS. Seconds later, gunfire erupted
Three off-duty officers dropping off their children Thursday at a Southern California school rushed in seconds after gunfire erupted, likely saving lives in a shooting that left two dead, authorities said. The shooter opened fire at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, killing two students and wounding three others before turning the gun on himself. The suspect…… MORE
Fresno Council Approves Retail Cannabis Ordinance
Fresno, CA (KMJ) – Fresno City Council approves a new cannabis business ordinance on Thursday. Fresno had been a holdout as one of the last big California cities to allow dispensaries. The vote eked by 4 to 3, and Fresno’s Mayor Lee Brand could still veto it. City Council Members Miguel Arias and…… MORE
US Drought Monitor: Much of California Now ‘Abnormally Dry’
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The U.S. Drought Monitor is now categorizing two-thirds of California as abnormally dry. The monitor reports Thursday that more than 81% of the state is considered dry, including a small percentage in the first stages of drought. That’s up from less than 18% last week. The monitor says that while reservoirs…… MORE
Calif. to Overhaul Insurance Plan After Wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California residents who lost their home insurance because of the threat of wildfires could soon buy comprehensive policies from a state-mandated plan funded by the insurance industry. Private insurance companies have been dropping policies of many people who live in fire-prone areas as wildfires continue to threaten the state. Most turn…… MORE
Disney Plus Adds Disclaimer About ‘Racist Stereotypes’
NEW YORK (AP) – Disney’s new streaming service is adding a disclaimer to “Dumbo,” “Peter Pan” and other classics because they depict racist stereotypes. The move illustrates a challenge that companies face when they resurrect older movies in modern times. In “Dumbo,” from 1941, crows that help Dumbo learn to fly are depicted with exaggerated…… MORE
BREAKING: 2 Dead in Shooting at Santa Clarita’s Saugus High School
[vemba-video id=”us/2019/11/14/los-angeles-school-shooting-saugus-high-vpx.cnn”] SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — A student gunman opened fire Thursday at a Southern California high school, killing two students and wounding three others before he was captured in grave condition after shooting himself in the head, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m. at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita,…… MORE
EXCLUSIVE: Two Valley-Based Ag Companies Set to Merge
(KMJ) – Two leading, women-owned Central Valley agriculture companies confirm they are merging their operations. Gar Tootelian, Incorporated of Reedley will combine its operations with Bennett Water Systems of Lemoore. Both family-run businesses have a long history here in the Central Valley. Gar has been in business for 70 years and Bennett has been…… MORE
Closing Arguments To Begin In Capital Murder Trial of Alleged Cop Killer
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – Closing arguments begin Thursday in Tulare County in the capital murder trial of alleged cop killer, Erika Sandoval. The five men and seven women of the jury will hear both sides wrap-up their cases. The Deputy District Attorney, Dave Alavezos, from the Tulare County has tried to convince jurors…… MORE
Suspect In 2008 Fresno County Double Homicide Arrested in Bakersfield
FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A suspect is arrested in Bakersfield in connection to double homicide in Fresno County more than a decade ago. U.S. Marshals arrested 42-year-old Jose Zepeda Jr. on Tuesday at a Northwest Bakersfield home. U.S. Marshals said the crime took place in 2008. Parlier Police responded to gunshots fired at…… MORE
