The Department of Water Resources says California begins a new water year with significantly more water in storage than the previous year thanks to above average snow and precipitation. Lake Oroville, which is the State Water Project’s largest reservoir, is currently at 102% of average compared to just 62% of average at this time last…… MORE
2 Guilty of Aiding Man Accused of Killing CA Officer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Two men who are in the United States illegally have been convicted of aiding a third man who was trying to escape to Mexico after authorities say he killed a California police officer. Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that jurors convicted 34-year-old Conrado Virgen Mendoza and 28-year-old Erik Quiroz Razo of conspiring…… MORE
NRA: SF Mayor Retreats on ‘Terrorist’ Resolution
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The National Rifle Association is declaring victory after San Francisco Mayor London Breed told city departments to ignore part of a resolution labeling the NRA a “terrorist organization.” The resolution approved by the Board of Supervisors in September directs the city to assess ties between its contractors to the NRA. But…… MORE
Attorney Sues Calif. for Alleged Voter Violations
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A Republican lawyer who has waged lawsuits on behalf of the Trump administration is suing California and its Department of Motor Vehicles, saying the agency is failing to verify citizenship for voter registration. A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by attorney Harmeet Dhillon comes after a state audit found the California DMV’s…… MORE
Engineer Admits Hacking Yahoo! Accounts Searching for Images
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – A former Yahoo software engineer has pleaded guilty to hacking into the accounts of some 6,000 Yahoo users in search of sexual photos and videos. The US Attorney’s Office says Reyes Daniel Ruiz admitted in court Monday that he mostly targeted accounts belonging to younger women, including his personal friends…… MORE
Bernie Sanders Set to Appear in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ News) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is on his way to Fresno. Sanders will hold a town hall at Fresno City College on Thursday evening. His last event in Fresno was in 2016. He later visited Visalia and Modesto.… MORE
Search Continues for Man Missing for One Month
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno County search and rescue crews are looking for man who’s been missing for a month. 65-year-old Hans Lamaack was last seen on August 30. His car was later found along the Kings River. If you know anything, call the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office at 559-600-3111.… MORE
USMCA Lacks Congressional Action
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell publicly scolded Democrats’ handling of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. Politico says McConnell wants House Democrats to pass the trade agreement, noting that “the time for excuses is over.” Speaking on the Senate floor, McConnell said Democrats continued objections to the new pact are nothing more than “heel-dragging.” He says…… MORE
Teen Who Live-Streamed Fatal Accident Granted Parole
(KMJ) – Obdulia Sanchez was 18-year old when she live-streamed a 2017 fatal, DUI crash near Los Banos that left her 14-year old sister dead. Last February, she was sentenced to more than six years in prison for a host of charges including gross vehicular manslaughter. But, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says…… MORE
Governor Newsom Signs Bill Allowing Pay for CA College Athletes
(KMJ) – Governor Gavin Newsom uses an appearance on UNINTERRUPTED’s The Shop to sign SB 206 into law. The bill, which passed the state Legislature with bipartisan support, becomes the first law of its kind in the nation to allow college student athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness. Newsom was joined by NBA star…… MORE
