(CNN) – Anthony Kennedy’s announcement of his retirement from the Supreme Court on Wednesday creates an opening for President Donald Trump to reshape the ideological makeup of the nation’s highest court for decades to come, a best-case scenario for a Republican Party that only reluctantly accepted the idea of the reality-star-turned-politician as its leader. [van…… MORE
Reports: Trump-Putin Summit is Happening
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FBI Agent Testifies on Controversial Anti-Trump Texts
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SCOTUS Ruling Deals Major Blow to Organized Labor
(KMJ) – The U.S. Supreme Court rules that government workers who choose not to join a union cannot be charged for the cost of collective bargaining. Wednesday’s 5-4 decision reverses a four-decades-old precedent and upends laws in 22 states and is considered a blow to organized labor. The high court heard a similar case in 2016,…… MORE
“Pawnee Fire” Explodes, Triggers More Evacuations
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Voices Divided over SCOTUS Travel Ban Decision
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Gov. Brown, CA Lawmakers Get 6th Consecutive Pay Raise
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Gov. Jerry Brown’s salary will top $200,000 just before he leaves office. A citizen board on Tuesday approved a 3 percent bay bump for Brown, state lawmakers and other elected officials. It’s the sixth straight year their pay has increased. Brown’s salary will rise from roughly $196,000 to nearly $202,000. Members…… MORE
Large, Illegal Pot Grow Busted in Tulare County
(KMJ) – Deputes and Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Gang and Narcotic Enforcement Team take down a major, illegal marijuana growing operation in Orosi. Monday, at 8 a.m., a warrant was served at a home on the 43000 block of Road 140. Inside, Deputies and Detectives found a total of 888 marijuana plants, 57 pounds of processed marijuana,…… MORE
SCOTUS Upholds President Trump’s Travel Ban
(KMJ) – In a 5-4 ruling Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump’s ban on travel from several predominantly Muslim countries. The SCOTUS decision rejected the challenge the ban discriminated against Muslims or exceeded his Presidential authority.… MORE
Fresno’s Mayor Wants To Raise Sales Tax To Strengthen Public Safety
FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposed sales tax increase in the City of Fresno is part of Mayor Lee Brand’s plan to bolster both public safety and bring in more money to the parks. Mayor Brand unveiled his plan Monday morning to source around $44 million of revenue annually for 15 years, with a half-cent increase.…… MORE
