SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Trump administration said Wednesday that it will not support a massive water project proposed by California, the latest and most serious blow for Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to re-engineer the state’s water system by building two giant water tunnels. “The Trump administration did not fund the project and chose to…… MORE
‘Fats’ Domino 1928-2017
(CNN) – Antoine “Fats” Domino, a titan of early rock ‘n’ roll whose piano-based hits — such as “Ain’t That a Shame,” “Blueberry Hill” and “Blue Monday” — influenced artists including Paul McCartney and Randy Newman, died Tuesday, an official said. [van id=”entertainment/2017/10/25/fats-domino-dies-obit-lah.cnn”] Domino passed away due to natural causes, according to Mark Bone, chief…… MORE
Plant-Based Foods Increasing in Popularity
The use and popularity of plant-based foods is increasing, but that doesn’t mean a change in course for the world population. A recent survey by the restaurant food delivery service GrubHub reported that vegan orders have increased in popularity by 19 percent in 2017. However, the number of vegan or vegetarian consumers has remained…… MORE
Fresno Cell Phone Store Manager Removes Panel – Finds Man In Ceiling
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is caught in South East Fresno after allegedly trying to break into a cell phone store through the roof. It was just after 1:00pm on Tuesday that Fresno Police say they got the call from the manager of the Cricket Store on the 3200 block of East Tulare Street.…… MORE
“Much Needed” SB 1 Repair Unveiled For Highway 99 In Fresno
FRESNO (KMJ) — The plan to resurface a Fresno section of Highway 99 is just one part of a number of projects Caltrans says are being accelerated with funds due to be generated by SB 1. “SB 1 will allow Caltrans to catch up on years of unfunded maintenance needs that have plagued our roadways,…… MORE
Berkeley Study Blames Nevada Gun Shows for Violence in CA
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new UC Berkeley study claims gun-related deaths and injuries increase by 70 percent of in areas of California, following gun shows in neighboring Nevada, where there are fewer regulations. Researchers say rates of firearm injuries remain steady after shows in the Golden State, which they attribute to tougher restrictions. The most…… MORE
Gang Member Nabbed with Loaded Gun, Baby in Car
(KMJ) Fresno Police say Mirella Ponce had her infant child and two other gang members in the car with her when she was pulled over Monday on E. White Lane. Detectives from the Multi Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium Tactical Team found a loaded pink 9mm handgun in the vehicle. Ponce and one of the passengers…… MORE
Rep. Nunes Investigating Russian Uranium Deal
(CNN) – House Republicans are launching an investigation into Russia and an Obama-era uranium deal, the intelligence committee’s chairman announced Tuesday. Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Visalia) said at a news conference that his committee and the House oversight committee are launching the joint investigation into the uranium deal, whether there was an FBI investigation into the…… MORE
Corker: Trump Has Difficulty with the Truth
WASHINGTON (CNN) – The ongoing public feud between Sen. Bob Corker and President Donald Trump exploded Tuesday ahead of the President’s high-stakes visit to Capitol Hill for tax negotiations, with the Tennessee Republican telling CNN’s Manu Raju he wouldn’t support Trump for president if given the opportunity again. [van id=”politics/2017/10/24/bob-corker-trump-tweet-cbs-chalian-newday.cnn”] The President had earlier accused…… MORE
USDA Offers Help to California Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set aside $4 million to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the California wildfires recover. USDA also announced that households impacted by recent wildfires in Northern California could be eligible for help buying food through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, or NRCS, will…… MORE
