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In response to the Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese steel, the Chinese government over the weekend announced tariffs on many American products. The list of 128 items with new tariffs includes almonds, oranges, grapes and dozens of other crops, which could threaten hundreds of millions of dollars in annual exports …
Read More »Even with pledges to fight global warming, you’d better brace yourself for more extreme weather
Scientists have some sobering news about the future of our planet: Even if humans manage to meet the temperature target set forth in the Paris climate change agreement, record-breaking weather … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Salvadorans Brace For Uncertainty Amid White House Decision
On Monday, the Trump Administration announced that natives of El Salvador will soon lose their temporary protected status in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security says that in September of 2019, 200,000 Salvadorans in the U.S. will lose protection from deportation. That status was originally designated in 2001, under …
Read More »Bootjack Residents Brace For Detwiler Fire Evacuations
As the Detwiler Fire continues to grow, residents in the surrounding area are growing increasingly nervous. Many residents are already making preparations to evacuate if necessary. One of those residents is Jack Wass. Wass is a lifelong resident of Bootjack which is just a few miles southeast of Mariposa on …
Read More »California gun owners brace for shortages, price hikes under new ammo regulations
Ammunition sales have spiked dramatically during the last month as gun owners try to beat the clock on new regulations. Boxes holding 1,000 bullets have been selling fast at Stage … Click to Continue »
Read More »Animal activists brace for ‘Finding Dory’ impact on tropical fish
Animal welfare activists and pet shop owners fear a wave of interest in tropical fish and the possible decimation of key species after the June release of Disney Pixar’s “Finding Dory.” … Click to Continue »
Read More »Firefighters in Fresno Brace for Long Fourth of July Night
As many celebrated the July Fourth holiday, Fresno Firefighters concentrated on making sure people in the community stay safe. On Saturday, the firefighters braved the heat and battled spot fires, but with fireworks in full fledge as the night goes on, the firefighters are bracing for a possible long night. …
Read More »Chowchilla Landowners Brace for High Speed Rail
A meeting was held in Chowchilla for landowners who will loose property to High Speed Rail. Dozens of property owners packed The Little Theater at the Chowchilla Fairgrounds Wednesday. "It takes out my house, it takes out my fathers house. It pretty much devastates us," Steve Massaro, an almond farmer …
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