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Law: A federal judge has struck a blow for California's water-deprived Central Valley, ruling that draconian federal water cutbacks violate human rights because — surprise! — people also belong in the ecosystem. Next time a concept like, say "death panels" from the federal government seems far-fetched, consider the ordeal California's Central Valley has endured for the past two years. Based on a judicial ruling, some of the most prized and productive agricultural land in the country was turned into a wasteland after its water was shut off. The ruling was derived from an 800-page "biological opinion" put out by regulators...

A federal judge ruled Tuesday in favor of Central Valley farmers and urban water agencies seeking to loosen restrictions on pumping from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, a major source of irrigation and drinking water for much of California. U.S. District Judge Oliver Wanger in Fresno said the federal government did not properly develop a management plan that restricted water exports to protect endangered salmon, steelhead and other fish. The judge scheduled a hearing Wednesday to determine how much water can be exported without harming threatened fish that migrate through the delta to the Pacific Ocean. Groups representing San Joaquin Valley...

Mayor Swearengin Declares Fiscal Emergency, Delivers Plan to Deal with Budget Shortfall 05/03/2010Mayor Ashley Swearengin today declared a fiscal emergency for the City of Fresno and released a proposed fiscal year 2011 budget that offers a three-pronged plan to address the City’s Fresno’s $30.6 million revenue shortfall. Mayor Swearengin said the fiscal emergency declaration, which will be presented to City Council Thursday for approval, is necessary to allow the City to use its emergency reserves to help meet the daunting budget challenges by paying for one-time expenses related to budget cuts. The proposed $213.2 million general fund budget takes...

Frustrated with our government, 4,000 people joined together at Chukchansi Park in downtown Fresno to say enough is enough. "The biggest problem by far is the federal government is too powerful in our lives. They're bossing us around, telling us what we can and can't do. This country was never setup to be like that," said Steve Brandau of the Central Valley Tea Party. "I'm just disgusted with what's happening to our country. Overspending, overtaxing, it's becoming a socialist country," said Saundra Hawkins. Republican Steve Poizner, who is running for governor, believes he's on the same page as everyone who...

Tomorrow - Saturday - April 10, 2010 Chukchansi Park (stadium) 1800 Tulare St., Fresno FREE ADMISSION Bring a Sign - Bring a Friend - Activities for Kids Speakers: Tom McClintock, Congressman CA 4th Dist John Dennis, running against Nancy Pelosi Brad Roltgen, Tea Party Chuck Devore, running against Barbara Boxer Damon Dunn, running for secretary of state Steve Poizner, running for governor Danny Tarkanian, running against Harry Reid Steve Brandau, America at the Crossroads Sheriff Mack, States' rights Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers Ken Miller, running for governor Tim Cox, GOOOH (Get out of our house) G. Edward Griffin, Creature from...

A neighbor can't believe his eyes, so he calls Fresno police. Saturday morning's homicide in southeast Fresno is bizarre to say the least. Just before 8a.m. police responded to an unusual sighting near Jackson and Olive. Fresno Police Lt. John Papaleo told reporters in the field, "when our officers arrived they did locate two individuals or an individual was wheeling a cart that had a deceased person within the cart." Officers immediately held the suspect for questioning. Detectives were there in minutes and began preserving the crime scene close to the shopping cart. The body was removed by the Coroner....

Fresno home-care providers tell how SEIU staff threatened them and changed their ballots to secure a razor-thin advantage in a controversial union election this June. Isn't it ironic that Fresno now has a 45%+ Unemployment rate? We all know Unions pull this type of stuff. I am glad to see more citizens speaking up. I bet they didn't know the farmers in their town would have their water turned off within weeks of this Administration taking office. SEIU bullies these people to voting for Democrats and then used their votes to cripple their town. Video at link.

The likelihood of outrage seems inevitable this year in college football: The BCS controversy, which even President Obama has issued proclamations about, seems ready to explode, since six undefeated teams - two from minor conferences - survive with only three games left in the season. Two conferences, Mountain West and Western Athletic (WAC) are excluded from automatic participation in the BCS, and must compete for one of two wildcard teams, and both still have undefeated teams. But should a team which has gone undefeated and unchallenged take a slot from Alabama or Florida, which are likely to also go undefeated......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvg2chZBEXo Video: “Tea Party Express II - Fresno - Diana Nagy” October 28, 2009 New Song - Take Our Country Back Category: People & Blogs Tags: Tea Party Express II Fresno Diana Nagy New Song Take Our Country Back

The Fresno sheriff's office reported on Monday the arrest of a man who they say broke into a house in broad daylight.

Kickoff Rally a Huge Success!Hi everyone!  We've now launched the Tea Party Express II: Countdown to Judgment Day with a giant rally in San Diego.  It was incredible!!  The crowd was huge - numbering in the thousands!  The sun was shining on this naval town with our rally on the water and the U.S.S. Midway serving as the backdrop.  Sorry Keith Olbermann and any critics of the Tea Party Express - but "We The People" came together in San Diego today and our voice was heard!I can't begin to tell you how exciting the event was and how meaningful...

Boot Camp Oct 24th – www.centralvalleyteaparty.com Saturday - October 24th 2009 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Fresno Fairgrounds A Training Event HOW TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF INTO A GOVERNMENT BUTT KICKING ACTIVIST Four Training Sessions Session One - Activism 1. Street Activism - Scott & Saundra Hawkins 2. Boots on the Ground Activism - Julie Griffiths 3. Precinct Level Activism - Lonny Leitner from American Majority Session Two - Using the New Media Lonny Leitner from American Majority explains how to use Facebook, Twitter and Blogs to advance the Tea Party Movement. From beginner to online activist in one hour. Session...

Steven Ertelt of LifeNews.com reported on Friday that a pro-life activist was assaulted on October 15 by a supporter of abortion in front of the Planned Parenthood in Fresno, California, during a vigil for the nationwide 40 Days for Life campaign. Ertelt also noted that local TV news outlets ignored the story of the assault in their evening broadcasts, brushing it aside either because the victim’s injury wasn’t serious enough, or because they thought a story on “chocolate-covered bacon” was more important. Victor Fierro, director of Latinos4Life, a pro-life organization, was physically attacked by a “pro-choice woman,” according to the...

Tea Party Boot Camp Saturday - October 24th 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Fresno Fairgrounds A Training Event How to transform yourself into a Government Butt Kicking Activist Four Training Sessions Session One - Activism 1. Street Activism - Scott & Saundra Hawkins 2. Boots on the Ground Activism - Julie Griffiths 3. Precinct Level Activism - Lonny Leitner from American Majority Session Two - Using the New Media Lonny Leitner from American Majority explains how to use Facebook, Twitter and Blogs to advance the Tea Party Movement. From beginner to online activist in one hour. Session Three - Health...

The Fresno County Republican Party is under the microscope for campaign contributions to a Southern California Assembly member that a leading political watchdog said look "suspicious." In the spring of this year, the party's Central Committee received $30,000 from members of a San Diego County family, according to the committee's campaign filings. In the same time period, the committee gave a similar amount -- $28,500 -- to Joel Anderson, R-Alpine. Stuart Weil, a member of the Fresno County Republican Central Committee, said the committee took the money from the San Diego County family with no strings attached."Everything is legal," he...

Sorry for the poor quality of the water rally. I didn’t bring a tripod and it’s off VHS tape on a handheld camera. These clips show things you didn’t see on YouTube or on FOX. Everyone’s seen their footang and the crowd. This is how the event was set up and shows the work that went into it. Clip 1 http://www.rhyner.com/video/hannity.avi Clip 2 http://www.rhyner.com/video/hannity2.avi

A farmer in Missouri used a mule to plow his garden every spring. This spring the mule just stopped plowing and stood there defiantly. The farmer begged the mule, asked the mule even pleaded and finally demanded the mule get back to work. In frustration, the farmer called his father and asked for his help. Twenty minutes later his father drives up. When he got out of his pickup truck he retrieved a 3 foot 2x4 from the truck box and walked over to the mule. First he whispered something into the mules ear but the mule didn’t budge. All...

If you plan to attend the protest with Sean Hannity tomorrow and don't know what to wear, print this reversed on a t-shirt iron-on.

Sep 14, 2009 ... Sean Hannity on Thursday will broadcast his national FOX TV show life from the west side of Fresno for a program on California's water that ...

Below is a video of what looks to be a squadron of UFOs in the night sky of Fresno California. Though the UFOs seem to be emulating a conventional aircraft, with flashing lights, look close and you will see that they pass in front of a star or bright object that is literally seen during the pass. There are no breaks in the bright single object which would indicate the formation to be that of a single large aircraft. Additionally, the sighting is absent of any commonly know aircraft sounds that you would here from planes, jets or helicopters in...