Newsom, Calif. do about-face on fake grass
Years after California embraced synthetic turf as a cure-all for drought, it's eyeing a ban for its effects from "forever chemicals."
Reedley biolab operator enters plea in FDA case
The Chinese national behind the illegal Reedley biolab has finally tendered a plea in Federal court.
Calif. appeals ruling in Christian-owned Bakersfield bakery’s wedding cake suit
A Kern County judge awarded the lawyers for a Bakersfield bakery $3.62 million in attorneys fees, paid for by taxpayers. Now, California is appealing the decision.
Visalia Transit resumes service as contractor, Teamsters strike deal
Bus drivers and Transdev, the contractor providing service for SEKI and Visalia Transit, struck a one-year contract after weeks of striking.
“Gay people are literally taking over the National Park System”: Pride celebration hits Yosemite
Environmental activist and drag queen Pattie Gonia brought plenty of eyeballs to a National Park Service Pride Celebration at Yosemite.
Riley’s Brewing to launch brewery, restaurant in Riverstone
After a fire destroyed its brewing facility in 2022, Riley's Brewing is making a splashy comeback in Madera County's burgeoning Riverstone community.
Taco Bell settles suit for breaking Calif. gift card laws
Gift cards with less than $10 on them were unable to "Live Mas" at the fast food chain.
Flight delays hit East Coast as smoke blankets region
The FAA delayed a spate of flights heading into New York amid severe smoke flowing in from wildfires in eastern Canada.
House GOP calls off contempt vote for FBI Director
FBI Director Christopher Wray extended an offer to provide full-access to papers tied to allegations filed with the agency against President Joe Biden.
LIV Golf, PGA Tour to merge after two contentious years
After two years of intense vitriol, with much focused on the Saudi-backed league's ties to 9/11, the PGA Tour will merge with its top challenger.
