A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would require gun owners to obtain liability insurance for the negligent or accidental use of their firearms.
Stiff opposition forces Calif. lawmakers to shift proposed vaccine consent age to 15
A bill seeking to lower the age of consent for vaccines at 12 years old was raised to 15. Despite the change, one Valley Democrat joined Republicans in opposing the measure. Here’s why.
When a budget isn’t the budget: Calif. lawmakers avert losing pay, approve budget skeleton.
While a budget is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom, the biggest ticket items – including tax relief for sky-high gas prices – are still being haggled over between him and legislative leaders.
Feds indict Fresno man for scamming workers comp for escorts, rent
Federal prosecutors allege a Fresno man running a workers compensation firm for farmworkers lined his pockets and paid his rent and escorts with workers’ cash.
In a split for oil, enviros, judge orders fixes to Kern Co. oil permit rules
A high-stakes ruling that could have brought permitting of oil wells to a grinding halt was more of a dud for environmental advocates.
Drought-caused low water pressure leaves Sanger homes, businesses in shambles
Low water pressure has forced Sanger residents to bathe with bottled water and shuttered the city’s Walmart. Here’s what is causing the issues.
Calif. eyes breaking down barrier for direct-to-consumer booze shipping
California’s wineries can ship bottles to consumers, but brewers and distillers can’t. A new bill aims to level the playing field.
The great California pay-off? Lawmakers mull buying out farms to reduce water use
A proposal circulating the California State Legislature would dedicate $1.5 billion to buyout farmland belonging to senior water rights holders who farm the Central Valley, spelling a domino effect of tightening water supplies.
Lawmakers again try extending last call to 4 a.m. – for one Valley city
For the third time in four years, California lawmakers are hoping to experiment with a 4 a.m. closing time for bars in select California cities.
Visalia’s e-commerce boom gets a double dose of Amazon, docs say.
A 1.1 million square foot warehouse in northwest Visalia officially has a tenant.
