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A Calif. bill regulating paychecks just vanished. Now, it’s requiring gun owners to carry insurance.
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would require gun owners to obtain liability insurance for the negligent or accidental use of their firearms.
June 19, 2022
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.
June 16, 2022
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.
June 13, 2022
Study: Keeping Diablo Canyon on-line will aid Calif. climate goals
With the future of Diablo Canyon uncertain, a new study shows that keeping California’s last nuclear power plant open would help the state achieve its climate goals at a lower cost.
June 9, 2022
From water to energy, Calif. policies disproportionately harm minority communities
"California continues to implement policies negatively impacting the ag and energy sectors, we must ask ourselves: who is looking out for California's minority and disadvantaged communities?"
June 6, 2022
Lemoore Naval pilot dies in Mojave jet crash
The Navy Department revealed the identity of the pilot who dies in a jet crash during a training exercise near Trona on Sunday.
June 5, 2022
Appellate judge who gave Newsom massive COVID powers sacked for delaying cases
Vance Raye was forced from the bench over deliberate delays in 200 cases over a decade costing litigants money and criminal defendants their freedom.
June 2, 2022
Democrat-backed gas tax holidays? It’s happening, but not in Calif.
Opposition to issuing gas tax holidays isn't universal across U.S. states, including those dominated by Democrats.
June 2, 2022
CSU faculty calls for open, transparent chancellor search
“The CSU has been victim of both lack of transparency in two searches (CSU Fresno President and CSU Chancellor) that have led to resignations and embarrassment,” CSU faculty said in a resolution.
June 1, 2022
Valley consumers have options – even in a tight car buying market
A number of factors have made car-buying harder for Valley consumers. But buyers still have plenty of options, writes the President of California's New Car Dealers Association.
June 1, 2022