Washington money affects lives in cities like Sacramento and Fresno in ways few realize, until the capital’s leaders try to take the money away. And that’s what could happen this … Click to Continue »
Read More »Study: Sales, business tax could fund California health bill
A report commissioned by a California nursing union suggests funding a single-payer health care system with a sales tax hike and a new tax on business revenue to raise $ 100 … Click to Continue »
Read More »President Trump and California soon could spar over air quality rules
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A legal battle over regulations for construction vehicles could become the first test of whether President Donald Trump wants to limit California’s unique ability to limit air … Click to Continue »
Read More »Trump signs order that could open California coastal waters to new drilling
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could open large parts of the Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic oceans to new oil and gas drilling, creating yet another clash … Click to Continue »
Read More »These Avocados Could Be The Answer To Growing The Crop Statewide
Customers love the guacamole served tableside at El Torito in Downtown Fresno so much that about half of them order it. Daniel Avalos is the general manager there. Avalos and I just ordered some guac. For $ 10 the appetizer is created on a platter in front of us. “She …
Read More »Farmers fear deportation of workers could hurt livelihood
The head of Bethel Heights Vineyard looked out over the 100 acres of vines her crew of 20 Mexicans had just finished pruning, worried about what will happen if the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Next regulatory rollback target could be your refrigerator
WASHINGTON –– Appliance makers want Congress to ease energy efficiency standards that they say are unrealistic and costly for air conditioners, refrigerators and other equipment. The appliance industry is lobbying … Click to Continue »
Read More »Consultant says Merced could get $1.6M a year — if it allowed recreational weed shops
Merced stands to make as much as an estimated $ 1.6 million a year in marijuana tax revenue if it allowed recreational marijuana, according to the city’s weed consultant. A report … Click to Continue »
Read More »Expert says studies show fall could have been fatal for Gustine baby
Though it’s rare, it’s possible for a 2-foot fall to create as much force on an unprotected baby’s head as two football players slamming into each other, according to an … Click to Continue »
Read More »California’s high-speed rail system could be operated first by a foreign firm
Five international teams of companies – all from nations with well-established passenger rail systems – have submitted their qualifications to handle the early ramp-up operation of California’s future high-speed rail … Click to Continue »
Read More »Analysis: Here’s What Could Change Under The American Health Care Act
We continue our coverage this week of the GOP plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Last week we heard from Anthony Wright of Health Access California about his concerns with the so-called American Health Care Act, and this week we’re speaking with someone who had a hand …
Read More »California, Trump could fight over auto pollution standards
Former California state Senator Fran Pavley, a pioneer in climate change legislation, talks about the potential rollback of federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dr. Garen Wintemute had data preserved before it could possibly vanish
Fearing that federal data on gun violence might soon similarly vanish under a president with close ties to the National Rifle Association, Dr. Garen Wintemute called together his partners at the University of California, Davis Violence Prevention Research Program. Within minutes, the team was downloading a crime victimization survey from …
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