State legislators have fast-tracked Senate Bill 1, the California Environmental, Public Health and Workers Defense Act of 2019. It is sweeping legislation that would lock current standards in place through January 20, 2025, the last day of Donald Trump’s presidency if he were to win a second term. Proponents see …
Read More »San Joaquin Valley Sheriffs Blame ‘Sanctuary State’ Laws For December Murders
Two murders were allegedly committed by immigrants in the San Joaquin Valley last December, and some county sheriffs are blaming California’s “sanctuary state” law for the crimes. The day after Christmas in Stanislaus County, Newman City police officer Ronil Singh was shot and killed after pulling someone over who was …
Read More »Agencies tasked with enforcing California pot laws. Merced dispensaries come next
Licensed businesses around California can begin legally growing and selling marijuana for recreational use Monday, and a hodgepodge of enforcement agencies will be trying to make sure they adhere to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Big changes made to marijuana laws in Merced County
Merced County leaders have decided to force all marijuana cultivation indoors, a move that did not surprise cannabis advocates but did disappoint them on Tuesday. The county passed an ordinance … Click to Continue »
Read More »Uniting States of Marijuana: the nation’s evolving laws on cannabis
The November 2016 election brought about new rules on the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana in several states, with more than half (including California) now allowing for the later. Federal government leaders including President Trump have voiced their opinion on the changing state of mind around marijuana. Is this …
Read More »Gov. Brown signs sweeping climate laws with big changes for California’s future
Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders embarked on a new era in California’s effort to combat climate change Thursday when the governor signed a law committing the state to some of the most drastic greenhouse gas emission reductions in the world. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gun enthusiasts in Atwater scoff at proposed gun laws
Proposed bans for “bullet buttons” and semi-automatic rifles on the table One ban would limit guns sales to one every 30 days The proposed bans were revived after the San Bernardino shooting in December that left 14 dead … Click to Continue »
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