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California Isn’t Enforcing Its Strongest-in-the-Nation Oil Well Cleanup Law on Its Largest Oil Company
State regulators could have asked oil companies California Resources Corp. and Aera Energy for an estimated $2.4 billion to guarantee wells are plugged but decided they didn’t have the authority to do so.
Report: California giant sequoia groves in peril after megafires
Two new studies find that without sustained intervention, California may permanently lose big sections of old-growth giant sequoia groves. The majestic trees only grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. Since 2015, 20% of them have died, mostly in three megafires in 2020 and 2021. David Soderberg, Ph.D,...
Schiff unveils bill extending FOIA transparency to judiciary
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) unveiled legislation Tuesday that would extend the powers of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the judicial branch. The legislation from Schiff, who is running for the Senate in California, comes amid deepening scrutiny of Supreme Court justices. Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas in particular has come under criticism from Democrats…
Kamala Harris is accused by the citizens of radioactive Treasure Island of concealing corruption
Former Treasure Island homeowners said Kamala Harris was complicit in the cover-up of fraud by lawmakers and businessmen who urged for the construction of million-dollar residences on the site of a former nuclear army training facility. The radioactive waste on the island and its concealment by politicians and government entities in charge of Californians’ well-being and security sickened and poisoned many inhabitants, kids, and soldiers.
Fresno State Social Work Program Gets $5.25M Grant to Meet Valley’s Behavioral Health Needs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The California Department of Health Care Access and Information awarded a $5.25 million grant to the Master of Social Work program at Fresno State to expand its capacity to produce qualified health care professionals. “This award, one of the largest in the state, is...
Five named to Shrine Bowl 1000
FRESNO, Calif. - Five Fresno State football seniors were named to the Shrine Bowl 1000 on Tuesday, the preseason list that highlights the Top-1000 all-star game eligible players by the East-West Shrine Bowl. Fresno State's offense was represented by the offensive line with Mose Vavao and Braylen Nelson on the...
BLOG: Managing California’s water requires improved transparency
California is experiencing whiplash between boom-and-bust cycles of prolonged drought and atmospheric rivers. The unpredictable nature of our climate makes The post BLOG: Managing California’s water requires improved transparency appeared first on The Business Journal.
Fresno County Elections office prepares for November election
The November general election is just over 100 days away.Kamala Harris has now earned enough delegates to become the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.Last week, Republicans officially nominated former President Donald Trump as their nominee.Fresno County Clerk and Registrar of Voters James Kus says there are around 507,000 active registered voters in the county, and that number is expected to grow."With all of the national news about the election, I am hopeful that this will actually generate a higher interest and interest oftentimes leads to turnout," said Kus.D'Aungillique Jackson is with Faith in the...
Big Lots to close several Northern California stores, including two on Central Coast
SALINAS, Calif. — Big Lots, the popular retail chain, has announced plans to close dozens of its stores in Northern California, including two in the local area. The stores in Salinas and Gilroy are among those slated for closure. The Watsonville location will remain open. The company cited the...
1/4 Californians' turn to alcohol when making a decision according to new study
Cardrates.com released a survey explaining how 1 out of every 4 Californians turn to alcohol when making an executive decision. These decisions can affect your life for the long run. @ericjdockery
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