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DOJ: Dispensaries in Merced, Fresno counties burglarized in statewide crime scheme
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Over 20 members of a statewide retail crime organization were arrested after stealing approximately $1 million worth of marijuana from dispensaries across the state, including in Fresno and Merced counties, according to the California Department of Justice. According to the California DOJ, “Operation Sticky Fingers” identified 22 suspects as responsible for stealing […]
Allstate's plan to raise home insurance premiums by 34% approved by California officials
California announced that it will allow Allstate to raise home insurance premiums by 34% starting in November. This move follows State Farm's announcement that it will raise rates by 20%. Michael Soller, the Deputy Insurance Commissioner, explained that California's insurance premiums are still lower than those of many other states despite the hike. "California's insurance rates, on average, are lower than many states, including large states like Florida or Texas," he said. "We're seeing the impact of disasters. Not just wildfires but winter storms — seeing the impact of climate change all across the nation. So, we're not alone."Devastating fires are a...
Robert Rivas supports retail-theft laws
Lea este artículo en español aquí. In downtown Salinas on Monday — joined by several dozen Central Coast elected officials, law enforcement leaders, business owners and local and state lawmakers — Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) championed historic new retail theft laws, which will protect business owners, improve safety for shoppers and workers, and hold criminals accountable.
California AI safety bill passes Legislature after drawing criticism from Pelosi, support from Musk
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.Senate Bill 1047 by State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) passed its final vote in the state Senate on Thursday by a 29-9 vote. The Assembly approved the measure on Wednesday."Innovation and safety can go hand in hand — and California is leading the way," Wiener said in a statement. "The Legislature has taken the truly historic step of working proactively to ensure an exciting new technology protects the public interest as it advances."The measure, known as the...
Bill to prohibit the use of medical debt in credit reporting awaits Governor’s signature to become law
A bill authored by State Senator Monique Limón that stops medical debt from impacting a person's credit score is now only awaiting the Governor's signature to become law. The post Bill to prohibit the use of medical debt in credit reporting awaits Governor’s signature to become law appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
California lawmakers pass bill that could make undocumented immigrants eligible for home loans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Undocumented immigrants in California could be eligible for state assistance in buying a home under a bill the state Legislature sent to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday. The proposal, which prompted contentious debate in the Legislature, would specify that people who meet all other requirements...
Boy, 11, dies at waterpark after suffering heart attack while in line for slide as mom found him ‘blue and purple’
AN 11-year-old boy has tragically died following a heart attack he suffered at a waterpark. Richard Weinert-Soto collapsed on Saturday while waiting in line for a slide at Adventure Park in Visalia, California, around 40 miles south of Fresno. Weinert-Soto had been at the top of a waterslide when the medical emergency happened. Visalia Adventure Park […]
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