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Newsom vetoes bill seeking to tighten refinery-adjacent air monitoring rules
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday vetoed a bill aimed at tightening air pollution monitoring provisions for so-called fence-line zones that mark the perimeter of oil refineries. “While I share the author’s desire to protect communities from air pollution, local air quality management districts are already carrying out the necessary action to do just…
Jennifer Lopez Rocks Plunging Black Dress after Calling Ben Affleck’s New Look ‘A Cry for Help’: ‘He Looks So Lost and Pathetic’
Jennifer Lopez showed off her incredible fashion sense over the weekend when she was spotted hitting the town with her child, Emme. The mother-and-daughter duo both looked casual and stylish as they hit up a coffee shop for some refreshments during a shopping trip in Los Angeles. The pair shopped for clothes and seemingly enjoyed each other’s company as they soaked up the California sunshine amid rumors that JLo and her husband, Ben Affleck, are headed for a divorce.
Ex-cop’s domestic violence charges dropped
Felony domestic violence charges resulting from disturbing allegations against a former Gridley police officer were dropped because the alleged victim, herself a police officer, refused to testify. However, the defendant, 31-year-old Devin Pasley, was convicted Aug. 7 of misdemeanor animal cruelty after a three-day trial in Butte County Superior Court....
California Water Institute highlights complex water issues for legislative staff
The California Water Institute at Fresno State, in partnership with the Maddy Institute, recently hosted a Water Bootcamp aimed at enhancing the understanding of California’s complex water systems among state legislative staff. “The positive engagement and thoughtful questions from our attendees showed a significant interest in understanding the state’s...
DNC 2024: California delegation will be front and center
CHICAGO - Morning events have already started in Chicago on Monday, the first day of the Democratic National Convention. There is a lot happening before Thursday night's big culminating event, when Vice President Kamala Harris will officially accept her party's nomination. We are just hours away from the kickoff of...
Massive blazes give rise to increased issues with 'fire brain'
Click play to listen to this article. (California News Service) Mental-health experts are sounding the alarm about "fire brain" - a condition caused by exposure to toxic wildfire smoke. One study found that wildfire smoke can cause brain inflammation that lasts for a month. Suzie Dukes, Chico LMFT and survivor...
RPD arrest Redding man found with one pound of fentanyl in his car
REDDING, Calif. — RPD arrested a man in Redding for possession of fentanyl, and methamphetamine for sale. According to a press release from RPD on Saturday, Aug. 17, at about 4:30 am, a Redding Police Officer stopped a vehicle near Lake Boulevard around the I-5 overpass for multiple vehicle code violations.
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