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3 Central Valley dairies come down with the bovine bird flu
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed three cases of the avian flu among Central Valley cows Friday. “It is something that can transmit through a herd fairly quickly, and so that’s why identifying potentially sick cows… on the early side is so important,” Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan […]
WATCH: Deputies rescue cow from Fresno County canal
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A cow managed to fall into a Fresno County canal on Friday morning, but deputies were able to rescue the bovine before it was too late. Around 11:45 a.m. deputies say they received a report of a cow floating in the Friant Kern Canal near Ashlan and Riverbend Avenues. After […]
Pay changes coming for jurors in Fresno County
Fresno County is participating in a pilot program that raises juror compensation.Starting September 3, residents called into jury service in Fresno County will receive $100 per day, starting on the second day of service.That's up from the current rate of just $15 a day.In addition, the juror mileage reimbursement rate will increase from 34 cents to 67 cents per mile round trip.The pilot will end by early 2026 or when the funding is exhausted, whichever comes first.At the conclusion of the pilot, the Judicial Council will provide a report to the California State Legislature describing the findings of the pilot program and information for promoting juror diversity.
Health officials warning community about Valley Fever
It was on New Year's Day when Rob Purdie started feeling the symptoms of Valley Fever, which started out as a really bad headache."I went to a local urgent care and they said you have a sinus infection, take these antibiotics," he said. "Took the antibiotics, finished the antibiotics, didn't feel any better."Purdie says he then went to several different urgent care facilities and within a month, he began to develop vision problems.He then went to a hospital in Bakersfield, where a doctor did some tests."That's how they determined that I had Valley Fever that had become meningitis, which is...
Santa Clara Kaiser Among Top Hospitals for Treating Heart Attacks, Strokes
Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s hospitals are rated among the best in the nation for treating heart attacks, strokes, and other medical conditions, according to a study released by U.S. News & World Report in mid-July. Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals are recognized as “high-performing” in U.S. News & World...
California lawmakers seek more time to consider energy proposals backed by Newsom
Democratic lawmakers in the California Assembly are pushing back against a last-minute effort by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass proposals aimed at cutting energy costs for Californians and reducing gas price spikes at the pump.They say they need more time to weigh the impacts. The pushback means the state Legislature might head to a special session this year after the legislative deadline to wrap up the session on Saturday. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas said his members are "on the same page" as Newsom about the need to prioritize lowering energy bills for Californians. But details of the proposals weren't released...
New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk
California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.
Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation
California lawmakers late Friday approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrates launch of Nation's first hydrogen hub
OAKLAND, Calif. — On Friday Aug. 30 California Gov. Newsom announced California as the first state in the nation to launch one of the country's seven hydrogen hubs. Gov. Newsom celebrated on Friday alongside U.S Under Secretary of Energy David Crane and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and other local, state and federal leaders in Oakland.
Americans to get one-term payment from $1.1m wages settlement – no action is needed to get the cash
A SOFTWARE company agreed to pay current and former employees $1.1 million to resolve a class action lawsuit. Customer service representatives who worked for [24]7.ai may be entitled to a portion of the settlement after the company allegedly failed to fairly compensate employees. According to the wage-and-hour class action lawsuit,...
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