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California insurance regulation reforms take important step forward
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Proposed reforms to California’s insurance regulations took a key step forward Friday, officially entering the public comment period required before they can be enacted. The proposed regulation will allow insurance companies to use forward-looking, so-called ‘catastrophe modeling’ when asking the California Department of Insurance (CDI)...
Another year of water cuts for lower Colorado River Basin states, feds say
Despite some improvements in water conservation, Nevada is facing a fourth consecutive year of mandatory water cuts, as drought and climate change continue to threaten Lake Mead, federal officials announced Thursday. Federal water managers announced that Tier 1 water cuts — the least severe shortage condition — would be necessary next year to preserve water […]
West Fresno Family Resource Center hosting health fair Saturday at Chukchansi Park
FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — As students head back to school the West Fresno Family Resource Center is holding its 22nd annual back-to-school health fair. The event will be held on Saturday, August 17th at Chukchansi Park in Fresno from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to backpacks, pencils,...
Gov. Newsom signs ‘locked door loophole’ bill to combat car break-ins
(KRON) — As part of the Safer California Plan, what is described as “the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history,” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “locked door loophole” bill on Friday. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, no longer requires California car owners to prove their […]
California IDs to be available in Apple, Google wallets
(KRON) — Californians will now have their state ID cards available on both Apple and Google wallets, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. “We’re partnering with two iconic California companies – Apple and Google – to provide convenient, private and secure driver’s licenses and ID cards directly on people’s phones,” Newsom said. The DMV says these […]
Report: California factory farms perilously close to your produce
Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration. California is known throughout the country for its fruit and vegetable bounty. The golden state produces more than 40 percent of the vegetables we eat and 75 percent of its fruits and nuts. But the state has also struggled with deadly outbreaks of the E. coli pathogen on many of its produce farms — romaine lettuce and walnuts are two recent examples. When outbreaks happen, investigators work round the clock to trace the outbreak, sometimes leading back to contaminated water used to irrigate crops.
Hunting deer? Testing now required in 4 hunt zones, including Madera
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Deer season starts Saturday, and hunters across four hunt zones, including Madera, are now required to test their catches for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced Friday. The zones where testing is required include D7, X9a, X9b and X9c. A map of the zones can […]
Operation targeting ‘Tiny Raskals Gang’ in Stockton nets 9 arrests, 34 weapons recovered
An investigation into the "Tiny Raskals Gang" in Stockton led to nine arrests and 34 guns being recovered, police said. Authorities began an investigation into the gang for various crimes, including firearms trafficking, illegal weapons possession, gang membership and association, and violent crimes such as robbery, home invasion, and discharge of firearms, according...
Lincoln Unified School District installs vape sensors in some Stockton high schools
Lincoln Unified School District is looking to curb tobacco use in schools, with the installation of sensors on high school campuses to detect the use of vapors that may be released from vaping devices, such as e-cigarettes. There are two high schools in the Lincoln Unified School District, including Lincoln High School and...
Gov. Newsom signs ‘locked door loophole’ bill to combat car break-ins
As part of the Safer California Plan, what is described as “the most significant bipartisan legislation to crack down on property crime in modern California history,” Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “locked door loophole” bill on Friday. The bill, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, no longer requires California car owners to prove their car was […]
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