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California dairy cows test positive for avian flu
(FOX40.COM) — California cows have tested positive for avian influenza at three Central Valley dairy farms, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The strain of avian influenza is known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and first showed signs in California dairy cows on Aug. 25. Following testing by the National Veterinary […]
Rent control initiative Prop 33 begins "California Leavin' " TV ads
SACRAMENTO — California's housing crisis is now at the center of a new political ad campaign.The new ad that dropped this week is getting a lot of attention but some are already calling it confusing. It plays off the theme of the 1965 Mama's and the Papa's hit "California Dreamin.'"Instead, it's changed the title to "California Leavin'" and includes the lyrics: "All the homes are gone, and the rents too high."Political strategist Rob Stutzman watched the new ad aimed at promoting Prop 33. Only, Stutzman said that despite its crafting, it leaves a key point out. "They never use the ballot...
California FAIR Plan can pass extreme costs on to consumers, Department of Insurance says
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — The California Department of Insurance said the state’s insurer of last resort, the FAIR Plan, can pass costs it can’t afford in the wake of a major wildfire onto insurance companies, which can recoup some or all of that money from policyholders. The...
California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) focus of today’s Collaborative Meeting
A controversial and confusing proposal is circulating throughout Santa Barbara's fishing industry and, environmental circles. The post California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) focus of today’s Collaborative Meeting appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
California Highway Patrol arrest more than 1,100 people for DUI Labor Day weekend
(FOX40.COM) — Over 1,100 people were arrested by the California Highway Patrol in connection to driving under the influence on Labor Day weekend. – Video Above: States with the most strict DUI laws “CHP officers kept watch over California’s crowded roadways over the holiday weekend, vigilantly monitoring for instances of impaired driving while implementing a statewide […]
WATCH: California parents fight Gov. Newsom’s SAFETY Act
Parents throughout the state of California are fighting back against Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s (D-CA) SAFETY Act, which is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Assembly Bill 1955 essentially allows students to declare a different gender identity to their teachers. These are considered to be private discussions in which the parents are not […]
California voters will decide on amendment to eliminate successor election at state officer recall elections in 2026
The California State Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot before adjourning on Aug. 31. The amendment makes changes to the recall process for state officers by eliminating the simultaneous successor election when a state officer is recalled, thereby leaving the office vacant until it is filled according to state law and repealing the prohibition against the recalled state officer from being a candidate to fill the office at a special election.
Goodbye daylight saving time, hello one more hour of sleep. When does DST end?
Summer is almost over and that means fall will be here soon. If you're looking forward to our clocks "falling back" to get an extra hour of sleep, here's when daylight saving time ends, along with answers to other questions you might have about this annual occurrence. Here's what you need to know: ...
Californians to face step 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 pe rancher, causing outrage among tribes and conservationists. The river provides vital habitat for salmon, and California was experiencing its driest three-year stretch on record. The new legislation, which is now awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature, would double daily fines for water rights holders who commit minor violations. Those violating curtailment orders could face fines...
Grocery prices reportedly start to fall in California, restaurant prices up
Grocery prices are starting to drop in California’s most populated areas, but it’s costing more to eat out, according to the Consumer Price Index. Prices down in Los Angeles, nearby cities The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which released CPI reports, reported that prices for fruit and vegetables fell 3.5% from July 2023 to...
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