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Washington truckers warn California emissions policy threatens supply chain
(The Center Square) – The state trucking industry is calling on the Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee to detach Washington state from a California-based electric vehicle program due to a variety of practical and logistical factors that they argue threaten the supply chain system. Under California’s Advanced Clean Trucks program, the trucking industry must progressively transition to zero emissions for medium and heavy-duty trucks. Starting next year, zero emission vehicles must make up 7% of all Class 2b-3 truck and Class 7-8 tractor sales, while...
Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Catalog Online
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 277 entries for its California Fall Yearlings sale, to be held Sept. 24 at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. The sale will begin at 11 a.m. PT. "We have a strong catalog for this year's sale, which annually offers the cream of the California-bred yearling crop," said Fasig-Tipton California representative Mike Machowsky. "There is a great diversity of sire power, with both leading West Coast sires and national sires represented. While this sale primarily showcases the best of the California breeding program, there are quality offerings from other state-bred programs as well."
Idaho Water Wars Mirror Those of California
The water war we’re seeing in Idaho is the tip of the iceberg. The battles are being waged all across the Western states, and it’s going to reach critical mass soon. I came across a video linked to the RealClearEnergy website. The young host explains the crisis brewing in Southern California and Nevada. He lays the blame at the feet of cattle and farmers. Because the dairy industry (he references cows) is water intensive, and his steamed water rights were grandfathered into constitutions.
Reports: Legislators, Google set to announce deal on local news fund
California lawmakers this week were expected to announce a deal with Google requiring the tech giant to pay into a multimillion-dollar fund supporting local journalism, according to published reports. The deal will kill AB 886 and SB 1327, two bills that attempted to fund newsrooms via contributions from the tech...
State Senator Mike McGuire is Acting Governor While Newsom is in Chicago
A former Healdsburg High School graduate is acting as California’s Governor this week. State Senate President Pro-Temp Mike McGuire is stepping up as Acting Governor this week while Gavin Newsom is in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. McGuire issued a statement, saying it was an honor to serve as Acting Governor while students return to school across the state, and that his office is in constant contact with Cal Fire during this hot, dry part of late summer. McGuire graduated from Healdsburg High in 1997.
California Senate Approves Bill Allowing Direct Marijuana Sales at Farmers Markets
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Yesterday, Assembly Bill 1111 passed its second reading in the full Senate and was ordered to a third and final reading. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D), would allow marijuana growers to sell their products directly to consumers at state-sanctioned farmers markets, as well as some other temporary events. Even though the measure … Continue reading The post California Senate Approves Bill Allowing Direct Marijuana Sales at Farmers Markets appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
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