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How the ‘gut-and-amend’ process swiftly changed a California law days before it started
This summer, the California Legislature felt the need to act quickly before a new law took effect. In May, the California Attorney General’s office released guidance that said restaurants would need to comply with a new law that requires businesses to include required fees in advertised and displayed prices. The law, Senate Bill 478, was […]
California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively.
California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif — Mired in a stream of multi-billion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday turned to voters for help. Lawmakers voted to place a pair of $10 billion bonds on the November ballot. If approved, the money would pay for the building of new schools and help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change.
California Commission on Aging Celebrates 50 Years with Visionary Gala
Last week, the California Commission on Aging celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala that recognized a half-century of service and offered a glimpse into the organization’s vison for the future. The event was highlighted by a generous $50,000 donation from Sacramento-based AKT Investments, Inc., aimed at building California’s...
US officials plan to kill nearly half a million barred owls to save spotted owls
The Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to kill nearly half a million barred owls to save spotted owls from extinction by deploying trained shooters into West Coast forests. The agency released its strategy aimed at halting the decline of spotted owl populations in Oregon, Washington, and California, which will undergo a 30-day comment period […]
California drink-spiking law goes into effect
A law requiring bars and nightclubs to offer drink-spiking test kits went into effect July 1. The measure applies to roughly 2,400 businesses within the state, including hundreds of establishments within Los Angeles County. The tests, which detect common date-rape drugs, were an initiative the city of West Hollywood passed...
Beating the heat on Independence Day
With Excessive Heat Warnings in place for much of California, including right here at home, people are looking for ways to beat the heat this 4th of July. This week and weekend will see potentially record-breaking temperatures in excess of 120 degrees. There are many ways to stay safe in these dangerous temperatures. Some of The post Beating the heat on Independence Day appeared first on KESQ.
California’s illegal fireworks create tough assignment for ‘stretched thin’ law enforcement
Illegal fireworks are a predictable crime that Southern California law enforcement agencies are tasked with responding to come nightfall as Fourth of July celebrations get underway. “It’s an all hands on deck day for us,” Lt. Thoby Archer with the Huntington Beach Police Department told the Orange County Register. “We’re stretched thin like every coastal […]
Local realtors and property manager react to new California law caps security deposits for renters
Moving forward, almost all new rental contracts in California will require no more than one month’s rent as a security deposit. The post Local realtors and property manager react to new California law caps security deposits for renters appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Fresno first responders prepare for a hot 4th of July
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – As the Central Valley rides out an extreme heat wave first responders have prepared for a double dose of calls this holiday weekend. Ben Weile, PIO for American Ambulance, says they expect an influx of calls for heat-related illness and the Fourth of July is their busiest time of year. “We […]
Facing major cuts, Marjaree Mason Center supporters step up
Critical funding cuts for victim care centers was recently avoided when advocates, survivors, the Fresno City Council and California Governor The post Facing major cuts, Marjaree Mason Center supporters step up appeared first on The Business Journal.
New Valley business bringing mini golf to your events
Mini golf, major fun.Caddy's Mobile Mini Golf is bringing the course to you."We have a six-hole and a nine-hole miniature golf course, we have putters, scorecards, pencils just to bring fun and play to any event," says owner Hannah Avila.Avila says it's fun for parties of all sizes, ages and skill levels."You can either take it really seriously, have all the par numbers and make sure you're doing good on your scorecard, or you can just have fun and wack the ball," she said.Holes range from traditional to leaning into the spirit of mini-golf."There's Plinko, which is really fun with...
Teen dies, another hospitalized after being pulled from pool at Fresno home, officials say
A teenager has died and another is hospitalized after they were pulled from a pool in the backyard of a home in east central Fresno on Wednesday afternoon.The incident happened around 2 pm at a home near Purdue and Ramona avenues.The Fresno Fire Department says two girls, ages 14 and 12, were taken to a local hospital.The 12-year-old is in critical condition but the 14-year-old did not survive.Officials have not yet shared any other details about the teens or how they ended up in the water.Stay with ABC30 for the latest details on this developing story.
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