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CA Lawmakers Quietly Sideline Bills in Secretive Suspense Process

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In just 24 minutes and without any debate, the most powerf...
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CA Lawmakers Quietly Sideline Bills in Secretive Suspense Process

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In just 24 minutes and without any debate, the most powerf...

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Fresno Council Approves Going After Copper Thieves. Will DA Prosecute on County Side?

The Fresno City Council on Thursday introduced a rule allowing police to seize excessive amounts of copper wire from people and empowering t...

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Democratic Congressman Jim Costa of Fresno says the budget bill passed by Republicans on a party-line vote Thursday is reckless and cruel. “...

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Trump Repeals Biden-Era Limit on Water Flow in Shower Heads

How long does it take you to wet your hair in the shower? A few seconds? A minute? The president of the United States, who has long complain...

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The Social Security Administration said Tuesday that people seeking retirement or survivor benefits could continue to file applications over...

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‘World-Class Nightlife’: CA Lawmakers Try Again to Extend Last Call to 4 AM

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Enjoy closing down a California bar at 2 a.m.? By Yue St...

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Smittcamp Warns Fresno Supervisors About New Copper Theft Law. Bredefeld Wants to Take a Risk

This story was updated to include clarification from Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp. After a warning from Fresno County Dist...

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Hurtado’s Bill Seeks More Funds to Protect South Valley From Floods

Legislation that aims to reduce downstream disasters by funding floodplain restoration projects in Kern, Tulare and Kings counties was intro...

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No More Calling ‘Shotgun?’ CA Could Ban Teens From Riding in Front Seat

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Calling “shotgun” to ride in the front seat may no longer ...

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Supreme Court Sides With the FDA in Its Dispute Over Sweet-Flavored Vaping Products

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled for the Food and Drug Administration in its crackdown on sweet-flavored vaping products fo...

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