WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency will not be able to enforce a key rule limiting air pollution in nearly a dozen states while separate legal challenges proceed around the country, under a Supreme Court decision Thursday. The EPA's "good neighbor" rule is intended to restrict smokestack emissions from power...
The Supreme Court Rejects a Nationwide Opioid Settlement with OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic....
Ohtani Contemplating the Home Run Derby Amid Dodgers’ Record RBI Streak
CHICAGO — Shohei Ohtani is rolling along for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the moment. When it comes to the Home Run Derby, well, stay tuned. Ohtani hit a leadoff drive against the Chicago White Sox for the second straight night on Wednesday, extending his RBI streak to a franchise-record...
Conforto, Villar Go Back-to-Back, Matos Hits Tiebreaking Blast as Giants Beat Cubs
SAN FRANCISCO — Michael Conforto and David Villar hit back-to-back home runs in the second inning, Luis Matos hit a tiebreaking solo shot in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Wednesday night. Seiya Suzuki homered for Chicago, which lost its fourth in a...
Stone Hurls Shutout and Ohtani Hits Another HR as Dodgers Beat White Sox
CHICAGO — Shohei Ohtani hit another leadoff homer and Gavin Stone pitched a four-hitter, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Wednesday night for their fourth consecutive win. Ohtani drove a full-count cut fastball from Erick Fedde deep to right-center for his NL-leading 25th homer....
How Troops Convicted Under Gay Sex Ban Can Seek Biden’s Pardon—Will Benefits Follow?
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that troops who were convicted under an old military policy criminalizing consensual gay sex would receive full pardons — a move that could restore their discharges from military service to an honorable status and pave the way for benefits. Potentially thousands of veterans are...
Corruption Law Allows Gifts to State and Local Officials, Supreme Court Rules
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court limited the sweep of a federal law Wednesday aimed at public corruption, ruling that it did not apply to gifts and payments meant to reward actions taken by state and local officials. Vote Split on Ideological Lines The 6-3 ruling, which split along ideological lines,...
Valley Air District Gets $9 Million in New Funding for Tractor, Diesel Truck Replacements
The Valley Air District is getting $9 million in federal grants to help farmers and truckers buy new environment-friendly ag tractors and heavy-duty diesel trucks. "Grant funds such as these provide significant resources to assist in the deployment of the latest and cleanest technologies to expedite emission reductions, protect public...
Steve Aoki Headlines The Sun Kissed Summer Festival This Weekend
The big party this weekend is the return of the Sun Kissed Summer Festival 2024 with prominent DJ Steve Aoki headlining. Check out our expanded list of events at this link. Sun Kissed Summer Festival 2024 Sun Kissed Summer Festival returns to Fresno at a new venue — Granite Park...
She Crashed and Got a DUI. Now This California Lawmaker Is on a Mission to Talk About Booze.
If Democratic Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo had listened to the standard advice from campaign consultants, she wouldn’t have said much after crashing her car while driving drunk last fall. She might have issued a written apology and then avoided speaking about her DUI, in the hopes that voters would forget about...