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Fresno County’s New Noise Ordinance Could Lead to Jail Time

A new noise ordinance is now in effect in Fresno County, granting Sheriff's deputies greater authority to address complaints and enforce noise regulations. In December 2024, county supervisors updated the municipal code to streamline the handling of noise violations. The move comes after the Fresno County Sheriff's Office reported receiving...

California Considers Letting Victims of Natural Disasters Sue Oil Companies for Damages

SACRAMENTO — Oil and gas companies would be liable for damages caused by climate change-related disasters in California under legislation introduced Monday by two Democratic lawmakers. The proposal claims that the oil industry intentionally deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels on climate change that now have intensified...

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