As GV Wire reported last week, voters could decide whether to allow marijuana sales in Fresno. In the just-released agenda for the June 14 Fresno City Council meeting, council members will vote whether to place a marijuana measure on the Nov. 6 general election ballot. The proposal calls for the...
Judge Cans Controversial Fresno Recycling Ordinance
Recycling in Fresno parking lots will continue — despite an attempt to regulate the centers out of existence. A Fresno County Superior Court judge has invalidated a city ordinance that would limit, if not outright close, numerous recyclers operating in the city. Last year, the Fresno City Council voted 7-0...
Is California's Controversial Plastic Bag Ban Working?
Is California’s statewide plastic bag ban working? The proponents enthusiastically say yes. But it's impossible to determine what grocers are doing with the 10 cents they're collecting for every paper bag they sell. Initially passed in 2014 as SB 270, most grocery stores could no longer give away plastic bags....
Is California's Controversial Plastic Bag Ban Working?
Is California’s statewide plastic bag ban working? The proponents enthusiastically say yes. But it's impossible to determine what grocers are doing with the 10 cents they're collecting for every paper bag they sell. Initially passed in 2014 as SB 270, most grocery stores could no longer give away plastic bags....