News Archive

Cost Of Citizenship Would Rise 60% Under Trump Plan

November 30, 2019

Low-income immigrants would be affected the most, since they already have trouble paying the naturalization fee. “Every penny counts for these families," one advocate said.

Health Care

This Story Contains A Warning That Might Cause Alarm — Or Apathy

November 29, 2019

Under Proposition 65, California has designated more than 900 substances as toxic. Now the state’s expert panel plans to weigh whether to add acetaminophen, an active ingredient in over-the-counter drugs like Tylenol, Midol and DayQuil, to the list.

California Drenched Or Covered In Snow After Holiday Storm, With More On The Way

November 29, 2019

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning starting Saturday morning for the Coastal Ranges and the Sierra Nevada. They're advising residents to avoid mountain travel late Saturday through Sunday.

State Government

California Asks For Clarity In Clean Car Rollbacks. EPA’s Answer Might Affect Your Commute.

November 27, 2019

The rule stripping California of its power to police climate-warming car pollution is supposed to take effect Nov. 26. Still unknown is whether this affects 2021 vehicles or earlier editions — and what it means for California's commuters.

Judge Rejects PG&E Challenge To California Law Requiring Utilities To Pay For Wildfire Damage

November 27, 2019

A federal bankruptcy court judge on Wednesday rejected Pacific Gas & Electric's latest attempt to change a California law requiring utilities to pay for the devastation from wildfires ignited by their electrical equipment.

Interstate 5 Reopens At California-Oregon Border After Hundreds Blocked In ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Fallout

November 27, 2019

Interstate 5 near the California and Oregon border fully reopened late Wednesday, nearly 24 hours after a major storm blew in off the Pacific Ocean and slammed the region with heavy snow, gale-force winds and drenching rain.

Environment

Don’t Feed Wild Turkeys In California. And No, City Residents, You Can’t Shoot Them.

November 27, 2019 | Ezra David Romero

Wild California turkeys can be pests in urban areas. Still, it's often not legal to hunt them in most areas.

Weather Service Urges Northern California Holiday Travelers To Wait Out Winter Storm

November 26, 2019

The National Weather Service in Northern California urged people to wait to travel for Thanksgiving until the weather improves as a major winter storm brought rain and show throughout the Western U.S. Tuesday.

Rancho Cordova Says Focus On Illegal Pot Enforcement Has Yielded Results

November 26, 2019 | Bob Moffitt

The Rancho Cordova Police Department says more attention to illegal cannabis operations has yielded results, but some in the pot community who say there are other options than enforcement.

Even With Storms Bringing Rain And Snow, California Fire Season Isn't Over

November 26, 2019 | Scott Rodd

Cal Fire says wildfires are still a possibility into December even with a strong winter storm sweeping through the state, and it’s not ready to draw down its seasonal firefighters just yet.