Lawsuit Filed Against Gov. Brown’s Twin Tunnels Plan

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – Environmental and fishing groups have filed challenges seeking to block Gov. Jerry Brown’s ambitious plan to build a pair of massive water tunnels in California. The two lawsuits filed in federal court Thursday say the proposed $16 billion tunnels would destroy endangered native fish in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta that…MORE

Park Rangers Warn Of “Unforgiving” Yosemite Rivers This 4th Of July

YOSEMITE (KMJ) — A busy 4th of July weekend is predicted at Yosemite National Park, but safety remains a top priority. “We really want people to stay on the trails, or other developed areas,” says Park Ranger Alan Hageman  “There’s a lot of snowmelt going on right now and it’s creating excessive water runoff which…MORE

Senators Want Ag Focus in NAFTA Talks

  The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative wrapped up public comment hearings this week on the upcoming North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Ag groups representing American farmers and ranchers had a chance to weigh in on what they’d like to see in the talks. A group of Senators also weighed in on what…MORE

Judge Blocks Calif. High-Capacity Ammo Magazine Ban

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge is blocking a California law set to go into effect Saturday that would have barred gun owners from possessing high-capacity ammunition magazines. San Diego-based U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez said in ruling Thursday that the law banning possession of magazines containing more than 10 bullets would have made…MORE