FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is suing the federal Environmental Protection Agency, over its decision to indefinitely suspend pesticide safety training, under the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard. The training was implemented in 2015, as an update to the regulations that were first implemented in 1992. Becerra’s lawsuit alleges that EPA Director…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Attorneys who have a consensual sexual relationship with a client could face discipline, under new rules approved by the California Supreme Court. Beginning in November, such interaction will be prohibited, unless it precedes a professional relationship, or the client is the lawyer’s spouse or domestic partner. Supporters claim the relationship between a…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State could mandate that most new homes include solar panels, beginning in 2020. The California Energy Commission is set to vote May 9 on the standard. It would apply to all homes, condominiums, and apartments up to 3 stories high. Structures with roofs too small to accommodate panels, or those…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Convicted Fresno County Jail lobby shooter Thong Vang was transported to Wasco State Prison Wednesday morning. Vang was sentenced last week to 112 years-to-life behind bars for shooting correctional offers Toamalama Scanlan and Juanita Davila, in September of 2016. Sheriff Margaret Mims says, “He’s proven he cannot act in a civilized manner…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Governor Jerry Brown announced Tuesday that the State of California and 17 others, are suing the Trump Administration, in an effort to block the EPA from watering down ambitious fuel efficiency requirements. The feds say clean car standards for model years 2022 through 2025 should be abandoned. They’ve argued that tougher mileage…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Increasing the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables you eat may result in improve brain function. That’s among the findings of a new study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, which compared the intake of raw foods to those cooked or canned. The top raw fruits and vegetables linked to better…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Ford is recalling around 350,000 pickups and SUVs due to transmission issues. The recall covers the 2018 F-150 truck and Expedition large SUV, with 10-speed automatic transmissions, as well as the 2018 F-650 and F-750 trucks, that have 6-speed transmissions. Ford says a clip to lock the gear shift cable could come…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill introduced in the California Assembly would require that manufacturers of electronic devices make repair parts and information, available to product owners and third-party shops. California joins 17 others in considering such legislation. However, companies like Apple and Microsoft are staunchly opposed. They argue that allowing users to fix their own…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — New legislation proposed in the California Assembly calls for banning retail pot shops, from selling customer data to third parties without consent. Introduced by Democratic Assemblyman Evan Low, the measure would also block employers from obtaining information about workers who purchase marijuana. Similar protections already exist for medical customers. However, the bill…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — New legislation calls for limiting opioid prescriptions to no more than 3 days. The measure, introduced by Calif. Democratic Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez, would also require a doctor to justify why a particular dosage is needed, if it hasn’t decreased after the third refill. Opioids, designed only for temporary pain relief, led to…… MORE
