Severe Drought in Western U.S. Raises July 4 Fireworks Fears June 28, 2021 By Lindsay Whitehurst Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with...
San Francisco to Require Covid-19 Vaccinations for City Employees June 25, 2021 San Francisco city workers will be required to be vaccinated against the coronavirus when a vaccine receives full federal approval....
Uber to Pay $3.4M to Drivers in Seattle Gig Worker Leave Law Settlement June 25, 2021 By Gene Johnson Uber has agreed to pay more than $3.4 million to 15,000 drivers after making mistakes related to Seattle’s pioneering paid...
Insuring Properties a Struggle for Many in California’s Risky Fire Areas June 25, 2021 As California’s wildfire season looms, threatening once again to break records for destruction, tens of thousands of rural homeowners risk...
California Health and Safety Rules for Oil, Gas Drilling Delayed Again June 25, 2021 By Kathleen Ronayne It’s been a year and a half since California Gov. Gavin Newsom directed oil regulators to consider new health and...
People Moves: Liberty Company Names Taylor VP in California; LP Adds Schroeder to Commercial Team June 25, 2021 The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers has named Valerie Taylor a vice president, producer in the San Francisco Bay area office....
Speeding in Wyoming Was Down, Excessive Speed Was Up June 25, 2021 Drivers were caught speeding less in Wyoming last year but those who got nabbed were going faster than usual. Citations...
U.S. Supreme Court Backs Businesses Challenging California Labor Law June 24, 2021 By Jessica Gresko The Supreme Court on June 23 sided with California agriculture businesses that objected to a state regulation giving unions access...
Kobe Bryant’s Widow Agrees to Settle Lawsuit over Deadly Crash June 24, 2021 Kobe Bryant’s widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last...
Drought Indicators in Western States Flash Warnings of the ‘Big One’ June 24, 2021 By Brian K. Sullivan and Elizabeth Elkin Sarah Brunner opened the irrigation spigots on her farm in March, three months early. The rain should have still been...