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USDA Vet Faces Investigation Over Controversial Horse Protection Act Changes

Monday, March 10

The House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation into Aaron Rhyner, DVM, a veterinarian with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). This investigation marks the first time criminal charges are being considered against the USDA due to actions allegedly taken by... Read More.

PG&E Profits Soar Amid Controversial Rate Hikes and Customer Frustration

Monday, February 17

PG&E shattered profit records for the second year in a row. The utility announced Thursday it made $2.47 billion in profits in 2024. Over the same time, California state regulators agreed to six separate rate increases. The recent approval of two additional rate hikes for Pacific... Read More.

Controversial Tax Measure Threatens Susanville’s Financial Stability

Friday, May 17

Susanville's financial stability, bolstered by a 1% sales tax increase from Measure P in 2022, is threatened by a controversial ballot proposition, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. The act, which aims to give voters more control over taxes, is under review... Read More.

Sheriffs Defy SB2, Ninth Circuit Ruling Renders Controversial Law Partially Enforceable

Monday, January 8

Sheriffs across the state united in a firm stand to not comply with Senate Bill 2, which reduced the public places a concealed weapon permit holder could carry.Many cited this as an infringement on 2nd Amendment rights, Many of these being sheriffs, including Modoc... Read More.