Federal dairy price support hike to boost cheese and butter
California will see higher cheese and butter prices as federal milk price supports rise. State officials say fresh milk in California will not be affected due to the state’s independent wholesale system. The increases take effect April 1, with cheddar cheese and butter support prices rising and possible retail impact discussed by officials.
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Huge Medi-Cal loss in dual coverages bared
California's Medi-Cal system loses millions on beneficiaries already covered by other insurers per a state audit. The report cites at least 26 million in services to insured recipients and at least 3 million unrecovered amounts, blaming poor reporting, weak collection systems, and delays.
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Cal smog law weaker standard bill clears Senate panel
Senate committee backs a proposal by Sen. John Holmdahl to require legislative approval for any state autismog standard stricter than federal rules. The move would likely produce weaker standards than those now set by the State Air Resources Board, which operates under legislative authority. Similar measures have passed the Senate before but died in the Assembly.
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Brown faces clash over California sentencing bill revisions
Sacramento lawmakers and advocates clash as Gov. Brown backs a revision to the new indeterminate sentencing law set to take effect July 1 while opponents led by Public Advocates argue it undermines the reform. Assemblyman Boatwright’s bill would raise terms for repeat offenses, extend parole review, and tighten parole and good behavior provisions amid calls to close loopholes feared to increase crime and crowd prisons.
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Undersheriff fired after gun theft arrest in Yuba County
In Marysville AP Yuba County Sheriff Jim Grant fired Undersheriff Lloyd Finley a day after his arrest on embezzlement and grand theft charges. Finley led the department when warrants were served, and the office was sealed for 24 hours as Finley threatened self harm. Finley surrendered after talks with his lawyer. The prosecutor said the case involved weapons held as evidence in criminal matters.
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