Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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South Lake Tahoe Voters to Decide on Taxing Vacation Homes an Extra $6,000 Yearly
A ballot measure would slap the extra tax on owners of homes left vacant more than six months of the year. A coalition has formed to fight it.
Popular Lake Tahoe Beach to Require Reservations on Holidays and Weekends
Visitors will have to plan ahead and pay $5 to get a spot at Sand Harbor Beach on the eastern shore.
California Telehealth Providers Arrested in Alleged $100 Million Fraud Scheme
Authorities allege the pair arranged for the prescription of 40 million pills and persuaded buyers to pay monthly subscription fees.
Gun Rights Group Plans to Challenge California’s 11-Percent Tax on Guns and Ammo
The Orange County-based group, which has tens of thousands of members throughout the state, is seeking plaintiffs to join its lawsuit.
Judge Rejects Tesla’s Request to Dismiss California’s Lawsuit Claiming False Advertising
The state sued over ads saying the company’s vehicles were ‘equipped’ or ‘partially equipped’ with autopilot. Tesla called the suit an attack on free speech.
Study of Wildfire Smoke’s Long-Term Effects Makes California Blazes Look Even More Deadly
The researchers’ mortality figures included people who died of the diseases resulting from inhaling fine particulate matter.
Northern California Town Grapples With Problem Bears, One of Them Deadly
Frustrated with state wildlife regulations, the Sierra County sheriff said: ‘I’m never going to put wildlife in front of public safety.’
In Northern and Central California, It’s Getting Hot, Hot, Hot
Temperatures could hit triple digits this week in Death Valley and around Shasta Lake. High heat is also forecast for Fresno and Bakersfield.
