Fresno's Shaw Avenue to Get 'Intelligent' Synchronized Traffic Lights

Ezra Romero — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:14:28 +0000

Earlier this month, an article in the New York Times showcased Los Angeles for being the first major city in the world to synchronize every one of its 4,500 traffic signals. But closer to home, a similar project is already underway in Fresno, which could make commutes on Shaw Avenue quicker by the end of April. Valley Public Radio’s Ezra Romero reports.

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California's "Buy Here Pay Here" Used Car Industry Could Face New Regulations

Ben Adler — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:54:12 +0000

The controversial “Buy Here, Pay Here” used car industry would face strict new regulations under several bills moving through the California legislature.

Search “Buy Here, Pay Here” on Google and the first website that pops up is “We-Approve-Bad-Credit-dot-com.” Dealers require buyers to make each month’s loan payment in person. If they can’t, their cars are often repossessed on the spot. Democratic State Senator Ted Lieu says his bill would apply similar regulations for typical auto lenders to the Buy Here, Pay Here industry.