Rob Bonta

“We’re here to do two things: One, to honor Cesar Chavez and his legacy. But number two is to recognize the workers, the immigrant workers, that contribute so much to our economy.”

Some California state officials are suing Fresno County over the legitimacy of a measure that voters approved in March. KVPR's Elizabeth Arakelian spoke with Fresno Bee reporter Melissa Montalvo about the case.

Fresno is the first city in California to test the new program, a partnership with the California Department of Justice.

The thicker, reusable plastic bags that many retailers now use may not be recyclable as required by law. Attorney General Rob Bonta asked six bag manufacturers to back up their claims the bags can be recycled, and is threatening legal action that could include banning their use or issuing fines.

A bill that would expand the pool of volunteers for election polling places is on its way to California Governor Jerry Brown’s desk. And, as Katie Orr…