Oil permitting on federal lands across California received a major boost after new action from the federal government.

Planning to fuel up with a hot double-double on a Canada Day road trip? Some Tim Hortons locations will be open. Hours of operation often vary by restaurants since locations are individually owned.

The highlight is a decision by the Oroville City Council to hire MRG, Inc. — a Sacramento-based firm with expertise in public sector investigations — to look into the matter. Finding are expected next ...