TURF BATTLE MAY ENSUE OVER MEASURE GIVING ARB SMOG CHECK CONTROL

A bill transferring control of the state's motor vehicle Smog Check program to the air board from the automotive repair bureau is stirring discontent among some state officials and affected stakeholders, who fear such a switch could lessen effective communication with the industry and consumers and negatively impact other bureau programs, according to sources. But supporters of the measure say air board control is crucial to improving Smog Check, which is reducing pollution at about only half the rate promised...