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(AP) - A wild meadow hidden from public view for more than a century in California's Sierra Nevada is opening for tours after it was purchased by conservation groups.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Capitol Chat: Governor Brown Extends Cap And Trade Through 2030

July 27, 2017 | Chris Remington

In this week's Capitol Chat, Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler recaps Governor Jerry Brown's victory lap after passing landmark cap and trade legislation.

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Governor Brown Signs Bill Targeting Poor Air Quality

July 26, 2017

(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown has signed air-quality legislation tied to an extension of the state's cap and trade law to address climate change.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Fire Officials Update On Preacher Fire Near Carson City And Wall Fire In Butte County

July 26, 2017

Updates from fire officials for the Preacher Fire near Carson City, Nevada and the Wall Fire in Butte County, California.

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State Government

Brown: Cap-And-Trade Bill Signing Is Key Milestone In Climate Fight

July 25, 2017 | Ben Adler

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that extends California’s signature climate change effort through 2030, the culmination of the governor’s years-long battle over the state’s cap-and-trade program.

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Environment

Crews Make Gains Against Detwiler Fire Near Yosemite

July 25, 2017

Fire crews have made gains against the Detwiler Fire blaze that has scorched 78,900 acres of dense brush and dead trees near Yosemite National Park. CAL FIRE says the blaze is 60 percent contained.

Environment

Monday Update: Detwiler Fire 60 Percent Contained

July 24, 2017

Update 6:54 p.m.: The fire has burned 78,900 acres and is 60 percent contained.

Environment

Why California's Wildfires Have Burned So Much Area So Early This Season

July 21, 2017 | Sally Schilling

California's wildfires have burned more than three times the acreage compared to this time last year. The intense start is thanks to the thick grasslands left behind after this year's heavy rainfall.

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