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California’s getting serious about reducing plastic pollution. If two state bills become law this legislative session, they could revolutionize how the state — and the nation — deals with plastic pollution.

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Despite Record Snow Melt, Toxic Algae Continues To Bloom In California Lakes And Ponds

June 25, 2019 | Ezra David Romero

Every summer, neon-green or white scum emerges on the surface of waterways across the state. It's harmful to humans — and can be deadly to pets. And officials say it's already limiting access to recreation spots.

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Jump In Wildfires Means Smoke's Health Impact Will Spread

June 25, 2019

(AP) — Scientists say that more intense and frequent wildfires are churning out waves of smoke that will sweep across the U.S., affecting tens of millions of people and causing a spike in premature deaths.

Courtesy of the League to Save Lake Tahoe via AP

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Tahoe Conservationists Distribute New Cigarette Canisters

June 23, 2019

(AP) — The League to Save Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Water Supplies Association have teamed up to start distributing 250 cigarette butt canisters around the lake this summer to protect the waters and reduce shoreline litter.

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Baby California Condor Spotted Near Arizona-Utah Line

June 20, 2019

(AP) — A baby California condor has been spotted near the Arizona-Utah line at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

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Environment

California Looks To Clean Air Funds To Pay For Clean Drinking Water

June 12, 2019 | Ezra David Romero

More than a million Californians don't have access to clean drinking water. But a decision by the state Legislature Sunday to spend $130 million yearly could change that.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Cal OES Director Talks About Fire, Floods And Earthquakes

June 12, 2019

What does Cal OES do? How does it intersect with the various agencies when there’s a disaster? And what about disaster prevention and recovery? Populations who might need assistance or accommodation?

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

California's Clean Drinking Water Problem

June 12, 2019 | Kate Gonzales

More than 1 million Californians lack access to clean water, with regions like the San Joaquin County most impacted. A clean water advocate and UC Davis researcher share their experience on the subject.

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This Weekend's Hot Weather Means High Fire Danger And Red Flag Warnings For Sacramento, San Joaquin Valleys

June 7, 2019

The 2019 fire season is here, and the National Weather Service is issuing a "red flag" warning for this weekend in parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys.

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