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California lawmakers have debated whether people living in the state illegally should receive health benefits. Beginning next spring, undocumented children will be eligible for Medi-Cal.

Environment

California Regulators Readopt Tough Fuel Emission Cuts

September 25, 2015 | Amy Quinton

Ambitious rules that cut transportation fuel emissions will continue in California. Regulators have readopted the toughest carbon emission standards in the nation.

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Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Vaccine Debate

September 25, 2015

Reflecting on the second Republican debate, we’ll revisit comments about vaccines and autism with Dr. Robin Hansen from the MIND Institute and Dr. Dean Blumberg, a UC Davis Pediatric Specialist.

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Health Care

Some Undocumented Californians Already Receiving Medi-Cal

September 22, 2015 | Katie Orr

California lawmakers continue to debate whether undocumented immigrants in the state should be allowed to sign up for Medi-Cal. But many are already receiving some coverage.

State Government

Brown Signs Child Seat Bill

September 21, 2015 | Katie Orr

California children under the age of 2 will now be required to ride in rear-facing child seats. That was one of several bills signed into law today by Gov. Jerry Brown.

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State Government

State May Finally Get Medical Marijuana Regulations

September 21, 2015 | Katie Orr

California may finally get medical marijuana regulations if the governor signs a package of bills approved by the Legislature.

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Environment

Volunteers Collect 70 Tons Of Trash in Sierra Nevada, Sacramento Cleanup Day Events

September 19, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Two California Coastal Cleanup Day events Saturday in northern California collected more than 70 tons of trash and recyclables.

Environment

Great American River Clean-Up Expects Record Haul

September 18, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Low water levels in the American River, due to the drought, is expected to increase the volume of trash volunteers collect during the Great American River Clean-Up Saturday in Sacramento County.

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