A cluster of workers at Ventura County berry farms have been diagnosed with a rare disease often transmitted through sick animals’ urine, according to a public health advisory distributed to …
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The ‘Love Boat’ faces a tragic ending in a lonely California slough
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLITTLE POTATO SLOUGH, Calif. — Under a nearly full moon at the end of May, a 70-year-old cruise ship with a wild and enigmatic history sunk in a lonely back channel …
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The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Mountain fire, driven by powerful winds, razed 243 buildings and damaged dozens more in Camarillo and nearby communities in western Ventura County, according to data released by state fire …
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California water agency set to vote on $141 million for Delta tunnel
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe powerful board of Southern California’s largest urban water supplier will soon vote on whether to continue funding a large share of preliminary planning work for the state’s proposed water …
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The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles has filed felony criminal charges against Phillips 66, accusing the company’s Carson refinery of dumping tens of thousands of gallons of oil and …
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Wildfire smoke is polluting California, New York and beyond. Protect yourself
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Santa Ana winds caused a massive wildfire this month in Ventura County, with stunning visuals of orange skies in Oxnard reminiscent of 2020 in the San Francisco Bay Area. …
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The Biden administration has announced a range of options for new rules to address chronic water shortages and low reservoir levels on the Colorado River, a vital water source for …
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The first major atmospheric river storm to hit the West Coast this season is kicking off the rainy season with a bang, as the system rapidly strengthened — to the …
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Opinion: New California rules trade short-term climate gain for long-term health and safety
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs long-serving members of the California Air Resources Board, we have prioritized environmental justice and community health, championing efforts to combat climate change. However, we believe state policies must thoughtfully …
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Native Americans press Biden for new national monuments in California
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA Native American-led coalition is pressing the Biden administration to designate three new national monuments in California, with some fearing the chance to protect these areas from mining, drilling and …