California’s electric vehicle ambitions are facing a reality check. Sales growth has stalled as potential buyers balk at high sticker prices and unreliable public charging. The EV market will take …
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Public health authorities are seeking to determine if a Marin County child stricken with flu could have potentially contracted the illness by drinking infected raw milk that was subject to …
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Metropolitan Water District to spend $141 million on water tunnel
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe board of California’s largest urban water supplier voted on Tuesday to spend $141.6 million for a large share of preliminary planning work for the state’s proposed water tunnel in …
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An extreme wind event has prompted Southern California Edison to shut off power to tens of thousands of customers in Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the Inland Empire. The …
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Seven states at impasse in talks on Colorado River water shortages
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSeven Western states that depend on the Colorado River are ending the year at an impasse in negotiations over the writing of new rules for dealing with chronic water shortages. …
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Unexpected visits are turning the OC into a humpback whale hangout
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesShortly after noon Sunday, the waters eight miles off the coast of Newport Beach were broken by an unusual, if not majestic, sight. A several-ton humpback whale broke through the …
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California food recalls have ramped up: Why that may be good news
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGood morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your Monday. Newsletter Sign up for Essential California The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning. …
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For decades, Southern California’s war on smog has focused on strategies to reduce pollution from tailpipes and smokestacks. But one of the main drivers of lung-aggravating smog may be right …
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Red flag warnings set to take effect throughout Southern California, beginning Monday
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRed flag warnings will go into effect early Monday for large swaths of Southern California, from Los Angeles to San Diego, due to strong Santa Ana winds, according to the …
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A trade war could hit California agriculture hard, study says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs President-elect Donald Trump vows to impose tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada, economists are warning that a retaliatory trade war could cause major financial damage for California’s …