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A winter storm is forecast to bring mostly rain in the Sierra Nevada Friday, with high snow levels. But Saturday, snow is expected at lower elevations.

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Boxer, Feinstein Seek Federal Review Of California Gas Leak

January 29, 2016

(AP) - U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein say they will seek federal review of an ongoing leak of natural gas from a utility's underground storage site that has forced thousands of people to leave nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Environment

California Regulators Approve New Costs For Solar Customers

January 28, 2016 | Amy Quinton

A program that financially compensates owners of rooftop solar energy systems will continue in California, but new solar customers will face increased fees.

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Senate To Take Up Ban On New Gas At Aliso Canyon

January 28, 2016

(AP) - A state senator plans to try to rush through a bill putting a moratorium on injections of natural gas into a leaking Aliso Canyon storage facility.

Environment

‘Modest Dents’ In Long-Term California Drought

January 28, 2016 | Ed Joyce

The U.S. Drought Monitor released January 28 says "slow and steady recovery" has reduced drought in California, with the trend "going in the right direction."

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FEMA Reimburses California $107 Million For Debris Removal

January 28, 2016

(AP) - California is on track to receive $107 million from the federal government to defray debris removal costs stemming from a pair of destructive wildfires last year that burned more than 200 square miles.

Environment

California Among Top States In LEED Rankings

January 27, 2016 | Ed Joyce

The U.S. Green Building Council says California ranked seventh in the country for LEED building.

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State Water Project To Deliver More Water This Year

January 26, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Early winter storms have increased water supplies in California. As a result, agencies that depend on the State Water Project will now get more water.

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Environment

California Receives $70 Million For Rim Fire Restoration Program

January 26, 2016 | Amy Quinton

The 2013 Rim Fire was the largest ever in the Sierra Nevada and ravaged parts of Tuolumne County. Local, state and federal agencies will soon have $70 million for a unique fire recovery and resilience program in the area.

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Environment

Officials Say California Has More Snow Than The Drought-Stricken State Has Seen In Five Years

January 26, 2016

(AP) - The state's Department of Water Resources reported Tuesday that the water content of the Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 115 percent of its historical average.

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