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California Lawmakers Vow To Thwart New Offshore Oil Drilling

April 28, 2017

(AP) - California lawmakers are introducing legislation that would thwart President Donald Trump's attempts to expand offshore drilling.

Environment

California Says Oceans Expected To Rise Higher Than Thought

April 28, 2017

California says new climate change findings mean the ocean off the state's coast is expected to rise higher than previously thought.

Food and Sustainability

Rookie Farmers Get A Boost From West Sacramento Farm Incubator

April 27, 2017 | Julia Mitric

New farmers looking to launch their own business face hurdles like access to land and markets. West Sacramento Urban Farms is helping rookie growers jump-start their own farms.

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Environment

Calif. Sues Trump Admin Over Fossil Fuel Payments

April 27, 2017 | Ben Bradford

The lawsuit pits California in court against the Trump administration over the economics of burning coal.

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Environment

California Senate Passes Bill That Would Boost Stormwater Capture Projects

April 27, 2017 | Amy Quinton

The California State Senate has passed a bill that would make it easier for cities to finance and build projects to capture stormwater.

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State Government

Drivers Could Feel More Pain At Pump Than Expected Due to Gas Tax Increase

April 26, 2017 | Chris Nichols

State GOP lawmakers and some business groups say the full extent of California's gas tax increase has not been publicized. They say it's really a 19 cent per gallon hike, rather than the 12 cent per gallon increase described by Democratic lawmakers.

Kelly M. Grow/ California Department of Water Resources

Environment

Lawmakers Question Agency Charged With Handling Oroville Dam Crisis

April 25, 2017 | Amy Quinton

The head of California's water agency briefed a state legislative committee Tuesday on the state's response to severe damage at the nation's tallest dam.

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