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State Government

State Board Plans Deep Climate Emissions Cuts

September 30, 2015 | Ben Bradford

The Air Resources Board has released a plan to drastically reduce some lesser known air pollutants that cause climate change.

Environment

'Prescribed Burns' To Start In Eldorado National Forest

September 30, 2015 | Ed Joyce

A program will begin soon in the Eldorado National Forest to remove live or dead vegetation to prevent the spread of wildfires.

State Government

Fighting Traffic Ticket To Get Easier in California

September 30, 2015 | Chris Nichols

Bill's author calls it part of larger effort to reduce California's "cycle of poverty."

Poll: Test Scores Less Important Than Critical Thinking Skills

September 30, 2015 | Steve Milne

California teachers say critical thinking skills, not test scores, are the best indicators of readiness for college and careers, according to a poll released today.

Wednesday Update: Northern And Central California Wildfires

September 30, 2015

A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. The incidents are updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.

Large Numbers Of Guadalupe Fur Seals Dying Off California

September 30, 2015

(AP) - Federal officials are trying to determine why endangered Guadalupe fur seals have been stranding themselves and dying along the California coast, hundreds of miles from their usual habitat.

Undocumented Immigration In California

Study: Higher Salaries, Better Benefits Making Farm Work More Stable

September 30, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

A new study finds California farm workers have become less of a migrant labor force than they had been historically. Mechanization, higher salaries and better benefits are helping make farm workers more stable.

Arts and Lifestyle

'Mr. Burns,' A Futuristic, Unconventional Show

September 30, 2015 | Jeff Hudson

The title of this show at Sacramento’s Capital Stage gives you a clue as to its unconventional nature. “Mr. Burns” is a reference to the Simpsons, and “post electric” refers to life in the aftermath of a vast technological breakdown.

Environment

Poll: Californians Willing To Sacrifice In Drought

September 29, 2015 | Amy Quinton

Most Californians are willing to sacrifice to address the drought according to a new poll by the Hoover Institution.

Environment

Background Ozone Problem For Northern California And Nevada

September 29, 2015 | Amy Quinton

"Background" ozone pollution levels in Northern California and Nevada could approach the limit of a proposed new federal air quality standard.