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Could genetic engineering deliver us from the ankle-biter mosquito?

09/28/2021 - 5:42 AM By Brittany M.

The Aedes Egypti is now in every city in Orange County. It has taken over LA’s San Fernando Valley. And it's a menace.

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A Joshua Tree Without the Trees? How Climate Change is Transforming California’s Deserts.

07/08/2021 - 4:15 AM By Brittany M.

Climate change is threatening some of the most iconic plant life in California and could eventually transform our beloved desert communities.

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State to Pump $536 Million Into Wildfire Prevention

04/13/2021 - 4:02 AM By Brittany M.

Experts are expecting another devastating wildfire season. Will this be enough?

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Petaluma Kisses Gas Stations Goodbye

03/04/2021 - 4:49 AM By Brittany M.

The Sonoma County city is the first in the country to ban new gas stations.

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So this is what the 101 wildlife crossing may look like.

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LAO: How the State Can Help Cities and Counties Address Sea Level Rise

12/17/2019 - 6:09 AM By Brittany M.

The state has an important role to play in helping local governments adapt to rising sea levels.

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L.A., SF, Long Beach Among Top Cities for Green Progress

12/12/2019 - 7:01 AM By Brittany M.

COMMERCIALCafe has ranked the top 50 U.S. cities making strides toward sustainability. Five California cities have made the top 25.

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Bipartisan Environmental Bill Carries Benefits for California Local Government

12/10/2019 - 6:30 AM By Brittany M.

Congress is considering a bill that would have significant and long-lasting benefits for California at the state and local levels.

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In the Rat vs. Rodenticide War, Nobody Wins

07/30/2019 - 2:01 AM By Brittany M.

California is poised to ban rodenticides while rats are overrunning some major cities.

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Recommendation to Contact CalEPA to Stop Vapor Intrusion Guidance Document that Will Thwart Development of Contaminated Properties in Your City

07/16/2019 - 2:44 AM By Brittany M.

A letter from Matt Winefield, President & Principal Environmental Engineer of Winefield & Associates, Inc.

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Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…

Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…

Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…

Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East

Thursday, March 5, 2026

A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…