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California Gas Prices Breach $6 Mark Amid National Spike
California Gas Prices Breach $6 Mark Amid National Spike
California Jet Fuel Crisis: Asia Supply Slump Hits Decade Low
California Jet Fuel Crisis: Asia Supply Slump Hits Decade Low
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California Jet Fuel Crisis: Supply Flows Hit Decade Low
Shielding the Safety Net: The Fight Against Medicaid Fraud
Shielding the Safety Net: The Fight Against Medicaid Fraud
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Meth Crisis: 1 in 6 California Heart Attacks Linked
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Why Diners Are Ordering Wrong at SF’s Hottest New Spot
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CA Women’s Prison Settles for $1.9M After Abuse Scandal
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Chicago Ground Stop Triggers Nationwide Aviation Crisis
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Major Housing Density Bill Clears Key California Assembly Committee
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Major Housing Density Bill Clears Key California Assembly Committee

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California Assembly Committee Advances Landmark Housing Density Bill AB 888 Sacramento, CA – In a move that could reshape urban landscapes across California, a pivotal committee...

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California Water Outlook Strong: Robust Reservoirs Back $3.5 Billion Infrastructure Push
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California Water Outlook Strong: Robust Reservoirs Back $3.5 Billion Infrastructure Push

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California’s Water Picture: Abundance and Investment California’s water landscape is currently reflecting the benefits of a generous winter precipitation season, with official reports indicating a significant...

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California Offshore Wind Ambition: AB 2035 Faces Critical Grid & Cost Scrutiny
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California Offshore Wind Ambition: AB 2035 Faces Critical Grid & Cost Scrutiny

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California Legislates Ambitious Offshore Wind Future Amid Grid, Cost Concerns Sacramento, CA – California’s State Assembly is currently engaged in a significant legislative debate surrounding Assembly...

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California's Future Water Security: $50 Billion Bond Heads to 2025 Ballot
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California’s Future Water Security: $50 Billion Bond Heads to 2025 Ballot

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California Legislature Greenlights Historic \u002450 Billion Water Bond Sacramento, CA — In a landmark legislative session, California lawmakers have taken a significant step towards bolstering the...

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Historic AB 210: California Enacts Sweeping AI Regulation, Sets National Precedent
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Historic AB 210: California Enacts Sweeping AI Regulation, Sets National Precedent

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California Governor Signs Landmark AI Regulation Bill into Law Sacramento, CA – In a move poised to position California as a national leader in the governance...

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California Unveils $3 Billion Investment for 10 GW Energy Storage Revolution
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California Unveils $3 Billion Investment for 10 GW Energy Storage Revolution

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California Governor Signs Landmark Energy Storage Bill Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom today marked a pivotal moment in California’s clean energy transition, signing Assembly Bill...

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California Launches $5 Billion Offensive to Install 250,000 Fast EV Chargers by 2028
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California Launches $5 Billion Offensive to Install 250,000 Fast EV Chargers by 2028

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California Embarks on Ambitious EV Charging Expansion Sacramento, CA – In a major push to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and meet its ambitious...

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California Eyes Major Cutbacks: New Urban Water Use Rules Proposed Amid Climate Fears
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California Eyes Major Cutbacks: New Urban Water Use Rules Proposed Amid Climate Fears

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California Proposes Aggressive New Urban Water Conservation Mandates SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Water Resources Control Board took a significant step on Friday, formally proposing...

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California Assembly Approves $5 Billion Infrastructure Bond, Sends to Senate
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California Assembly Approves $5 Billion Infrastructure Bond, Sends to Senate

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Sacramento, CA – The California State Assembly on Thursday delivered a significant push for critical infrastructure investment, approving Assembly Bill 123, a $5 billion general obligation...

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Historic Colorado River Pact: California, Arizona, Nevada Agree to Deep Temporary Water Cuts
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Historic Colorado River Pact: California, Arizona, Nevada Agree to Deep Temporary Water Cuts

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Lower Basin States Forge Tentative Colorado River Water Conservation Agreement Sacramento, Phoenix, Carson City — Representatives from the three Lower Basin states of the Colorado River...

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